I've occasionally watched over the years & each season's getting worse. I've stopped watching now. Main issues are:
1. The Cast.
The longer serving cast members are repeatedly going through the same storylines & convo's e.g. Amber & Dan, Lockie & Yaz.
One of these types is apparently "over the drama" - in which case, they should be on a spin-off show so that people can specifically opt to watch their mellow conversations, and or they can stay but take a supporting role. Focus should turn to newer cast e.g. Ella, Joey, Chloe B & her mum etc.
2. There's barely any drama. If they need ideas, they should watch MIC on Channel 4.
3. Dull filming locations.
They mainly film in the same 4 places: park or garden / someone's house / the gym / a dark empty club.
If Essex as a location allows, they would benefit from finding a nice, brightly lit bar or restaurant - or somewhere glamorous / enticing.