Speaking of stagnant, I'm just really tired of people dumping liquids on each other since this is the only physical thing they can do. It wouldn't even matter if it was piss or something. I swear 90% of the clipped moments in the last few days are just people throwing water on each other. It feels like there's been an overall lack of bits, gaslights, and even smaller challenges to occupy the fish. The job system is pretty good, but with the market it has the downside of always pulling one fish away from anything that may be going on and forcing them to be nontent for half the day.
One major issue is that for the show to really entertain, they need to cast a strong group of individuals. I do like this cast, but they could definitely use more quirky personalities. Season 2 was a house full of spergs, which led to more freak-outs and beefs. A mix of people that will sperg out, wholesome autists and people with BPD seems to be great for the show, cause you will have constant drama. people to love and people to hate. It sucks Beth is gone, not 'cause I liked her, but 'cause she was causing drama, and it's fun to watch.
I totally agree; this season has been pretty fucking stale. They need more contestants, especially those who can stir the pot. I can’t wrap my head around why they aren't giving these freeloaders a day rate. They sold off all their properties in Providence, or wherever they were last time, so it’s puzzling that they don’t have the budget for more people.
On top of that, the production team loses their shit whenever something gets broken or there's a mess. One of the best parts of the original concept was watching that nice house turn into a hellhole that looks unlivable. The state of the house is really important to the show's appeal. But now they've ruined it with all this “muh servers, muh hardware” crap.
I get that directing a show like this must be tough, but fuck me, they really need to pull their fingers out. The idea of contestants eliminating each other is shit; in a normal game show, sure, but here, the audience needs to matter the most. If contestants are allowed to vote others out, they’ll always go for the ones most liked by viewers, which risks turning the show into something totally unengaging.
Lastly, prod has been doing fewer skits in general. and they are less intense cause they are worried about the house being destroyed i hope for S6 they can buy a shitty house they can just wreck.