The Big D - General Discussion

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USA Network, premiered 6/14/23.

[LakeGal]

I caught this show on the CTV Life channel in Canada last night.  It was on right after Temptation Island.  

 

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Apparently it was filmed two years ago.  Jordan and JoJo mentioned that they were engaged at the beginning of the first episode, but they have been married over a year now.  It was supposed to air on TBS last year but was dropped before the premiere date.  

[zenithwit]

Just watched the first episode and I think this show will perfectly fit the empty "mindless trashy show" void in my life at the moment.

I don't hate the concept either but the format is a bit confusing and the incentives of the show feel off.   The premise of the show is divorce exes helping each other move on but they are eliminating the contestants one by one.  They should either eliminate the contestants as couples or have some cash incentive for the winning couple and their exes to push the "helping" narrative.  Plus from the preview, it looks like they'll be bringing on additional contestants.  Not sure why they couldn't just start with a larger group to begin with.

For example, while it may have been editing, Casey claimed Brooks was holding her back but she didn't seemed to have an issue going on a date with someone else with him there.  Now without him, she'll be free to date while the other contestants are still dealing with their obstacle of an ex.

Also, JoJo and Jordan seemed like an odd choice as hosts for this show.  I know they were probably picked because of their popularity with the target demographic of show (as evidenced by the girls' reaction when they saw JoJo), but I'm not sure how well they can relate to the contestants' situation.  We'll see I guess.

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On 6/20/2023 at 1:48 AM, zenithwit said:

have some cash incentive for the winning couple

They do it’s $50k.  But that could motivate a couple to fake it just for the money. 

[LakeGal]

This show is quite boring.  I was hoping for a fun trashy show.  I still don't remember most of their names.  I hope it improves but I don't think it will.  I am understanding why it had trouble getting a network to air it.  

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I wish we'd get to see them actually voting.

It's also a bit unfair to bring on & allow new singles to compete when they're not burdened by having their ex watch their every move.

[badmoon]

No wonder this pig was never renewed.

[LakeGal]

I still don't believe the guy that won has his temper under control.  There were a lot of men on this season with serious anger issues.