The Houstons: On Our Own

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Season 1
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 25, 2012
    63
    It's [Bobi Kristins's] aunt Pat Houston who gives the show--and, one hopes, Bobbi Kristina--some backbone. [5 Nov 2012, p.43]
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  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Oct 24, 2012
    63
    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.
  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Oct 24, 2012
    50
    Those who worry about the teenager's well-being will find little comfort in this series.
  5. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Oct 23, 2012
    42
    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.
  6. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Oct 24, 2012
    40
    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.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jessica Shaw
    Oct 23, 2012
    25
    There's so much tragically wrong with this reality show about Whitney Houston's family.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 23, 2012
    20
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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#62 Most Shared TV Season of 2012

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User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 10 out of 11
  1. aasta12211995
    Dec 2, 2012
    0
    The show is intrusive and also uncomfortable and the show does not have any kind of effect the viewers might want. Why the Houstons need toThe show is intrusive and also uncomfortable and the show does not have any kind of effect the viewers might want. Why the Houstons need to film themselves getting over Whitney's death is beyond me.… Full Review »
  2. Kadeemluvmusic
    Nov 25, 2012
    3
    This is no time for a reality show, Bobbi Kristina-Houston. It's time to start remembering the good ol' days of the late Whitney Houston.This is no time for a reality show, Bobbi Kristina-Houston. It's time to start remembering the good ol' days of the late Whitney Houston. Reality shows like the Real Housewives might just wanna tear each other apart. I know it's really difficult when you lost a friend or a family member. But being in a reality show just not improving that much. I hope Bobbi Brown is not invited on the show. Thank God, he's still a drunken man. Lifetime needs to cancel the show because let Bobbi Kristina be able to hide away from the media and live her own life. You are a young woman and a fantastic role model, but a reality show is not gonna work out.… Full Review »
  3. beejay124
    Nov 16, 2012
    0
    Exploitation of Krissy. This is no way to heal from the death of her mother. The family is going to use this in court to get control of theExploitation of Krissy. This is no way to heal from the death of her mother. The family is going to use this in court to get control of the estate. Pure greed. Shame on the aunt and uncle.… Full Review »
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