Surviving Paradise

I take my hat off to the camera crew, sound crew and post production team; they really gave it their all to at least give this turd the Netflix polish. Watching this series felt like a chore. This was just filler content for me, something to watch while I wait for Netflix to add something of interest. It was an interesting concept in the beginning but eaely on the wheels just come off. I couldn't really relate to any of the characters; the one or two characters I found a little bit interesting or wanted to see more of got eliminated early. Challenges were a bit boring and then just became a bit too predictable. I am really hoping that if they make a season two, they make improvements.

Honestly, I generally keep quiet on these things, and I absolutely love reality TV, but this show has zero strategy, and the winners were chosen purely based on popularity. It's incredibly frustrating to watch a game where the outcome is determined not by skill, intelligence, or strategy, but by who has the most followers or can play to the crowd's favor. The true losers in this scenario were the kind and selfless players who genuinely put their hearts into the competition, only to be overshadowed by those who were more popular. It's disheartening to see such a lack of meritocracy. No one with a genuine love for competition will enter this show.

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.

There's a chance I'll be in the minority, but I liked it! 👍 If I stopped watching after one or two episodes, I'd feel differently. But a shift happens that makes for an awesome season! I won't go into detail, but I if you're like me and stick with this show until the end, you'll come to love the evolution of the contestants.

As a former producer for reality and game shows, I would be thrilled if I had a season laid out as entertaining and complete as this one. I rooted for people, couldn't stand others, and rolled my eyes more than once 🙄. And when it was over, I was completely satisfied! 😁 It's just a fun ride if you're looking for some escapism reality.

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.