Fans of 90 Day Fiancé are tired of hearing about Discovery+, as these TLC viewers think that subscribing to Discovery+ will require paying more for a lot less. Discovery owns TLC, as well as other top-notch networks and platforms, including HGTV and The Food Network. Discovery + is Discovery's new streaming platform.
Fans have happily watched the 90 Day Fiancé franchise since its inception back in January 2014. Since then, the network has given viewers countless spinoffs, as it tries to milk every last drop from its gold mine of a franchise. However, fans are feeling a bit hurt and letting Discovery's higher-ups know that they are not thrilled with this new streaming service.
Fans have called out Discovery for only airing the reunions on the new streaming service, as they feel that they've been cheated by TLC. Fans are also upset that Discovery decided to charge a fee for the new 90 Day Fiancé content during a worldwide pandemic. After all, so many people have lost their jobs. Discovery+ has only just landed in homes and fans are already over it. The streaming service aims to bring together TLC, HGTV, Discovery, and other channels, in one user-friendly platform. TLC has promised an overabundance of new 90 Day Fiancé material, but fans see this as a kick in the teeth since they made the show famous, according to The Wrap. They've been loyal to TLC for years.
One of the new Discovery+ shows is 90 Day Bares All, where Shaun Robinson hosts a reunion platform that gives fave TLC stars the chance to be truthful and share all their secrets. Basically, TLC decided to move the reunion "Tell All" and change its name. Each cast member will be put in the hot seat and deliver exclusive content. 90 Day Diaries will be an in-depth look into the lives of each couple, from their own perspective. Cameras will follow the couples around as they live their everyday lives. This new show has the feeling of a What Now show. 90 Day Journey will be set up as a curated mini-series that takes fans back through a couple's entire journey, from K-1 visa to altar.
Fans who have researched the new material feel like it's just not worth paying for. Viewers who are upset about missing the reunions can find most of the information leaked on social media, by "detective" accounts or by the stars themselves. Also, some TLC viewers don't really like Shaun Robinson as a host. Fans are also unimpressed with how the marketing for the new streaming service has been shoved down their throats, thanks to a countdown clock on the side of their screens.
It is too soon to tell how well this new service will do. If 2020 is any indication of what is to come, many will still be at home and in need of new shows to watch. Right now, most 90 Day Fiancé fans are holding out. They are not willing to pay a dime for Discovery+ content.
90 Day Fiancé airs on Sunday at 8 pm EST on TLC.
Source: The Wrap