[Matthew.]

(prepares to relive the Caroline O’Shea experience)

[aaronneely2017]

Originally Posted by Epic.

Okay FINALLY finished BB4. It's not even worth me doing a full thoughts section on, though I should probably announce I've stopped doing those anyway. What I will shorten it to is that it IS as boring as everyone says, but it almost mightn't have been that way. Making the week 4 eviction be a double and getting rid of the two biggest characters at that point in Federico/Jon was a huge misstep, and Lisa's entrance could've been lengthened much better had Ray not ruined all of that so really any time it looked like BB4 was about to get remotely enjoyable it shot itself in the foot. Admittedly, half of the cast I'd say are actually quite solid housemates, but the other half range from uninteresting to hugely irritating. I'm not sure if it's my least favorite cast as there's other series where I liked even less people, but it's for sure down there and as an actual series, could be my least favorite so far? 12, 15, 16 and 19 I found all quite bad but had some notably entertaining moments as well compared to how BB4 lacks in that department so it could be my least favorite civilian series by default if I evaluated them.

All that's left for me now is BB1 and BB2, and I need to rewatch BB11 as my memory on that series is a little foggy in spite of seeing it twice. I'll start with BB1 later, as I've been told BB2 is just as boring as BB4 and that it wouldn't be wise to do them both in a row. BB1 however I hear great reception from anyone here who's watched it so I'm really looking forward to it and will start it later!

I watched BB4 last summer and theres some very good points you make here. Within the cast there are some real gems like Fed, Jon and Lisa but for me the double eviction and lisa's early departure killed it for me. Its not compleltly awful imo but i suppose it was my first one to ever watch. But I think that if you took away most of the housemates from that year and kept the production, it really isnt that bad. Reward rooms were my favourite live tasks from back in the day❤❤
But like you said everytime it would be about to get enjoyable it ******s up again!! 😂

[aaronneely2017]

Definitly do BB1 next Epic im acc rewatching BB1 atm lol didnt even know these types of threads exsists. Might give my thoughts on BB18 when i start my rewatch on that.

But yeah BB1 you should do next BB2 forst four weeks are amazing but totally dies afterwards and nothing happens making it just as bad as 4

[TomC]

BB2 I think is getting a tough rap these days. It's really not bad, it's as good as BB1 IMO. Yes, it's a shame some people left when they did, but it still has a better boot order than BB4, and there's more memorable moments than in BB4. And it was an extremely well-received season at the time.

[aaronneely2017]

Originally Posted by TomC

BB2 I think is getting a tough rap these days. It's really not bad, it's as good as BB1 IMO. Yes, it's a shame some people left when they did, but it still has a better boot order than BB4, and there's more memorable moments than in BB4. And it was an extremely well-received season at the time.

I agree partially with what your saying, I think ultimately it depends on what you make of the lead characters like Brian and Helen and to tbh helen is quite overrated imo. Weeks 5-9 arent horrible there are a few good moments like Bubble falling over Paul betting bubble one of the most overrated housemates of all time and helen and paul love affair that i suppose saves the series from being completly dead.

Amma v Stuart Penny v Stuart Brians Party and Narinder being Narinder are all iconic moments tbf

[Macie Lightfoot]

Okay sis but the people demand edgic! And maybe a cast ranking if we're worthy enough?

[Epic.]

I'd be happy to supply the edgic I suppose



The cast ranking of them (+everyone) will be out some day

[Headie]

[Epic.]

BB1 Launch/Day 1-3 Highlights
1. Darren
2. Nick
3. Melanie
4. Caroline
5. Anna
6. Sada
7. Tom
8. Nichola
9. Andrew
10. Craig

That was an interesting watch! It came across very basic but as it's the nature of the first series it was solid with it. Introducing the housemates as it went along in showing them was a nice unique touch to it as well. My only real qualm is how it looks like the first week is panned out, split into only 2-5 minute vids after this and then a whole overview of the first week so I'm probably not updating this till I get through all that

[aaronneely2017]

Love your top 3. must get back into BB1 again

[Headie]

Derek randomly bursting into tears mid-diary session where he was saying that the majority of the housemates won't survive in the house

[Headie]

Kemal using the bin as a bath

[Epic.]

Originally Posted by Hayden

Derek randomly bursting into tears mid-diary session where he was saying that the majority of the housemates won't survive in the house

I loved that, especially in the DR Uncut extended edition where he leaves the diary room and returns a few seconds later .

"They all expect you to march. Right left, Right left, right left! To the same BEAT! And you NEVER step out of line! God forbid that you step out of line! God forbid that you be yourself! God forbid that you disobey the system! GOD FORBID! But you put people in here, who THOUGHT that their individuality was what got them here, and as SOON as the person in the house with the GREATEST individuality steps out of line, as soon as she poses a threat to them... Ready... aim....... FIRE!"

[Epic.]

"I'm a man that's in touch with his feminine side. Basically I need all these cosmetics, after-shave for the LADIES?"

[Epic.]

I found out the "First Week" episode is the way of actually watching the first week so almost finished the first week of BB1 already!

[Epic.]

The housemates have lied to Darren that Big Brother said he has to clean the chicken coup despite him being terrified of chickens. Then this happens

"This-Is-My-Unhappy-Face-Big Brother!"

"Why would that be, Darren?"
"Come OOONNN! You asked me to clean out the chicken coup and you know I can't do that but the guys have been really supportive and have helped me try and get the chickens out! BUT they've got a really big problem cause the chickens are roosting!"
"Big Brother has set no such task, Darren."

"...You're JOKING me! ...You're joking me! Did they? Are they lying?
"Big Brother doesn't joke, Darren."
" Okay so it's--alright, okay, cool thank you very much see ya later!
*Darren leaves diary room and all the housemates arrive to cheer at them*
"...Why did you all BULLSHIT me?! Why did you BULLSHIT me?!

Darren's already quickly becoming one of my faves

[TomC]

Isn’t Darren a hunty?

[aaronneely2017]

Originally Posted by Epic.

The housemates have lied to Darren that Big Brother said he has to clean the chicken coup despite him being terrified of chickens. Then this happens

"This-Is-My-Unhappy-Face-Big Brother!"

"Why would that be, Darren?"
"Come OOONNN! You asked me to clean out the chicken coup and you know I can't do that but the guys have been really supportive and have helped me try and get the chickens out! BUT they've got a really big problem cause the chickens are roosting!"
"Big Brother has set no such task, Darren."

"...You're JOKING me! ...You're joking me! Did they? Are they lying?
"Big Brother doesn't joke, Darren."
" Okay so it's--alright, okay, cool thank you very much see ya later!
*Darren leaves diary room and all the housemates arrive to cheer at them*
"...Why did you all BULLSHIT me?! Why did you BULLSHIT me?!

Darren's already quickly becoming one of my faves

I really like Darren. He was definitly the comic relief of BB1

[Headie]

Craig: "I was saying tomorrow, I might leave in my dressing gown. I think that represents who I am - a lazy slob who doesn't like to get dressed"

Wangers foreshadowing?

[Epic.]

Originally Posted by Epic.

BB1 Launch/Day 1-3 Highlights
1. Darren
2. Nick
3. Melanie
4. Caroline
5. Anna
6. Sada
7. Tom
8. Nichola
9. Andrew
10. Craig

Week 1
1. Darren (-)
2. Nick (-)
3. Melanie (-)
4. Caroline (-)
5. Anna (-)
6. Andrew (+3)
7. Sada (-1)
8. Tom (-1)
9. Nichola (-1)
10. Craig (-)

[Epic.]

Darren overcoming his fear of chickens by hoisting up one to put in a pen and having a big ****ing smile about the whole thing as if he's made a triumphant milestone in his life .

"I juust picked up a chiiickennn! "

[Epic.]

Aww Darren missing his daughter's first birthday and getting emotional about it but having trouble finding ways to express that to the housemates

[Epic.]

Them filming Darren's daughter's birthday party into the house was such a sweet early moment and him getting teary eyed about it, I LOVE this guy

[Epic.]

Originally Posted by Epic.

Week 1
1. Darren (-)
2. Nick (-)
3. Melanie (-)
4. Caroline (-)
5. Anna (-)
6. Andrew (+3)
7. Sada (-1)
8. Tom (-1)
9. Nichola (-1)
10. Craig (-)

Day 8/9/10 Highlights
1. Darren (-)
2. Nick (-)
3. Melanie (-)
4. Caroline (-)
5. Anna (-)
6. Tom (+2)
7. Andrew (-1)
8. Craig (+2)
9. Sada (-2)
10. Nichola (-1)

[Headie]

Trying not to take into account future knowledge in my rankings and sorting them purely on my feelings from the first week alone. I don't dislike anyone after the first week, and Maxwell hasn't been anywhere near as bad as I know he gets later on, I've lowkey enjoyed his wind-ups but I'll soon get tired of them for sure. Saskia comes off really well in the first week, probably the most normal/sensible/reasonable of all the housemates to begin with. Again, she gets worse, but just basing it off the first week alone. Of course Makosi/Derek/Kemal/Science are stars right from start to finish so no surprise to see them already forming the top of my list And sadly I have to put Vanessa at the bottom, but alot of that is down to her being pretty much edited out of the first week as opposed to her not being likeable or anything </3 Can't wait for her gossips and DR bitching to start forming soon.

Week 1 - Mary Evicted:
1. Makosi
2. Derek
3. Kemal
4. Science
5. Lesley
6. Saskia
7. Roberto
8. Mary
9. Craig
10. Sam
11. Maxwell
12. Anthony
13. Vanessa

Does it make sense if I describe this cast as the most likeable bunch of housemates in the most unlikeable yet endearing way?