Reality Check: Tiny & Toya

Let me be the first to say I instantly did not like this show. I wrote it off after the first preview and thought it was a joke BET was even airing it. Saturday afternoon I found myself enjoying a relaxing day in the house and with nothing to do. My TV somehow made its way to BET and I caught the season 1 marathon of Tiny & Toya.

Tonight is the Season 2 premiere of Tiny & Toya and cameras will continue to follow the duo as they tackle family life, career and making a name for themselves in Atlanta, GA. I never thought I'd be saying this, but I'm excited to watch season 2 of this show. Once I got past their accents, I was able to really delve into their storylines and believe it or not, they really do touch me. *crickets* Yes, I know... it's crazy for me to be "Team Tiny & Toya" because I had NOTHING but negative things to say. I'm glad I gave this show a 2nd chance because it really is good.

New episodes air Tuesday nights on BET 9p central time.

Harlem Heights

Harlem Heights is a swagger jack of "The City" but I must give BET props for upping their budget, camera quality and cast. Unlike Baldwin Hills which shows a mix of 16-22 yo kids (in real life a 21 yo like Seiko wouldn't be hosting a party with 16 yos there ...I don't buy it) the cast of Harlem Heights features urban 20-somethings navigating their way thru love, life, career and friendships in Harlem, NY.

I watched the first 2 episodes online here (my TV is still allergic to BET) and was impressed. It's not that the show isn't a rip off of "The City" or "The Hills", but for BET the standards were set so low with some of the College Hill-eque shows they've put out they had no where to go but up! I actually like the cast, their story lines, and what the show seems to be about.

It's refreshing to see people my age and my color, on top of their shit, looking good and living life! BET has done a good job with this show and I urge everyone to check it out. The only downside to watching online are the forced commercials between each segment but they had to pay the bill some way.

"Harlem Heights" Cast