The Bachelor franchise has expanded exponentially over the past decade, with spinoffs such as The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise enchanting audiences just as much as the original show. On each series, every episode seems to bring more drama than the last, and sometimes, it can be hard to keep track of all the romantic turmoil taking place.
That statement couldn't be more true for season 17 of The Bachelorette, starring Katie Thurston of season 25 of The Bachelor. Thankfully, a number of recap shows exist that provide expert analysis on each episode's ups and downs, available to watch on sites like YouTube or Facebook, and fans have flocked to them season after season.
Roses and Rosé
Hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Lauren Zima, Roses and Rosé covers all things Bachelor Nation and can be found on Facebook, YouTube, or Entertainment Tonight's website. Like the title indicates, Zima often encourages viewers to watch with a fine glass of rosé as well.
Zima has been recapping The Bachelor franchise for a little over three years now, and her analysis always incorporates witty asides with intricate breakdowns (and behind-the-scenes info) relating to the unfolding competition.
Nikki Star TV
YouTuber/comedian Nikki Star delivers her own deep dives on The Bachelor shows every week for her channel Nikki Star TV, constantly calling out the "foolishness" of the franchise with funny commentary.
Additionally, Nicki Star TV tackles a number of other reality television shows as well, allowing fans of her Bachelor breakdowns to search out even more of her amusing videos if they're interested.
Bachelor Fantake
YouTube channel Bachelor Fantake has been around for several seasons now, having started in 2018 to showcase a variety of videos, including recaps, previews, and rankings of contestants or proposals from seasons past.
Additionally, Bachelor Fantake occasionally holds post-show live chats, in which fans can actively engage with the hosts about events that took place on that evening's episode, adding an interactive element to the channel.
No Rose, All Thorn
Hosted by Amelia Wedemeyer for The Ringer, No Rose, All Thorn offers weekly recaps on all things Bachelor, with Wedemeyer's compelling commentary providing insight on which contestants are ahead in the competition and how they perform on their dates.
Additionally, for more of Wedemeyer's analysis, fans can listen to her on The Ringer's Bachelor podcast on Spotify, titled Bachelor Party, which covers additional topics not touched on in her YouTube videos.
Whit & Ry
Whitney and Ryann Frink are two sisters and moms who set out to offer piercing female perspectives on the ins and outs of The Bachelor franchise, cutting through the chaos and tackling the truth of the show's weekly drama head-on.
The sisters' unfiltered commentary is much appreciated, with neither ever sugarcoating their thoughts and simply telling it like it is, giving their full opinions of each contestant and their chances with the Bachelor or Bachelorette in question.
Bachelor Tea Party
Access Hollywood correspondent Zuri Hall hosts Bachelor Tea Party for the entertainment news program, bringing on guests each week to talk about the troubles in each episode of The Bachelor show currently airing.
Co-commentators have included media personalities and journalists like Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, Victoria Fuller, Kelley Flanagan, and so many more, allowing Hall to comprehensively cover episodes with a range of opinions shared.
Dave Neal's Bachelor/Bachelorette Recap
For fans looking for a male perspective on the world of The Bachelor, they need look no further than stand-up comedian Dave Neal's Bachelor/Bachelorette Recap, where Neal delivers original analysis that can't be found elsewhere.
Though The Bachelor franchise is fairly female-oriented, there are a decent number of male fans too, and Neal not only represents this demographic but also offers the opposite gender's take on love and romance with incredible incisiveness.
Dear Shandy
Sharleen Joynt, a contestant on season 18 of The Bachelor (which starred Juan Pablo Galavis), now spends her time recapping current seasons of The Bachelor and brings something new to the table in the process.
Dear Shandy provides insider information about the series that only a former contestant could offer, while Joynt also brings her husband Andy on quite often to add male commentary to her cutting breakdowns.
The Viall Files
Much like Dear Shanty, The Viall Files is hosted by a former Bachelor contestant, Nick Viall, the star of season 21 of The Bachelor. Viall provides the male perspective of partaking in The Bachelor franchise, and his recaps of his experiences are almost always engaging.
Likewise, when Viall brings on guests or other past contestants to talk with or survey a current season alongside him, it allows The Viall Files to further investigate more information about the show in ways that other recaps can't.
Chatty Broads
Started by a couple of self-described "opinionated broads," Chatty Broads is hosted by Bekah Martinez and Jess Ambrose, with the former a contestant on The Bachelor season 22. Martinez and Ambrose break down the show's drama and never refrain from any topic, no matter how touchy.
Additionally, Chatty Broads is notable for constantly bringing on captivating co-commentators, such as The Blckchelorette's Mikayla Bartholomew or the Chatty Bros' Grayston Leonard and Evan Ambrose to assure that they analyze the show from all angles.