What happens when bad-boy rock star Dave Navarro falls in love
with former “Baywatch” lifeguard Carmen Electra? They
make a reality TV show on MTV that adds to the lineup of superstar
sagas such as “Newlyweds.” But unlike Jessica Simpson,
Carmen Electra has common sense—and therefore her show is
just not as funny.

What Navarro and Electra do have over other teenie-bopper icons
is their gothic sense of immortality and erotica. “Til Death
Do Us Part” is the perfect theme for the couple that plans on
spending eternity together. Determined to share their sense of
commitment, the first episode follows the couple to a morgue for a
nude photo shoot for their wedding invitation. The series continues
throughout their entire pre-wedding process. They have a joint
bachelorette/bachelor party with only female strippers (because
Electra believes male strippers are disgusting) and the wedding
invite list will be filled with Hollywood stars.

Viewers may be surprised to see that Navarro has toned down his
habits and Electra seems down-to-earth. During the show, Navarro
prides himself on kicking all of his addictions (except cigarette
smoking). Future shows hint at the possibility of the risqué
behavior that many expect of the couple.

“Til Death Do Us Part” is more shocking than
humorous. The reality series will answer all those questions pop
culture fans have about the true lives of the mysterious rock stars
and wild cover girls. And though it seems as if the couple would
have little in common, the show suggests that they are a match made
in heaven. Though Electra is not as morbid as her fiancé,
the two personalities seem complimentary and make a realistic duo
... at least by MTV’s standards.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars