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New reality series follows would-be nuns
New reality series follows would-be nuns

Do reality shows by their nature cheapen and dumb down the lives they depict? Probably. But Lifetime's surprising docu-series "The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns," may very well be an exception. Created by the folks behind "Breaking Amish," it's about five women in their 20s who are considering taking the veil. Despite cleaving to most of the reality TV conventions, it manages to be serious and respectful - up to a point. The six-episode first season premieres at 10 p.m. Tuesday. "The Sisterhood" follows the five women as they undergo discernment, an early step in the process of becoming a sister when the candidate tries out life at a convent. Our...