Bachelor In Paradiseseason 10 showed its new look and feel to viewers throughout the show’s premiere, andwhile theLove Island USAstyle facelift was fun, it doesn’t fix the pressing issues the show’s had for years. AsBachelor In Paradiseseason 10’spremiere loomed large forBachelorNation, it was clear that the series wanted to be upfront about its revamp.
WhileThe BachelorandThe Bachelorettehave had issues throughout the last two decades,Bachelor In Paradiseis a much younger show. Though the scandals throughout early seasons pushed production to make major changes to the series, including a drink limit for cast members and more thorough security measures,there were still some genuine issues with the layout of the seriesand its over-production.
Heading intoBachelor In Paradiseseason 10, the show was changed entirely.Pushing the series to be more of aLove Island USAstyle dating-competition hybrid, the series now features several new elements, some viewers aren’t privy to yet. Still, though it’s clear thatBachelor In Paradisehas changed, there’s damage to undo that can’t come from a new style.
Bachelor In Paradise Has A More Realistic Feel
The Kitsch Of Paradise Has Been Wrung Out
AsBachelor In Paradiseseason 10 got underway, it was obvious from the beginning that the look and feel of the show had changed. Throughout the first seasons,Bachelor In Paradisetook on a kitschy, self-depreciating sense of humor that viewers came to recognize from the show. While that style is played out,changing the tone entirely felt like too much.
Despite knowing that there was going to be a whole newBachelor In Paradisecoming, seeing the clean, saturated hues of the series was a surprise. It was also shocking to see the introductions come in a bit differently, with a moreLove Islandstyle meetup for the cast members. With a whole new editing style,Bachelor In Paradise’svisual footprint has changed significantly.
Paradise Is Still Suffering From Producer Manipulation
Production Interference Ran Rampant Through The Premiere
While the visual and tonal shifts were interesting enough,it was clear once the show got underway thatBachelor In Paradisewas still suffering from a heavy amount of producer interference. Whether this is simply due to the nature of the premiere or will continue all season remains to be seen, but it was a struggle to watch the cast play things out.
There were some cast members,like Zoe McGrady and Spencer Conley, who seemed to be as genuinely themselves as they’ve been online after their seasons. Others, like Dale Moss and Sam McKinney, were tough to watch throughout the episode,as they seemed produced or contrived during most of their airtime. Knowing that production has interfered before, it could continue to be a problem.
Manufactured Drama & Clout Chasing Cast Members Won’t Save Paradise
The Show Needs To Lean Into Its Genuine Roots
AlthoughBachelor In Paradiseseason 10 is a fresh start for the series, with producer interference seeming like a problem, it’s only natural to assume that some of the cast members aren’t on the show for genuine reasons.Bachelor In Paradisehas suffered from cast members looking to build a following and create an influencer lifestyle for themselves before, meaning it could happen again.
Though there are clearly some cast members who are genuinely hopeful they’ll find love on the show, others may simply be looking tochange their existingBachelorNation reputation. WhileParadisestill has time to prove itself, the premiere didn’t erase the issues that the series has faced for years. Only time will tell ifBachelor In Paradise’supdates can save the show.
