MTV Wants Its Pants Back: Moving From Sexed-Up Reality to Scripted and Sweet

MTV has spent the last two years making grown-ups clutch their pearls: Fans of scripted shows wince at the phenomenal ratings for “Jersey Shore.” Parents groups were horrified by the sexualized “Skins.” And “Teen Mom” has been accused of glamorizing young pregnancy.

MTV unveils its latest shocker tonight — but it’s not shocking in the way you might expect: The new comedy “I Just Want My Pants Back” is a sensitive, scripted show about young, vulnerable New Yorkers trying to find meaningful relationships. Sometimes — brace yourself — it’s kind of sweet.

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