Drama Digest
A mom is an integral person in a family. In this show, five celebrity mothers go on a trip that they organized to get away and relax. But what happens to their families? The five celebrity fathers and their babies set out on an adventure to find their mothers. The show follows the journey from the families back to their mother. What will they encounter along the way? How will they make it to their mothers? And will the dads get smart? Watch the show and find out.
The Feel-Good Part
What makes the show so good is the interactions of everyone in the show. The interactions of the dads with their children, dads with their wives, and the wives with their families. There is no shortage of perfect and cute moments throughout the show. The activities the participants partake in and the locations are also the best parts of the show. But what makes these challenges so good, relatable, and wholesome is that they are just real-life challenges that parents face when they have small children. The fussing, stubbornness, and tantrums are all part of the challenge, making the challenges relatable and grounded in reality. The dads have to come up with creative ways to solve these problems and have to put their parenting skills to the test. In most situations, they handle it in the best way possible, making it a feel-good show. There is a challenge, a solution, and fun times all around.
The Disappointing Factor
Sometimes, TV shows can be stressful for young children. Most of the time, filming kids’ mid-tantrums is not good. It puts the child in an awkward spot and puts a lot of pressure on the parents to deal with the situation most calmly and efficiently. More often than not, in this show, the parents can do it. They can make the kids calm down or behave themselves. But you may not like this show if you find fussy kids and crying kids on screen. If you were to read into things, the show makes it seem like all the work the dads do is something beyond that capability; without the mom, they would not be able to do it. While this allows us to appreciate moms and everything they do, it has a little sexist undertone. But that is a very nitpicky criticism of the show. The show is still a good time, regardless.
In-Depth Analysis
The role of a mother in a family is an essential one. But what shows us is that even without them, dads can pull their weight in the family when the need arises. The show’s beauty doesn’t come from the dads praised for doing the bare minimum but from how much love each family has within themselves. It makes for a wholesome and loving viewing experience.
Star Power
Youku produced the show and is home to several iconic shows such as Street Dance of China, Falling Into Your Smile, Being a Hero, Immoral Samsara, Word of Honor, and much more. The five participating dad and child duos are Paul Wong and Debbie, Timmy Hung, TJ and JT, Chao Shuai and Xiao Jiu, Natha Lee and Lucky, Arthur Chen Fei Yu, John, and Victor. Paul Wong is a Chinese drummer who is the wife of Athena Chu Yan, an actress, and singer. Timmy Hung is an actor known for his roles in A Murder Erased, Septet: The Story of Hong Kong, Virtues of Harmony, and more. His wife is Janet Chow, the second runner-up of Miss Hong Kong 2006 and an actress known for her roles in shows such as A Fistful of Stances, Slow Boat Home, Master of Play, Let It Be Love and more. Chao Shuai is the husband of Chinese pop star Huang Ying. Lee Cheng is a Korean-American actor and is the husband of Qi Wei, a Chinese singer-actress known for her roles in Hello, Joann, April Star, Women In Bejing, and many more. While not married, Arthur Chen Feiyu makes an appearance as a contestant on the show. He is a famous actor who starred in movies such as Immortality, Ever Night, Legend of Awakening, and My Best Summer.
Overall Opinion
It is an adorable and wholesome show. It is lighthearted, perfect for family viewing, and has moments that will make you tear up with joy and make you happy throughout the day. It is definitely worth the watch.
