Hardcore Pawn

Hardcore Pawn is a reality television series that follows the day-to-day operations of American Jewelry and Loan, a pawn shop in Detroit, Michigan. While the show delivers a glimpse into the pawn industry, it is clear that some aspects of the show are staged for dramatic effect.

Several episodes of Hardcore Pawn come off as cringe-worthy, with the employees and customers engaging in over-the-top arguments or outrageous behavior. This can make the show feel more like a soap opera than a documentary. Additionally, some of the plotlines are predictable, with the shop's employees often dealing with similar situations week after week.

One criticism of Hardcore Pawn is that some episodes feel staged. It's not uncommon to see customers come in with valuable items that are too good to be true, or confrontations that seem to be set up for the camera. This can be frustrating for viewers who are hoping to see real-life interactions and transactions at the pawn shop.

Despite these criticisms, Hardcore Pawn does offer a unique look into the world of pawn shops and the people who visit them. The show can be entertaining and informative, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the inner workings of the pawn industry. However, viewers should keep in mind that some aspects of the show may not be entirely authentic.

After watching 2 episodes of "Hardcore Pawn" and noticing that the producer of the show is Richard Dominick, I wasn't surprised. Dominick is/was the producer of the Jerry Springer show, and unless you've been living under a rock, you know what drek that show is.

Others have commented on the curious similarity, or dissimilarity to 'Pawn Stars', if you were hoping for something in the same vein, forget about it. Pawn Stars in a more interesting take on the PBS show 'Antiques Roadshow' and is interesting as well as entertaining. HP is televised ghetto exploitation, I felt like taking a shower after watching it.

It gets 2 stars because the camera operator didn't drop the camera, I'm feeling generous today.

Found this show by accident and thought at first it was some parody of Pawn Stars but after watching 4 or 5 episodes I have come to some firm opinions. First, if ever a show perpetuated stereotypes, it's this one. From the sneering, low ball price offering Jewish money lender who "just want to help every one out if I could" (the father) to the "look at me, I'm tough when I stand behind my burly bodyguards and flex my mini-muscles while I imitate Daddy's sneer (the son) to the whining, screech-voiced princess of a daughter who, by the way, should probably spend more time pushing herself away from the table, and less time proclaiming how much she and her brood of Harpy's " care about the people". I'm still not convinced that everything that happens in that zoo isn't at least slightly enhanced for the cameras. That being said, I thank my lucky stars I've never had to deal with anyone like this group and I'm sure glad I don't live in Detroit but anyone who buys the crap this bunch is selling and thinks this is compelling TV would probably shop there. God forbid.!!

Ashley and Seth are like an immature children. Always bickering.

Let's put this show in context, it's a reality show. So if you're expecting Jerry Springer meets pawn shop, you're in for a good time!

That's until you see the one person who completely ruined the show. I know you're thinking, "hey didn't you just say, not to take this show too serious and that it's a reality show?"

Yes I did, but then the most annoying, immature, "see you next Tuesday" TV personality I have ever seen on TV, literally made it impossible to watch the show... seriously, I stopped watching mid episode and have not watched another one.

Note to producers: 1) The stars of the show are the pawn business, seeing interesting items, and the freaks that bring them in. 2) Remove Ashley from the show.