I don't know where to start. From the misbehaved children to the inept parents; it just kept getting worse the longer I watched.
In addition to seven children, this family has eight animals in a NYC apartment! The animal hoarding is disturbing enough but add in a bunch of rowdy kids handling these small animals and something bad is bound to happen.
Most of the time the parents just looked clueless. How are you on your seventh child and not have a system in place to tackle parenting duties? Both parents are too old to have so many young children.
Alec and his wife seemed like they can barely tolerate each other. It felt uncomfortable at times, like being in the room when another couple is arguing.
Honestly, the whole thing was uncomfortable to watch. They talked about the woman Alec killed and it was so distasteful to do so on this type of show. It was a new low, even by reality tv standards.
I don't know who this show's target audience is. There was no wholesome family moments, the kids are crass, and their bad behavior is egged on by their parents. Alec and his wife seemed like they were pretending to be parents to children they've just met; no warmth, no familiarity. I didn't know you could fit so much dysfunction into one show.
My advice is to avoid this show. It's utter chaos but this chaos isn't even the least bit entertaining.
