Crew drama on Below Deck shows can feel forced and fake, with some moments seeming more staged than genuine. Below Deck charters don't reflect real superyacht charters, with tighter schedules that put pressure on the crew. Crew members on Below Deck aren't always chosen for their skills, but for their potential to bring drama to the show.

Below Deck is one of the most beloved franchises on Bravo, but Im convinced that the shows are staged, with the drama between the crew members being more fake than real. Originally premiering in 2016, Below Deck was one of the first series of its kind, showing the realities of the lives of superyacht crew members during an intense charter season. With the original series headed up by Captain Lee Rosbach and featuring memorable faces like Chief Stew Kate Chastain, the series was an immediate hit, and a spin-off, Below Deck Mediterranean, premiered in...