The Bravo series Summer House is in full swing, and fans are loving the season 6 drama. The Bravo reality series has been airing since 2017 but was always one of the more underrated shows. The usual format changed for season 5, making it easier to film during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of driving back and forth from New York City to the Hamptons each weekend, the housemates were quarantined together for six weeks without being able to leave. This made Summer House more popular because viewers could relate to the idea of being stuck inside with the same group of people for an extended amount of time.
Even though Summer House has returned to its original format for season 6, viewers are still fully invested in the show. The housemates have been very open about their relationship issues, friendships, and regular adult problems. Fans enjoy seeing the makeshift theme parties each season and watching realistic drama that isn't scripted.
Summer House is the only Bravo show filmed with surveillance cameras, allowing viewers to see everything that is going on in the house. While watching the show, fans want to be friends with the cast members because they are so down-to-earth. Let's take a look at why the series is the most relatable Bravo show.
The Cast Members Have Real Jobs
On Summer House, the cast members actually have real day jobs, unlike other Bravo reality stars. Kyle Cooke and Carl Radke own a sparkling hard tea brand, Loverboy. Amanda Batula is the company's graphic designer, and the popular drink is sold in stores nationwide. Danielle Olivera left her full-time job as a Tech Product Manager to create a fashion app. Lindsay Hubbard runs her own firm, Hubb House PR, and Paige DeSorbo is launching a fashion collection at Amazon. The Summer House cast works hard during the week and lets loose on the weekends in the Hamptons. They have their own careers outside of the show and don't need reality TV to boost their fame.
The Housemates Live Average Lifestyles
The Summer House cast is relatable because they live average lifestyles. They don't throw fancy dinner parties or travel on big cast trips to make an interesting show. Throwing massive house parties is enough for Summer House to be worth watching. It is hilarious to find endless Amazon boxes sitting at the door with costumes and decorations. The housemates don't have to hire a private chef for their dinner parties either. The newest cast member Mya Allen and Danielle's boyfriend Robert Sieber are professional chefs. If the cast is too lazy to cook, they usually order food from an online delivery app. Having the housemates cook their own meals, or order in, can be refreshing for viewers to see, and may make them feel better about themselves.
The Show Reaches A Specific Age Group
Summer House is a unique show because it reaches a specific age group. The cast members are no longer in college but haven't settled down yet. Bravo fans miss the older seasons of Vanderpump Rules because the cast members were humble and figuring their lives out. Everything changed when they moved to bigger houses and started families. The Real Housewives franchise is difficult for younger viewers to relate to because the women are closer in age to their parents and have more established lifestyles. Luckily, Summer House hasn't lost its authentic vibe. Kyle and Amanda are already married and other couples from the show will eventually follow in their footsteps. There are still enough younger cast members who will stay on the show, and there's always room for new housemates to join.
Bravo fans love Summer House because the show hasn't changed since its premiere. A younger generation of viewers can connect with the housemates about the events going on in their lives. Those who watch the show can see themselves in each of the cast members, which makes the series more enjoyable to watch. On a network full of shows geared toward a wealthier audience, it's nice to know that there is at least one that is relatable.
Summer House airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.