10 Signs Married At First Sight Is Creating Drama (Will Season 18 Be Less Fake?)

There are signs Married At First Sight the producers are using many strategies to create drama in the show which may continue in the upcoming 18th season. Since its premiere on July 8, 2014 Married At First Sight became one of the most watched reality dating shows and the show's viewership has grown over the years. in 2019 MAFS achieved the highest social media engagement of any major television program and has maintained that success ever since. However, despite its success with viewers, the show has faced numerous criticisms for creating drama for TV while losing its core.

Criticisms against MAFS The past few seasons have included a new strategy by the producers to focus on and produce couple drama over healthy relationship building and uncertainty. MAFS relationship experts to successfully match couples. These deficiencies have led to several chaotic seasonsincluding the end MAFS Season 17 featured a cast of high-profile chasers who only appeared on the show for publicity, with no stable pairings after eight weeks. However, with MAFS The 18th season is expected to be shown on October 2, hopefully these strategies will not be repeated.

10 MAFS has a lot of filler editing

The show features unnecessary and repetitive scenes

One of the issues that fans drew attention to Married At First Sight how over several seasons Producers often use fillers to create intrigue about the future or what is happening in the show.. However, due to how repetitive these fillers are, they are far from the effects the manufacturers intended. Every episode Married At First Sight there's a preview of a scene that the audience may or may not have seen during that episode, and a replay of a scene that just played out that feels redundant and redundant.

9 The Long Breaks Between MAFS Seasons Are Suspicious

A Long Time Between Seasons Creates Drama

Married At First Sight usually movies are filmed several months before each season airs, but despite these quick turnarounds, the time between each season's premieres is getting longer in the final installments. For example, there was a six-month break between Married At First Sight Seasons 15 and 16 and season 17 aired six months after season 16. However, the time between seasons 17 and 18 will be even longer than usual, and given the quick turnaround between filming and premiere, I wonder delay is another tactic by the producers to create drama.

8 MAFS Couples Hang Out in Groups Too Much

Couples Groups Create Drama

For a show based on how quickly two strangers can form a strong romantic bond, a key ingredient should be privacy for couples to understand and work on their differences without too much outside influence. However, Due to the need for drama, new couples on the show are often forced to travel in groups, which creates unnecessary comparison and competition between couples.

Previous seasons Married At First Sight focuses more on individual pairs. However, this has changed in recent seasons, which have adopted a group-centric approach. The need to spend time with and interact with other couples on the show often causes problems and creates drama that is toxic to new relationships. However, the producers prioritize drama over relationship success in the show.

7 MAFS has Clout Chasers on the Show

MAFS Fields Contestants seeking exposure and approval

Like many dating reality shows, Married At First Sight also featured many contestants who were on the show for the wrong reasons. Over the years, fans have seen cast members like Airris Williams, Olajuwon Dickerson, and Jasmine Secrest accused of being on the show not to find love or have a relationship, but for the exposure and numerous professional opportunities it provides.

However, unlike other shows, it aims to reduce the presence of influential stalkers in the cast. MAFS failed miserably in this area. Married At First Sight Season 17, the latest installment, excitingly featured many prestigious contestants. Stars such as Michael Shiakallis, Chloe Brown, Cameron Fraze and Clare Kerr have all been accused of appearing on the show purely for prestige.as they contributed to a very mixed season.

6 MAFS Experts Pair Up Mismatched Couples

MAFS Matches Couples That Can Maximize Drama

Poor relationship success rate Married At First Sight linked to many factors. However, the poor performance of experts, especially with matching pairs, is one of the most obvious. Fans have seen several events in different seasons of the show Professionals match two individuals who have nothing in common, often creating messy and toxic relationships for drama.

Meanwhile, ex-contestant Olivia Frazer also slammed the pundits and their matches. Olivia noted that the show doesn't want successful couples. Instead, he claimed that producers have the real power in pairing brides and grooms, simply “consulting” with experts.

5 The Point of Meetings Has Blurred

MAFS Reunions Now All About Couple Drama

The MAFS reunion episodes are designed as an avenue to bring back some of the season's most memorable brides and grooms and to look back at some of the season's critical moments and provide updates on their relationships. However, In recent seasons, reunion episodes have become an arena where couples fight and contestants make different claims. against each other. Producers have been accused of putting ratings and drama ahead of the couples' well-being after some former contestants spoke out about their negative experiences after appearing on the show.

4 MAFS Cheated Group Among Cast

MAFS Contestants form teams to oversee the stories on Screen

First Married Season 17 was the season of many firsts in the franchise's history, including some of the cast members trying to cheat by band members. The show featured contestants conspiring to control their own stories and portray themselves in a positive light for cameras. After a tumultuous and dramatic season, angry exes Clare Kerr and Cameron Frazer exposed a scheme involving other couples. The group cheat boomeranged, resulting in a chaotic season and animosity between men and women.

3 MAFS Professionals Have Not Guided Couples Correctly

MAFS Experts Seem To Enjoy Promoting Rather Than Risking Drama

One of the duties of compatible couples Married At First Sight Experts are here to guide them through relationship challenges that can lead to successful relationships outside of the show. However, after a disappointing relationship success rate over seventeen seasons, MAFS Professionals are accused of not providing adequate guidance and support to couples. The MAFS relationship experts have been questioned about not being responsible for their bad matches and the show's lack of attempts to be there for struggling couples.

2 Editing Did Less About Couples

MAFS Editing Focuses on Drama More Than Couples

Editing in recent seasons MAFS It was heavily criticized by contestants and viewers after several mishaps, which indicated that the production team's focus shifted from the couples and their journeys to maximizing the drama on the show. Some tactics include reaction shots and trick shots to present situations and contestants in a more dramatic fashion to fit the intended narratives. The edit of the show was less about couples planning to find love and start a relationship and more about who can get the messiest.

1 Most Couples Don't Stay Together

MAFS has a disappointing success rate

Although Married At First Sight since its premiere, over the course of 17 seasons and approximately 69 compatible couples, it has spawned some successful relationships, with only approximately 11 couples staying together. Currently the success rate of the connection MAFS It is 15.9%and in just one season, experts were able to match two successful couples. Due to the show's low success rate, fans are already moving on to new seasons Married at Sight Expecting drama and toxic couples is the central premise of the show, not the thrill of watching two couples find love.

Married At First Sight Season 18 premieres October 2 on Lifetime.

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