Stacey & Joe: In Too Deep review – Solomon deserves better than these dismal old misogynistic tropes

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The Guardian critic Lucy Mangan reviews the third series of the reality show 'Stacey & Joe: In Too Deep', noting that the programme continues to center on the loud antics of Joe Swash and the efforts of Stacey Solomon to manage their complex life and business ventures. Mangan describes Solomon as a responsible, clever, and ambitious powerhouse who is the essential backbone of her household, yet she is frequently labeled as 'bossy' or 'controlling' within the show. The critic argues that this narrative perpetuates dismal, age-old misogynistic tropes by undermining Solomon's competence while romanticizing Swash's lack of planning as mere creative vision. Mangan concludes that she is exhausted by the marital and sex inequalities portrayed in the series, stating she is firmly 'Team Stacey' and, if necessary, 'Team Cockerel'—referring to the family's bird that clearly dislikes Swash.