[Ammi]

…with 5 weeks out of 6 almost over and we head for the final week of our long awaited BB return…what are your thoughts of this series …have you loved it or not so much…?…I saw some thoughts just before it started or in the early days of feeling that it wouldn’t work for today and the times we live in…what are the things you’ve particularly liked about it or not liked at all, any changes you would like to see made…?…is 6 weeks the right length or shorter or longer…?..a different time of year, maybe…and going back to the summer…?….

…and etc…

[Glenn.]

Definitely needed to be longer.

I get why they only did six weeks, with not knowing how well it would perform but I think it’s done ok ratings wise.

Great tasks and a good bunch of housemates.

It’s been lovely to have the show back though.

[AnnieK]

I have enjoyed it for what it is. It's been a welcome distraction from dark evenings and has certainly been better than some of the Channel 5 era series. Some of the tasks have been great and the housemates have been pretty good.

Its also been great to see so many returning and new people on the forum who I am hoping will stick around.

[bots]

I've enjoyed it far more than any of the C5 era series. The length is just right too

[Raxton]

2 more weeks would be nice imo

[millyrose]

I have enjoyed it and it's great to have it back

[Cherie]

Brilliant to have it back, think the length has been okay as it has not got boring and great to have the forum busy again, don't think the mods have been too busy as debate seems to have been pretty respectful

[Benjamin]

I’ve really enjoyed it. I like the dramas have been gradual over time by tension building up and seem natural, rather than people just arguing for air time.

We have a nice blend of housemates for us to love and loathe.

We’ve got comic relief with some housemates so it’s not just all focusing on the negatives but some fun too. I dislike when a season is all doom and gloom, it’s not fun to watch so I’m glad it hasn’t been.

The only thing which is slightly ruining it is the outcry of racism being rife in the house by fans when it isn’t there. I agree Trish has had a hard time, but it’s not due to racism.

[Babayaro.]

Overall it’s been great and I think ITV can look at it as being a success. Next year I think they should air it during the summer for maybe 8/9 weeks this time, though.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Babayaro.

Overall it’s been great and I think ITV can look at it as being a success. Next year I think they should air it during the summer for maybe 8/9 weeks this time, though.

I prefer it at this time of year. One, I like being out and about in summer as the weather is good so it ruins my evening plans haha. Two, summer tends to see the housemates just lying in the garden sunbathing which is dull. This time of year means they do a bit more.

[Babayaro.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I prefer it at this time of year. One, I like being out and about in summer as the weather is good so it ruins my evening plans haha. Two, summer tends to see the housemates just lying in the garden sunbathing in the which is dull. This time of year means they do a bit more.

Fair point. I think it’s more of a nostalgia thing wanting it to be on during the summer

[Vanessa]

I w really enjoyed it and I will miss it .
But at least we have cbb to look forward to.

[thesheriff443]

Its been better than I expected in some areas
They have been throwing the words social experiment around which I think is a p1ss take

Still feels too much like a game show too many gimmicks

House mates have had it far too easy , been given tasks that a child could of passed

Should remove the prize fund

Bb pays for your rent bills and mortgage if you have one while you are in the house so it is a free experience

[smudgie]

It’s been good to have it back.
Watching the live feed every night has opened my eyes to how manipulating BB are to us viewers.
The main show is very much taken out of context to what actually happens.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

Its been better than I expected in some areas
They have been throwing the words social experiment around which I think is a p1ss take

Still feels too much like a game show too many gimmicks

House mates have had it far too easy , been given tasks that a child could of passed

Should remove the prize fund

Bb pays for your rent bills and mortgage if you have one while you are in the house so it is a free experience

that would take away a huge chunk of the social experiment though i.e how far will people to to get their hands on cash

[Stu]

It's not a replacement for classic Channel 4 era, but it's been a pleasant breath of fresh air and trounces the Channel 5 series.

Any problems I have with it are things that could easily be ironed out if they wanted to. Fewer, more multi layered tasks that are allowed to breathe over a few days. 24/7 live feed. More intensive, in-depth eviction interviews.

Hopefully they're satisfied with these ratings and take them as encouragement to keep to the same relatively basic format and casting principals. Yes it's been edited, no it's not Big Brother 2000 but I actually think the modernisation/social conscious aspect of it has been a complete success.

People will bemoan some of that, whilst others will chortle that it's Big Brother at the end of the day, but they have willingly included discussions on politics and identity. At length. In multiple epidodes. Which - unless you're weirdly threatened by them things - can only be a good thing. In that respect the show's actually become a mirror to society again (even including the reactions of those who don't like that sort of content.)

It also seems really bereft of aged, trashy reality show cliches and tropes. I can't imagine if you were commissioned to write a hand wringing article on how awful Big Brother is you could really do much on it this year.

Thumbs up.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by smudgie

It’s been good to have it back.
Watching the live feed every night has opened my eyes to how manipulating BB are to us viewers.
The main show is very much taken out of context to what actually happens.

You only have to look at Helen winning one series and being villianised in another to see how the edit impacts viewers

[rusticgal]

I have really enjoyed it...and the debate has been good and respectful (almost).

[fruit_cake]

not the greatest of series, but delighted to have it back.. 6/10

[saiwong]

Agree with other forum members that the series should have been longer.
The presenters have been lackluster and should be replaced.
The cast.this year has been weak with alot of housemates in the 'nice' categery and not adding anything to the series.
Good reboot to establish foundations but need to improve significantly


Overall C-

[GlitterUK]

As a huge BB fan I am glad the show is back. However I feel it needs work. They manipulate too much and it needs to be more of a natural thing rather than too scripted and set up. Having the baddies picked out and editing things does create drama but it needs to be even drama. It feels like certain tasks are set with certain housemates in mind. It hasn't been the worst series but it wouldn't make my top 5 best either. I do feel on a new station it will take time to get the balance right and a bit of trial/error.

- New Presenters (Rylan!)
- New housemates during the period to enter and 2 weeks longer show
- Less housemates at the start
- Nomination where all housemates are up together at some point and a vote to save so some of the deadwood can go early on
- Let the show be organic
- Fix the live feed or get rid of it completely
- Have more of an older house for once - make the under 25's be the group that has 2/3 people.

[Tony Montana]

I've enjoyed it. The housemates have been excellent, the drama has been entertaining, and the length was perfect. The tasks were awful and forgettable though.

The production hasn't been that different from C5, we're still having manufactured drama, **** stirring tasks, inconsistent nomination rule, etc. It hasn't been as bad as C5 but certainly nothing special.

Overall it's been a good series and a strong start for ITV.

[joeysteele]

I wish it was longer however I've loved it .

It has been really strong and good in my view.

[Lostie!]

It's fine. Not bad, nothing special. Week 4 was the standout week but otherwise I'd say perfectly fine is the highest praise I can give it.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by smudgie

It’s been good to have it back.
Watching the live feed every night has opened my eyes to how manipulating BB are to us viewers.
The main show is very much taken out of context to what actually happens.

…yeah, there was always a manipulation of highlight shows, smudgie ….because of how much had to be edited down, I guess…I don’t know if it was a purposeful thing of creating specific storylines …or whether it was just that they became altered because of the necessary editing, if that makes sense…?…actually it was joining TiBB that made me realise …(…in the daily autopsy we all did……)…because reality tv forums are much more than any type of more casual viewer…/fan…anyway, I realised for anyone just relying on highlights, that the house they were viewing was entirely different from those who watched live feed as well…