"After an uneventful, not to say boring, season three in the Seychelles, the producers in charge of this circus have decided to reset. I imagine they asked themselves: What was missing from last season? There was plenty of work drama, firings, entitled guests, and making out. What went wrong? I think it came down to most of the storylines taking some time to find momentum. As a result, the same beats got rehashed week after week and ultimately became exhausted."
"I already miss Tzarina, that weirdo with a heart of gold, but I cackled and rubbed my hands together, Smithers-style, when I saw Chef Ben arrive. A Below Deck legend, Ben has been away from yachting for the last six years - he got betrothed, paid $50,000 for his wedding, then broke up the engagement. He's been down in the dumps running his catering company, and he's determined to regain confidence in the galley."
Producers reset the series after a lackluster Seychelles season, aiming to accelerate momentum and avoid recycled storylines. The yacht will sail from Canouan in the Caribbean. Captain Jason convenes his three department heads before the season. Chef Ben, a Below Deck veteran returning after six years, arrives with a fraught backstory and blunt demeanor. Ben's experience promises stricter professionalism and renewed galley confidence. Returning sous-chef Alesia enters as last season's standout: independent, outspoken, and beloved, but she faces immediate friction with Ben, who is prickly and makes her cry during her first shift.
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