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The Netflix Reality Universe is as messy and entertaining as ever.
And with dating shows comes a hefty amount of moralizing.
Just think aboutThe Bachelor: Is so-and-so here for love, or are theyjust after fame?
Are they a villain if their motives arent clear?
And its a credit to the show.
Theyre refreshingly frank about whether theyre looking for love, hookups, or simply to win.
The approach not only works, but also makesPerfect Matchthe most authentic reality dating show.
The loose structure and inhibitions makes for a highly messy and super entertaining viewing experience.
Harry, who had three exes on Season 1, was aware his f*ckboi reputation preceded him.
But things got even messier when Season 1s winner, Dom Gabriel, returned as well.
Things between Dom and his match, Georgia Hassarati, hadnt panned out shed cheated on Dom with Harry.
This script could practically write itself, which allowed producers to take a more hands-off approach.
Theres no influence, says Harry.
Fortunately, the cast was all coming to Tulum on relatively equal footing.
For Stevan, having a shared background in theNetflix Reality Universeallowed him to be more himself.
Its definitely a more open experience.
If I was lucky enough to find someone, I was going to go all in.
She wasnt the only one to couple up.Spoilers ahead.
I want to figure [it] out [on] the outside before making that next step.
Its this candor and lack of obfuscation that sets the show apart.
