It would be no exaggeration to say that this has become a full-blown obsession. Within a few weeks, we had already binged the first three seasons that are available to watch on Netflix, and had quickly signed up for a Hayu subscription.
The drama is non-stop, with tensions rising between crew mates who are either always fighting or getting together
Below Deck is such a cosy watch, with a reassuringly predictable format – a charter, followed by an explosive crew night out, followed by another charter, with it all taking place in a different Mediterranean destination each season. The drama is non-stop, with tensions rising between crew mates who are either always fighting or getting together. The drama isn’t just limited to below deck though, as super-rich charter guests demand the impossible and expect the most, or are just downright ridiculous (I’m looking at you, Jerry). It’s just perfect trashy TV.
For the most part, the crew members come and go, but there are a few constant characters who stick around each season and who you really get to know. I’ve developed a deep love/hate relationship for most of the crew, but especially Captain Sandy and Chief Stewardess Hannah, who can only be described as messy in the best way.
It’s just perfect trashy TV
All in all, I would highly recommend Below Deck: Med. for all of its drama, which is set to the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean. So, here’s to watching the rest of Below Deck (that includes the original series, Down Under, Sailing Yacht and the weirdly named, Adventure) and dropping out of uni to join the yachting industry (jokes).