The Shop

This is a great idea for top names to meet, be themselves in a non competitive setting; fans get to a civilized side of some of the most well known stars in the entertainment and sports industry. I love this 30 minute show, great time, not lengthy and not boring at all.

Only one episode, but in fairness I stayed to the end for a fair review, despite a strong desire to end the misery.

The pretentiousness, the self-victimizing of the guests made me want to barf. A lot of fans will be disillusioned by their selfishness, I think.

I certainly hope that the bad reviews will not stop HBO from airing more episodes. My husband and I watched it in Canada. Might I add we are as white as white can be and loved the show.

We liked the insight into what it is like to be black in America. How growing up poor and black and then becoming a superstar athlete made them question why people in their college liked them. How Snoop Dogg said that living as a black in America you don't realize that in other countries they don't treat people of colour the same way. Things you don't realize until you travel.

Also, I love Jon Stewart and always will. I liked how it was a group of men discussing feelings, so rarely seen in person and something I think young men growing up should be exposed to.

Hoping for more episodes

I watched a couple of episodes and it was good to my surprise. I enjoyed the guest that were on there. Good job!

This is a open and honest dipiction of how African American men interact with each other in a barbershop. I admire their willingness to let America take a look inside their hearts and minds while they passionately open their eyes to what it means to be a black man in America.