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Why Netflix’s “Selling Tampa” Deserves A Better Reception
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It was only a matter of time before my ravenous appetite for the high, dirty drama of reality TV would be replaced with a desperate need to avoid any offerings that showcase our very worst instincts on display for fame and fortune.
During the grimy toxicity of the 2010s, my brain cells were entangled with the chaos and mayhem of Bravo’s long-running franchise — The Real Housewives, and that was served with helpings of VH1’s Basketball Wives, Black Ink Crew, and of course Love & Hip Hop. Somehow I had enough tolerance to add the crudeness of Bad Girls Club and the randomness from TLC.
A decade later, the trending items from reality TV shows I used to religiously watch, are disturbingly cringe-worthy and wildly inappropriate during the historic season of an unprecedented, life-threatening event that has caused the untimely deaths of millions all over the world.
I’ve fully embraced the rewarding treatment of well-written and impactful TV shows and movies. My foray into unscripted territory includes competition and lifestyle themes that involve my favorite activities; travel, food, and real estate.
It’s no wonder I was drawn to Selling Sunset when it premiered on Netflix a couple of years ago. The reality show follows the luxurious…
