When Bravo’s newest show Real Girlfriends in Paris premiered in September 2022, fans were immediately on the fence, and there are signs that this The Real Housewives-inspired series won't go the distance. One issue is the fact that fans weren't exactly sure what the show was supposed to be about. It was not marketed as well (or as much) as other shows on the iconic reality show network. As a result, it didn't seem to gain much of a following. New episodes of shows rarely air on Mondays on Bravo, which is why viewers found it slightly odd that a new series would be scheduled for that day of the week.
Real Girlfriends in Paris season 1 followed six American women (and friends) as they learned to adapt to life in a new city, away from everything that was familiar. The show seemed designed to please Real Housewives fans. As Anya Firestone, Victoria Zito, Margaux Lignel, Emily Gorelik, Adja Toure, and Kacey Margo experienced fresh endeavors, new love, and drama galore, fans were yawning, channel surfing, and scrolling through their phones. While the show had its entertaining moments, it ultimately flat-lined (for the most part, anyway), as it was not offering the kind of fireworks that Bravo fans want to see.
Why Real Girlfriends In Paris Falls Flat
While the cast may have given every millennial some sort of representation, in of their ages and ways of thinking, they also highlighted some negative stereotypes about that generation, which many of its try to debunk. As a whole, the "Real Housewives-style" show lacked any sort of depth or allure, so fans weren't as invested in watching it week after week. For these reasons, it seems like Real Girlfriends in Paris might actually be a one and done series. Some viewers had trouble making it past the first few episodes.
The Drama Is Not There On Real Girlfriends In Paris
As the first season progressed (there are 10 episodes in all), the show was seemingly going nowhere. In of its storylines, it appeared to be a commentary on millennial life. Issues regarding relationships, job situations, money problems, and visa statuses seemed to be the main topics of discussion between the women. The most dramatic moment in the series featured Victoria and her coworker/friend Yoanne Mobengo, when she confronted him in a restaurant. She dumped a plate of fries on him, following a screaming match with plenty of Real Housewives-type drama.
That scene was the most dramatic, and therefore the most entertaining. That doesn't say much about the rest of the show as a whole. At another point, the group started to confront Emily over concerns that she got on a plane shortly after contracting COVID-19. She began to break down, because the only reason she got on the jet was to go to her grandfather’s funeral.
Bravo’s Real Girlfriends in Paris should be the one show that most millennials can identify with, as season 1 featured a younger cast than most of the channel's other series. However, unfortunately, it failed to impress. As an already low viewership started to taper off, it was clear that it was not exactly a winner for the network. While Emily in Paris.
