After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun

The documentary on Baywatch is a nostalgic deep dive into the world of the most-watched TV series ever. Featuring rare home videos and candid interviews, it reveals the highs and lows of fame for its iconic stars. Through intimate moments, viewers see the behind-the-scenes realities of the show that captivated millions. The emotional depth, paired with the thrill of Baywatch's rise, makes this docu-series both entertaining and heartfelt-a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone curious about the roller coaster of stardom! They did a wonderful job showing the people behind the characters!!!!

This was very heartfelt. The director loved what he was doing and it was obvious. It was amazing to see these people all still supporting each other. Even Kelly Slater contributed which was really interesting. It was way more that an "where are they now". It was allowing us to see these people that we all missed very much ! Some of it was sad but now we can all keep some of these people In Our thoughts and prayers. It was a lovely way to let us all in ! I thought it was going to be a boring documentary, but it was beautiful and did not exploit and shame anyone to get ratings , it allowed people to be honest and vulnerable.

After Baywatch actually has some really interesting material on the creation of the 1990s TV staple and the experiences the creators & actors had with it. Sadly, the Hulu doc is rendered nearly un-viable by a bloated 4-episode, 3-hour runtime.

Anyone who lived through the 90s will recall Baywatch for one reason or another--it was truly a cultural phenomenon (even if objectively "not good") in a way that the fractured media landscape of today likely could not duplicate. As such, it is interesting to hear from the likes of David Hasselhoff, Nicole Eggert, Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Carmen Electra (amongst many others). Most of them have at least one really interesting story or experience to share. This would have all fit perfectly into about a 90 or 100-minute standalone doc.

Bafflingly, though, it is instead 3 hours over four episodes. What this leads to is a lot of filler, pointless modern-day recreations, and re-used material. I am usually laser-focused when it comes to watching content like this, but even I felt the pull of the smartphone or my attention simply wandering as this series unspooled. This glacial pace does After Baywatch no favors and actually renders the good stuff less enjoyable because so much time-wasting fills in the crevices around it.

Thus, I can only go as high as 4/10 stars for After Baywatch--disappointing considering my love of everything 90s and how much I was primed to like this doc.

This was incredibly well done and can tell that it wasn't just a 3 day shoot of interviews. The ability to tell a heartfelt story out of this from actors who necessarily aren't ready to tell the bad with the good was seen and heard. Baywatch was such a huge pop cultural phenomenon we all know/knew that but what people forget is that if you are a part of that there is a price to pay and yes it comes with perks but the downside can be humbling. This series showcases all that and more. A hit of 90's nostalgia to the veins and the story behind the story. Give it a watch by the time you hit that final episode you will feel it.

As a kid born in the 80s and growing up in the 90s this was my jam and a must see! Love documentaries like this!! The "where are they now" will always be interesting to me but to really see how much of a family they were was so endearing and coming from a German family who's grandmother who was and will always in love with David Hasselhoff, seeing his relationship with Jeremy even till this day was one of the best parts. Also hearing the women talk about their own insecurities even being the bombshells they were really humanizes Hollywood. Inspiring to say the least. I'm also now going to binge bay watch Hawaii because I didn't even know it existed and pretend it's still the 90's , the best decade.