Nickelodeon’s Second Season of “Unfiltered” and More Episodes of “Side Hustle”
In a move that has shocked approximately no one, Nickelodeon has decided to grace us all with a second season of “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered” while also tossing in seven additional episodes of the live-action comedy “Side Hustle.” Yes, folks, it seems that kids and families are sticking closer to home, peering at screens like they’re priceless artifacts in a museum—just less interesting.
The charmingly out-of-touch ViacomCBS unit has declared that “Unfiltered” will return this evening at 7 p.m. ET, the prime viewing hour when parents hope their kids are at least semi-entertained so they can sneak in some quality time with their forgotten hobbies (we’re looking at you, abandoned crossword puzzles). What could be more riveting than watching actor and comedian Jay Pharoah, along with Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, try to unmask celebrity guests disguised by a 3D filter and voice changer? It’s like “The Masked Singer,” but with less artistic integrity and more emphasis on questionable hairdos.
Apparently, the first season of “Unfiltered” was a massive hit, landing it the title of the most-watched unscripted live-action show on cable for ages 6 to 11. Talk about a glowing endorsement! One can only wonder what that says about the collective taste of our nation’s youth. Perhaps they are only a season away from discovering classics like “The Great British Bake Off” or, dare I say, those old-school reruns of “Reading Rainbow.”
For the upcoming season, we will see guest panelists that will reportedly include Asher Angel. Yes, you heard it right! Asher Angel. Because what better way to solidify your status as a world-renowned celebrity than by featuring on a show where you disguise yourself and let kids throw guesses wildly like they’ve just heard there’s a second slice of pizza available?
As parents wrestle with home-schooling and screen time limits (cheers to more digital distractions!), it’s clear these series serve as a safe haven for both kids and guardians—sort of like the digital equivalent of a smoke break. “Yes, darling, go watch ‘Unfiltered’ while I pretend to be productive,” sounds like it could be the 2023 parenting motto.
And let’s not forget about “Side Hustle.” The title alone conjures images of a generation grasping for financial freedom while managing their TikTok clout. Textbook irony, right there! Who knew that Nickelodeon was the Lord of the Side Hustles all along? It’s like they’re preparing kids for a future of moonlighting as Instagram influencers while managing their burgeoning craft lemonade stands.
While parents may roll their eyes, convinced that this is a ploy to keep kids entertained while they “attempt” to clean up the house, one thing is crystal clear: Nickelodeon has found another way to monetize our nostalgia while feeding our kids with low-stakes celebrity drama. And honestly, at this point, who can say no to that?
