Parents' Guide to

Home Sweet Rome

By Fernanda Camargo, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Relatable themes, materialism in sweet tween-targeted show.

TV Max Drama 2024
Home Sweet Rome TV show poster: Lucy stands happily with open arms above her head in front of Rome's skyline

A Lot or a Little?

What you willā€”and won'tā€”find in this TV show.

Community Reviews

age 6+

Based on 2 parent reviews

age 2+

Awful basis for a show.

Triggering. A 38YO/ graying man merryā€™s a 20 something ā€œpop starā€ when he has a kid maybe 7 years her junior and maybe 3 inches shorter than her. Disgusting.
age 9+

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Starting a new life in Italy when your dad marries a superstar sounds like something out of a wish-fulfillment fantasy, but this show still manages to feel relatable. Home Sweet Rome grounds itself on the most universal aspect of that experience: dealing with change. Lucy deals with typical teenage problems the audience may face in Europe or the U.S: fitting in at school, missing a best friend, and navigating difficult family dynamics. The show is at its best when she succeeds in her efforts, either by indulging in creative music composing with her best friend -- who manages to have a huge presence in her life despite being thousands of miles away -- or accepting advice from the woman who seems a bit too civilian to be a pop star. While Home Sweet Rome may not be the most realistic portrayal of living abroad, it showcases a parent-daughter relationship that strikes a nice balance. The show has both tween appeal and enough parental presence to offer guidance young characters (and viewers) need.

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