Southern Charm

This has been my favorite reality show since its inception. However, political wokeness took over the 7th season with the addition of a preachy, know-it-all female cast member, taking down Vice-President John C. Calhoun's statue, the one-sided representation regarding the emoji debacle (free speech anyone?), etc. It was disappointing to see this show reflecting (and encouraging) the casualties of "cancel culture." I am hopeful though at this writing that the upcoming 8th season (beginning this week) loses its preachy and politically correct tone. Without regulars Cameran, Chelsea, Naomi (with sweet Gizmo) and Thomas (when he's on his best behavior, that is), the last (7th) season definitely lost something and fell flat for me. Let's hope this season will be more light-hearted and convivial. And OMG, please change the annoying theme song! Seasons 1-6, I give a 10 rating; Season 7 a 1.

Get her off the show. She doesnt add anything. Keep the original cast or add someone better. Everyone feels the same all she wants is her 1 second of fame playing with her wigs twirling her hair. Its so terrible to watch.

I would rate 10/10 for all previous season.. this season is HORRIBLE. Loud mouth Leva needs to go. Her bullying is tiresome

Where are my people? Where is Kathryn, Danni, Whitney, Patricia barely seen, hell even Thomas I'd like to see again, because we got to see the polo life. So missing Cameron even though I know she quit the show years ago. I literally cannot tell apart Taylor and Olivia and why oh why have they made shallow Madison the star of the show? Fast forwarding through the trouble maker Leva. Yeah we still see Shep and Austen and Craig but don't care for JT at all. The show needs to go back to its roots at heart which was the original group, Danni was fabulous I even miss Naome. I will continue to stick with Season 9 but I truly hope it improves.

Take away the melodrama.. and you actually get a somewhat realistic view of what its like to be single (or not married) in Charleston.... Maybe more accurately what its like to live in Charleston in the Summer... Excluding the 50 something popping out kids with a girl in her early 20s.

Although there is certainly more drama than one would typically have in daily life, much of the drama actually seems fairly authentic- even if over the top.

Its a Bravo show, so I guess it has to be graded on a curve... But it seems to have a pretty high production value all things considered (actually I've never watched another Bravo series- but I have a general impression of what the housewives series are probably like).

Most of the cast members are pretty normal for Charleston (with a few exceptions...ie Whitney's mom, who is at least entertaining), which highlights that if you were to edit and produce a show of most people's lives...you could make it seem more dramatic and exciting than reality).

Overall, Much better than I would've guessed.

One bone to pick- the theme song is misplaced... this takes place in Charleston/ Not New Orleans (which is very different).