Below Deck #5 ⚓️

[Ticktickmeh]

I didn't enjoy this season of BDDU as much either. It felt like nothing much happened and the ending was weirdly rushed. Increasingly, it feels like the crew are just a bunch of OnlyFans models or influencers recruited for drama.

I was annoyed they missed ao much of the last charter, I saw on TT Joao went down the slide after a guest and accidentally collected them in the water, wish they showed that. He also apparently came out of a cake.

Too much drama with crew hook ups, repeated segments.

And they dont bother with reunions anymore the way they ended the season gave no real closure.

Production lately have been doing a terrible job across all three franchises (Solene, Mike, Joe) we dont want them, yes we like drama, we love the guests v crew drama, we do like the hook ups but not when someone is kissing everyone in the boat or who just signs up to BD to increase their Socials and who've been on other reality shows. We dont care if your green, but we do care if you only are on BD to boost your followers. There are plenty of other shows dor that. We hated the Instagram style feed one of the franchisees had and we didn't like the pre charter interviews in their homes with the guests.

Please bring back the old school below deck format. And if the cast can make it to watch what happens live, they can also make it to a reunion

 

[Restless Native]

Il bring this to the new thread as well. I've went right off Brianna. Not only is she a mean girl with Chinny. She's gonna break Harry's heart

 

[Ticktickmeh]

Sleeping /using bedding without covers is manky considering others have to use that bedding. You cant wash a mattress like you can sheets in between sleeps.

 

[SkinnerBells]

Queen Betul

 

[raindropsroses]

The memorial to Bon was very moving to watch, Aesha’s words were lovely. I felt terrible for Cathy, that must have been really difficult for her. Joe and Kizzy are gross. Also, I don’t believe in playing Suffering Olympics, but Kizzy going around whining about how hard it was going to be to face the consequences of her own actions was incredibly frustrating. You’re literally on a boat with two crewmates who are deeply grieving. Can’t stand Joe - he doesn’t feel guilty, he feels bad for himself as he’s now the bad guy.

 

[Offish]

I do find it really gross that Ben is about 45 (?) and carrying on with Jenna who is what, 22? I know she's an adult and whatever but it just icks me out.

He’s a sleazy bastard, always has been, always will be. Part of it is that he’s shallow as fuck but I think part of it is that he’s so emotionally immature, he knows he wouldn’t really be able to handle someone his own age. He wants someone easier to manipulate, who’s more likely to be impressed by his ‘experience’ etc. I think he’s been hilarious in previous seasons, and he’s a good chef, but without his previous silliness and humour, he is just chippy, sulky, immature and, dare I say, lazy.

 

[jenmarks]

João has had a great character arc! He started off as a complete tool, and now he's the golden boy.

 

[whatisawhat]

Thought Ellie had slightly redeemed herself after calling out Alesia but no.
Why does she think she would stand ahead of the second stew, & also not have to take direction from another head of department?
I understand why Ben isn’t wanting confrontation with her but I wish they would all be more direct sometimes.
Ellie you’re a kitchen hand, pipe down.
Mike you’re useless & your hair is ridiculous.
Alesia you’re a silly wee tert

 

[raindropsroses]

Ben is so clearly a sexist, classist snob and it's honestly embarrassing. Acting like a stroppy teenager when he's nearly 50.

Jenna's behaviour was poor, but she was a drunk 22 year old. The way Ben speaks to and about people is awful, allowing and encouraging his galley hand to bitch about Daisy.

 

[raindropsroses]

Ellie, oh god. I was just starting to like her again after the train wreck that was her last season. I do think that her points (not liking being called pet names, being left to do all the cleaning while Ben goes off for a bubble bath) are valid, but her crash out was far too much. It’s not okay to be shouting and swearing at someone and accusing them of abuse. I’m glad Daisy was willing and able to step in.

Mike is shit at his job and a crap team player. Alesia’s not great either, but at least she seems to be doing her job now. Right now, Betul is by far my favourite, but she’ll not get invited back because she’s drama free.

 

[VeeJayBee]

Nathan is a weak leader, terrified of confrontation, either backing down or lashing out. No wonder no one seems to respect him.

And let's not forget him, as an immigrant in Australia, posting an anti-immigrant rant shortly after the Bondi shootings. He was everywhere in the media hero flexing, telling the tale of letting people on to his nearby boat during the attack. I wonder if he asked to see their visas before they were invited to clamber aboard.

Also couldn't be less interested in the baby and dim, attention-seeking Gael, always hovering ready to be included in the show, either on phone calls or on screen.

 

[jackssack]

If you'd told me at the beginning of the season that Alesia isn't the worst person on there, I wouldn't have believed you.
Then along came Ellie and Jenna.
Eddie is just milking the situation.
Ellie is a an absolute headcase.
Jenna, I mean wtf was that behaviour?

I can't help but like Ben and I don't know why.

 

[Restless Native]

Kizzy and the charter guest seems staged

 

[SophSpinsSillyStories]

I saw motor yacht St David today - it’s like a proper celeb spotting! Didn’t see Fraser or Kerry, the boat was celeb enough itself!

 

[Offish]

She makes my skin crawl. One of those girls who isn’t just not a girls girl but literally an anti-girls girl. She sees any and all other women as direct competitors and it’s gross. Can’t believe some dopey cunt has actually asked her to marry him, especially if it’s the same Tom as she ditched on the show so as to spread her legs wings unencumbered!

 

[DoseofReality]

Lara saying goodbye to Jason was clearly expecting him to declare his undying love and vowing to never work with another chief stew again. He was probably just thinking 'I miss Aesha'.

 

[cowtastrophe]

Ellie is actually nuts!

I don’t blame Daisy for not wanting to cabin with her any more. She was probably afraid she’d wake up to find Ellie staring at her while stroking a knife.

 

[Restless Native]

Alesias such a pick me

 

[KerGlr5]

I died when V stood on Jizzy’s foot

 

[Louanne]

Not a fan of Mike at all, but am glad his gossiping exposed Alesia for who she really is. Her attitude absolutely stinks.

I didn't mind her too much last year despite the fact that she was a bit whiny, but this year? I'd cheerfully push her overboard.