lydiaann27

I love reality tv and game shows, but this was bad.

1. There is no true "survival" aspect. The camp is right on the edge of the villa, so close they can hear their music. They are given tarps, sleeping gear, fire, etc. They easily win food within the first day, and there is truly nothing grueling other than not being able to shower. Plus, they are only there for about 10 days, according to one of the confessional segments.

2. The "paradise" aspect is weak. It's literally just living in a nice villa and chef-made meals. There were no extravagant reward trips, no chance to win extra money or prizes, no being waited on hand and foot, no fun parties other than the guests pulling out cheap wine and splashing around in a pool.

3. There is no way to play the game as the rules seem to be made up as the production team went. I love twists in a game, but you have to give the contestants a chance to understand what they are playing.

4. Every relationship in the house seemed incredibly forced. When you watch it, you will know exactly what I mean.

Overall, this was awful. Skip it.

The entire show went to total crap this season. This was honestly my new favorite show, I was giving it a 9.5 rating. But season 2? No. It may squeeze out a 5 star rating. MAYBE. The jokes are all politically centered and over done. The original humor of the show was lost. The "manly man" trying to make it in a changing world is simply gone. The new actress that plays Kristen is horrific. And I don't understand why they had to change Boyd's actor, let alone his age! I suppose I will keep watching, but I'm very skeptical now. Seriously, so very disappointed.

Well, I might as well throw in some of the good. Tim Allen and Nancy Travis work so well together. It's as though they have really been married for however many years and love/hate each other. That's all the good that I have...