WhileBig Brotherhas seemed to be on an upswing in the last few seasons in terms of gameplay and entertainment value,fans agree that after 11 years, they can admit one cast is to blame for the show’s overall decline.Big Brother, which began in 2000 after being adapted from a Dutch version of the social experiment, is one ofthe longest-running reality competitions.
Though the early years of the show were inventive and the second era of the series was wildly entertaining, fans noticed a disconnect on the show after one specific season of the series. Sharing their thoughts on Reddit afteru/JennXLasked when the show got so repetitive,Big Brotherfans agreed the show dropped off afterBB16.
“Every time a modern BB problem comes to mind it’s BB16. The show was always campy but it was exasperated in BB16 to course correct 15’s controversy,“u/Odd-Wrongdoer-8979 explained.Big Brother16, many feel,was more heavily produced and curated to correct the controversy fromBig Brother15. The season prior saw houseguests openly using racial slurs and other hate speech.
u/RRDude1000shared,“if I could erase a season from history, it would be BB16,“and many viewers would agree. WhileBig Brother16 winner Derrick Levasseur has been praised for his ability to blend into the house and make big moves,his style of gameplay has changedBig Brothercompletely. Most believe this change has ultimately been for the worse.
What Big Brother 16 Being A Turning Point For The Show Means
It May Not Be The Only Time For A Game Change
While some may feel that the outpouring ofdisdain forBig Brother16isn’t warranted, it’s one of the most hotly debated seasons of the series. Cody Calafiore and Derrick’s alliance, The Hitmen, were skilled and highly competitive, but theytook a lot of creativity out of the way the game had been played before.BBwas also course correcting.
Big Brother16 was attempting to ensure the series wasn’t rocked by controversy for a second year in a row, but by eliminating a lot of the guesswork and surprise of the show,some of the interest was also taken out of the mix. Over the last few seasons,Big Brotherhas worked hardto bring back a higher level of gameplay, creating new interest.
WhileBig Brother16 wasn’t a great time for the series, it being a turning point for the show’s success only meant the show had to work harder to keep up with viewers standards. Afterthe difficulty ofBig Brother22, which viewers were deeply unhappy with, the show has consistently tried to improve the format for the modern era.
Our Take On Big Brother 16 Changing The Game
It Definitely Shifted Viewer Expectations
Though it’s definitely true thatBig Brother16 changed the game, the way in which it tampered with the format has positive and negative elements.Big Brotherbecoming more of a curated series left a lot to be desired for viewerswho’d been watching for years, but it opened up new avenues for production elements and twists that have enhanced the game.
In its current era,post-Big Brother22 and with many new elementsthat have come and gone from the game,Big Brotheris seeing a major shift once again. WithBig Brother16 having been able to allow for changes in the format, the fact that the show is still open to change now is a testament to the series' adaptable nature.
Big Brotherairs Sundays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS.
