As I watched the latest episode of “Below Deck Mediterranean,” it became abundantly clear that this season is shaping up to be a rollercoaster ride filled with drama, tension, and a whole lot of unforgettable moments. The crew seems more diverse than ever, each member bringing their unique personality and set of skills to the table.
Prior to delving into our recap, let’s address a point that has arisen since the last season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht was broadcast: There have been allegations that the show concealed improper conduct by First Officer Gary towards production staff and cast. Given the behavior exhibited on the show, these claims are unfortunately plausible. It’s regrettable that his voice is heard first in the season preview, as his drama makes for compelling television. However, if this comes at the expense of the safety of those around him, I would choose uneventful TV instead.
As a dedicated fan, I’ve been pondering about how the Below Deck franchise could potentially enhance viewer experience. One suggestion that comes to mind is implementing a reasonable drink limit policy. Although there have been mentions of “two drink limits” from Glenn, it doesn’t seem like Bravo is enforcing this currently.
Regarding past instances where Gary showed disrespect towards women, it’s worth noting that Chief Stew Daisy has reappeared, expressing apprehension about working with Gary once more. Last season, her focus might have been divided due to the Gary/Colin love triangle situation in her personal life. In the initial team gathering, she underscored the importance of unity and assistance among all crew members, especially the exterior team supporting the interior. Tensions are already running high between Daisy and Gary, and one may wonder how much Bravo had to boost Captain Glenn’s salary to persuade him to work with these two again.
As a die-hard movie enthusiast stepping aboard the Parsifal III for the first time, I find myself in unfamiliar territory, both with the crew and a good chunk of the ship’s engine. The kitchen, however, is manned by none other than Cloyce – a 22-year-old culinary prodigy who carries an air of self-assurance that matches his impressive resume. Here’s his abridged journey: at the tender age of four, he began whipping up dishes for his parents; at ten, he was already participating in cooking competitions; at fourteen, he landed his first restaurant job; at fifteen, he honed his skills in France; attended culinary high school; post-graduation, cooked at a Michelin-starred eatery in New York City; and this will be his third charter season.
Instead of Colin (who will be sorely missed as the calm, steady engineer), we have Davide taking over, a seasoned Italian yacht engineer with over a decade of experience. He’s acquainted with Gary from their social circles, which might raise some eyebrows. Our deckhands are Keith, an Australian from Melbourne with five years of smaller sailboat experience, and Emma, a newcomer to the yachting world with only a year under her belt. Before we’ve had much chance to know Keith personally, he shares his unique story about being breastfed by his mom during safari excursions, complete with photographic evidence. Kudos to her! She seems like she’d bond well with Emma, who is 34 years old and simply trying to live life to the fullest.
The flight attendants, Diana and Danni, are both 23 years old. Having three flight attendants named with the letter ‘D’ could be overwhelming. Diana, who once worked as a housekeeper on Russian boats that were seized by the FBI, has an intriguing past she is rather nonchalant about, referring to her encounter with the FBI as “pretty cool.” She started working in the service industry at her parents’ coffee shop in Portugal when she was young. Diana is single and hasn’t shown interest in any of the male crew members yet. She jokes that she might develop Stockholm syndrome. As they clean the cabins, a tradition from the first episode, Diana shares this with Danni. Danni finds Keith and Gary attractive. Originating from South Africa, Danni considers herself a flirt and is confident in her flight attendant skills. Unlike last season, Daisy won’t assign ranks, aiming to avoid a repetition of Ashley’s obsession with hierarchy in season three.
After completing their initial day’s preparations on the boat, Daisy and Gary engage in a heartfelt conversation aimed at resolving their issues. Daisy, emotional, confesses that following her split with Colin, she found solace in Gary but remains hurt by his indifference when she sought him out to discuss personal matters. Gary admits he distanced himself to prevent additional turmoil, but now acknowledges his mistake in not being supportive. He expresses regret for his actions and apologizes. Daisy accepts the apology, yet harbors doubts about whether this incident will be the last time she experiences hurt from him, considering their past filled with drama and concealed emotions that often spilled over across seasons. The accuracy of these feelings and events remains uncertain due to their history of secrecy.
In a casual manner, Danni starts teasing Keith as soon as they arrive at work, playfully offering a sip of her drink using her finger. However, Keith politely turns down her advance and mentions that he finds her attractive but prefers things to progress slowly. As the team enjoys drinks on the boat, Danni proposes a game called ‘fuck-marry-kill’ involving the crew members. Daisy joins in, expressing her preference for Davide (marriage), Keith (sex), and Gary (elimination). Danni uses this game to reveal her own feelings: she desires Keith and Gary. When Emma mentions that she would marry Cloyce due to their earlier mayonnaise-making session, things take a turn when Cloyse and Keith joke about killing her, which understandably makes Emma uncomfortable. This icebreaker game is a potential HR nightmare; I can only imagine the challenging work environment that could result from it.
During the preference sheet gathering, Gary adjusted his seating arrangement to ensure he wasn’t beside Daisy. This amused Glenn, suggesting he didn’t need any persuasion to come back. It appears Glenn enjoys the theatrics!
The initial candidates are Dr. Contessa and Dr. Scott, who have friends with various dietary limitations. During dinner, Cloyce humorously mentions a guest’s shellfish allergy, saying “I just hope he lives,” but no one finds it funny. Daisy is worried that Cloyce is boasting too much. He also tells her he hopes to retire before she reaches his age (36), which is offensive regardless of age. Despite this, his smoked salmon crostini appetizers look appealing, and he suggests avoiding specific orders to make his job easier. For the main course, guests have requested surf and turf. Thinking ahead, he asks Daisy if a chicken substitute would be acceptable for one of the guests. However, when they hear this, all guests want to customize their orders. As a result, Daisy needs to bring out paper and pen to note down orders, apologizing to Cloyce for the inconvenience. He’s anxious because he knows the first dinner sets the tone for the rest of the season.
For the first time this season, we’re setting sail, and I’m eagerly anticipating those familiar sights of things swaying and cupboards creaking each time they do. However, Emma struggles to drop the anchor, which Gary promptly notices indicates she has less sailing experience than he had assumed. He views this as a chance to demonstrate his leadership by coaching her. Neither deckhand has operated a jet tender previously, so it seems that Gary can’t afford to be as lax in his responsibilities as he was last season.
Initially, the initial crew’s first night was tranquil, but the debut of charter service turned out to be more spirited. The ambiance revolved around lace and leather, prompting the stews to don masks and whips as decoration. Danni playfully taunts Keith with the whip, yet he maintains a professional boundary.
From The Galley
“Diana always wears her shirt tucked into her pants. That was the funniest moment of this episode, thanks to her! Laugh out loud, Diana!
The attendees wonder if the unmarked sweets are safe to eat, which is quite preposterous. Has one of them perhaps lived through a comedic mishap involving marijuana brownies in reality? It’s equally absurd that they refer to standard gummies as “virgin.
True to his character, Gary rarely misses an opportunity to speak Spanish during each episode. His enthusiasm is contagious as he eagerly shares with guests that the letter “Z” is pronounced as “th.” One can only wonder how many times we’ll hear “Ibitha” repeated!
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2024-10-08 18:54