Minority Mindset

Netflix is famous for canceling TV shows. While many of these cancellations are quickly forgotten, some fans still feel disappointed about the lost potential. One show that still stings for many viewers is a complex, sci-fi mystery series that premiered on Netflix nearly three years ago.

For years, Southern Charm has focused on flawed men and the women who put up with them, and that hasn’t really changed. But the usual drama between Austen, Shep, and Craig is getting repetitive. Now, it’s the women who are bringing something new to the show. Sometimes their storylines revolve around the men, but often they don’t. Watching Molly, Salley, Venita, Madison, and Rodrigo (who surprisingly has a bigger influence on the relationships than the guys) try to cool off in Craig’s sweltering kitchen, I wondered if this was the show’s new focus. Could these women be the heart of Southern Charm going forward? I really hope so.

The final episode focused on small wins, as there wasn’t much strategic depth or complicated gameplay. The players were kept occupied with tasks – searching for bags, piecing together a map – mostly to keep them busy. Ultimately, Soph found a hidden advantage after a climb up a tree. However, the advantage itself was minimal: she was allowed to take just two steps closer to the finish line, a gesture Jeff acknowledged was unlikely to make a significant difference.