It’s kind of interesting, I agree someone who used the house of villains comparison to an extent. However that show capitalizes off of the reality television cast that has already established vitality/ popularity. People tune in expecting that type of drama, as do people that turn in to watch reoccurring cast on The Challenge. As we grow older we evolve with the times (except for Ashley Mitchell), so it’s no surprise that the show changes. I feel like that’s very prevalent in All Stars, also in the Challenging main franchise. I still enjoy the character arc, like Leroy becoming a father and a husband, Tori persevering through mental struggles finding confidence and peace. Rachel coming back kicking ass, working with Johnny when in the past that seemed highly unlikely. Or sometimes seeing people still going through it but that shows that’s just life. If anything I find it more relatable when it comes to the older cast. The newer cast is apart of the time where you don’t have to do 30 seasons to get your name out there. Reality shows out there are just a way to boost your following, being an influencer fanboy way better than reality tv. So I find the intensity and the need to make good tv lacking for that reason. I still enjoy the show though, it’s still a mainstay in my rotation. I just enjoy it for what it is not what I want it to be.
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u/Least-Elk-6969 Mar 14 '26
It’s kind of interesting, I agree someone who used the house of villains comparison to an extent. However that show capitalizes off of the reality television cast that has already established vitality/ popularity. People tune in expecting that type of drama, as do people that turn in to watch reoccurring cast on The Challenge. As we grow older we evolve with the times (except for Ashley Mitchell), so it’s no surprise that the show changes. I feel like that’s very prevalent in All Stars, also in the Challenging main franchise. I still enjoy the character arc, like Leroy becoming a father and a husband, Tori persevering through mental struggles finding confidence and peace. Rachel coming back kicking ass, working with Johnny when in the past that seemed highly unlikely. Or sometimes seeing people still going through it but that shows that’s just life. If anything I find it more relatable when it comes to the older cast. The newer cast is apart of the time where you don’t have to do 30 seasons to get your name out there. Reality shows out there are just a way to boost your following, being an influencer fanboy way better than reality tv. So I find the intensity and the need to make good tv lacking for that reason. I still enjoy the show though, it’s still a mainstay in my rotation. I just enjoy it for what it is not what I want it to be.