OWN’s latest reality series, #Somebody’s Son, takes a unique approach to dating shows by bringing mothers into the mix. Premiering Saturday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT, the show follows three single Black men as they search for love – with their moms heavily involved in the process.
Here’s the Lowdown: Inspired by the popular hashtag #SomebodysSon, the series features three bachelors: Joshua (NFL Free Agent), James (cyber security engineer), and Chadd (financial reporting analyst). Each man, along with his mother (or in Joshua’s case, his aunt), will meet four potential partners. The twist? The mothers live with the couples and play a significant, sometimes disruptive, role in the dating decisions.
What This Means Now: This isn’t your typical dating show. The added element of mothers living with the potential couples creates a different kind of relationship drama, where family approval and traditional values are just as important as romantic connection. The women also have to be won over as each is independent in their own right.
The Bigger Picture: #Somebody’s Son taps into the cultural conversation around Black love and relationships, amplified by the online #SomebodysSon trend. By including the mothers, the show explores the family influence, expectations, and generational differences. It airs April 12 on OWN.
