Love in Fairhope

I do not watch a lot of television especially lately because everything is so depressing or about crime or murder. This show is so sweet and hopeful-- made me really escape and reminded me that I can find love again. I watched it all in one night, well actually until the morning kept me glued and I felt very invested in each of the women. Mya Jo was my favorite- and Claiborne was probably my second. They both seem like people I would be friends with but all in all loved the women wish there a couple more episodes do feel it ended a little too soon or maybe the episodes could have been a bit longer. Makes me want to love to Fairhope!

It's a bit cheesy but I loved it! No screaming and flipping tables, it was refreshing. I like how the cast seemed real and down to earth. Plus they all got along well, for the most part. I know some specific things, like how close they live to the beach was fiction, but the relationships and friendships were real. I was pretty surprised that the show only got a 3.3 on Imdb because it wasn't bad at all. I gave it a 7 because I really liked it. I'm also a big fan of reality TV so if that's the kind of shows you don't like, I suggest skipping this show. Oh one last thing, there is plenty of eye candy which is mostly the men not wearing their shirts which I was all for!

This is TERRIBLE.

It's a drama and a reality show? What does that mean?

The show is clearly scripted with generally cliched and predictable dialog but sometimes, the dialog is so indescribably bad that I wonder if it was written after the WGA strike started and the crew was forced to recruit writers off of the barstools of some crab shack in the Alabama gulf town in which it was filmed.

Then there is the acting... Some of the minor performers appear to be well trained and give credence to some scenes.

The leads appear to be coached scene by scene in poses, inflection and micro expression.

It's not a good look, particularly when 2 apparently untrained leads are in a scene alone, waiting patiently for the other to finish their line.

Then there is the glossy, charming production itself, set in a lovely American town. The camera, lighting, sound, costume and makeup crew are also clearly on a shoestring budget ( no kidding, they appear to have one dolly and 2 back yards) but somehow manage to make this hot mess look and feel like an art film.

It is due to the smart visual and sound context that I stuck with this for 4 episodes.

Love in Fairhope gets one star for the teleplay ( is that what it is? I can't tell) and 8 for the production value.

I don't recommend watching it. I do recommend some production company put the entire crew to good use with a script, actors and a decent budget.

I feel like everything is the same now on tv and streaming. Refreshing to see a new take on reality. I liked the lessons and that you had to figure out what was real and what wasn't. Found myself googling everything lol and it seems that Fairhope is an actual place but the facts were enhanced to make it more fantasy? Cool. I think Abby actually dated Trevor from what I can see with their exchange on IG and Lashoundra was married to Kendall. Binged it a day. My only critique is that I wish the episodes were a little longer wanted to get to know the characters more... and a little more about their world. Season 2 now pls.

This show is so overwhelmingly cheesy that it becomes a spectacle in its own right. The over-the-top, clearly staged acting by the cast transforms each scene into a cringe-worthy yet oddly captivating display. It's the kind of show where the lines between terrible and hilariously bad are blurred, making you question whether to laugh or groan - or maybe do both. Each episode is like watching a train wreck: messy, and impossible to ignore. The show's commitment to its cheesy nature might just be its saving grace, offering a unique experience for those who revel in the ludicrous. So, break out your favorite cheese snacks, because this show demands nothing less!