The Houstons: On Our Own
Lifetime | LIFETIME-TW | Release Date: October 24, 2012
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
43
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
3
Negative:
2

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
63
People WeeklyTom GliattoOct 25, 2012
Season 1 Review: It's [Bobi Kristins's] aunt Pat Houston who gives the show--and, one hopes, Bobbi Kristina--some backbone. [5 Nov 2012, p.43]
63
New York PostLinda StasiOct 24, 2012
Season 1 Review: If you want exploitation, The Houstons: On Our Own sinks to a new level when the whole family-including elderly matriarch Cissy Houston-visits Whitney's grave site for the first time. Read full review
50
Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardOct 24, 2012
Season 1 Review: Those who worry about the teenager's well-being will find little comfort in this series. Read full review
42
NewsdayVerne GayOct 23, 2012
Season 1 Review: A few emotional moments--most notably graveside ones--otherwise cool, self-aware and almost completely detached from the only reason this is on the air: Whitney Houston. Read full review
40
New York Daily NewsDavid HinckleyOct 24, 2012
Season 1 Review: On Our Own could ultimately paint the Houstons as solid, regular folks using their faith and love to cope with life's troubles. After the first night, though, most viewers will likely understand some of the unease. Read full review
25
Entertainment WeeklyJessica ShawOct 23, 2012
Season 1 Review: There's so much tragically wrong with this reality show about Whitney Houston's family. Read full review
20
VarietyBrian LowryOct 23, 2012
Season 1 Review: Everyone responsible can no doubt mouth the customary psychobabble about moving along the healing process, but that's clearly not what this is all about. Read full review
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