The reality show Selling Sunset, which follows the lives of real estate agents from the Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles, has lost its edge in recent seasons. The cast members, often criticized for their elaborate fashion choices and hairstyles, seem more focused on their personal drama than their professional lives. The show’s attempt to create animosity and conflict between the agents has fallen flat, with petty squabbles and manufactured drama replacing genuine tension and interest.
Every show needs a hero and a villain, someone to cheer for and someone to despise. However, in Selling Sunset, the lines between heroes and villains are blurred, and no one wants to play the villain. The show’s cast members, who are often beautiful, slim, and tall, resemble models or soap opera actresses, giving the show a more dramatic and manufactured feel.
A Still From ‘Selling Sunset’ Season 7 (Photo: Selling Sunset)
The show’s focus on real estate transactions has taken a back seat to the agents’ personal lives and interactions. The agents, often former models or actors, struggle to find meaningful topics to discuss, and the show’s attempt to highlight their personal struggles and conflicts seems forced and manufactured. The lack of authentic friendships or animosities among the cast members makes any on-screen drama appear contrived and unconvincing.
Despite the show’s strong start in 2019, the lack of genuine animosity and charming narratives is evident. The show’s excessive focus on fashion choices and hairstyles creates an impression of a fashion show rather than a real estate program. The infrequent depiction of agents selling properties raises questions about their commitment, prompting speculation about possible day jobs for some of the agents outside the show.
While the series touches on real-life struggles, such as Mary Fitzgerald’s pregnancy discovery and subsequent septic miscarriage, and Chrishell’s short-lived romance with Jason due to conflicting views on having children, these moments are insufficient to sustain interest. Perhaps Selling Sunset should refocus on showcasing property listings rather than emphasizing the agents. This shift might alleviate the current monotony and revive viewer interest.
