Surviving Paradise

It was a boring show. It is supposed to be a reality show but everyone seemed like bad actors. The reactions to "surprise" texts seemed very fake or rehearsed. I also wish there were actual challenges. This seems like a knock off/B rated version of survivor and big brother. Also wish the cast were actually sent to the woods....it almost seemed like they were in the villas "wooded" back yard because they never filmed the contestants exploring this supposed "camp". I think the show has potential. I think this would have been a better show If there were more challenges that determined if you stayed or left the villa along with the social aspect.

As someone who has watched numerous reality competition shows, this one missed the mark in many ways. The first one that suck out was that massive lack of competitions/activities/games etc. They had some small tasks thrown in, but for the most part, the cast sat around and did nothing but talk amongst themselves.

The rules were also unclear to both the viewers and the cast all the way until the end of the show. It seemed like they tried to throw us a big twist at the end, but it was very predictable after the prior disappointment they gave us all season long.

Another thing I struggled with was the cast referring to others as "big players/heavy hitters/etc." when there was just one cast member who took part in multiple challenges. Why are we referring to others as big time players in this game when hardly anyone is actually doing anything other than sitting around a campfire or sitting in a mansion/on a boat drinking champagne?

The host felt totally lifeless as well. Maybe it's the script she was given, or the way things were edited, but she ended up adding nothing to the show.

But hey, if weak drama and gameplay that is left totally to chance in the rare instance that something actually happens, this one is for you.

This is a very "Netflix" show. Netflix simply expects viewers to keep watching this show. I enjoyed this show while occasionally skipping parts, but at the same time, it left me with the impression that Netflix's reality show quality is at this level. Watching a show with unclear rules is exciting but also unsettling, as the sense of "reality" gradually fades in an anything-goes situation. I found myself continuing to watch, feeling somewhat foolish, and it seemed like Netflix was telling me, "It may feel a bit odd, but you kept watching; this is what Netflix is all about." Well, that's fine; it served as a way to pass the time. However, from now on, I perceive Netflix Original shows as mere pastimes, not something to take seriously. Thank you, Netflix.

I think this gets a bad rep but I found it really entertaining & gripping. What I like about it is it actually challenges the contestants compared to say something like too hot too handle which hardly seems a big challenge to the average person. I also like that the producers came up with innovative ideas and twists unlike a lot of these types of programmes, it was hard to predict how it was going to go.

The only downside was there was a horrid character on the show who I don't think should have got screen time but then again it did make it more entertaining even though I was getting frustrated at them Overall I liked that it showed the power of comfort and money and how it can affect people's morals etc.

When british TV producers tailor a show in a way they think is suitable for an American audience, the result is offensive to everyone. A group of airheads, most with their faces coverd in a thick layer of make-up, are flown to an exotic paradise to fight survivor-style for their place in a luxurious villa. Except, the exotic paradise is the well loved and very well civilised holiday location Lefkada in Greece. Every piece of "wilderness" on this island can be traversed by a leisurely walk of no more than an hour, and the luxury resort is an ordinary hotel with some added lights. The contestants look and behave like your average Youtube or Instagram influencer - spoiled, loud and obnoxious.