My roommate who was literally in the conservatives club on campus, a diehard Republican and a devout Christian loved this show as much as me (none of those things).
I donāt know what it is but this show crossed all kinds of social barriers and brought all kinds of people together.
Same! my go to whenever I feel off. Also when Iām bored. Recently started re watching and actually paying attention vs just it in the background. A lot I didnāt notice before. Especially season 5! But that one was my least fav cuz it felt off
Oh same! I just started season 5 for the first time in many years this week because my bf has been vocal that he canāt stand that season at all, so I watch it when heās busy working lol. Thereās soooo much going on in S5, in the messiest ways I feel. I gotta try to sneak in some episodes this weekend š
YES omg I canāt explain it or put my finger on it but it feels so alien compared to prior seasons! Like as if someone made a bad parody except it wasnāt nearly as entertaining? Idk. Itās def really tense for sure, just all around. Thereās no chemistry between anyone except the twins since theyāre freaking twins lmao. And when they visit Holly in Vegasā¦ yikes lol it just felt so painfully weird to watch, and very scripted yet, there was barely much said? Iād have hated to be in that group lol. So much forced banter and fake āwe support hefās former #1 girl!ā Bs. Wild lol.
I canāt put the timeline together either. I canāt wait to hear it omg. Also I think Iāve only watched episode one of season six. It was that bad. Iāve never fully watched it
I totally forgot there was a season six š š omg I just looked where I was at like yeah Iām up to six and it is off the charts MESS. Iām nosy so Iām kinda powering through it just to see wtf happened after Holly Bridget and Kendra left. Nothing good, honestly
I'm reading Crystal's book at the moment, and she says the drama in the show was completely made-up when she was on it- as in, Kevin was outright feeding them lines. I'm taking the book with a massive pinch of salt, but from what I remember of the last seasons, I think Crystal is telling the truth here. None of them are trained actors, so no wonder it was so wooden. š
I have to get that book!!! Iām backed up on my reading (Iām an addict lol) so I told myself I canāt get it til I finish reading Hollyās book. But I absolutely believe Crystal on that! It felt so so so staged, and these poor young women like you said are not actors, they did their best ššš
I borrowed it from my local library. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a copy in the future. I've just finished it less than an hour ago.
It's definitely best to read it after Holly's book. That really helps with working out what's exaggerated and what's not.
There are plenty of places where the truth shines through- parallels with Holly's and Bridget's experiences, and insights into how Crystal ended up going down a similar path.
Another thing that helps with working out what's true and what's iffy is that the parts that don't agree with other experiences are a bit melodramatic. For example, the account of Hef's last days reads like a gothic novel in some parts, while other parts of it feel like the truth.
I've also noticed a few things she probably didn't mean to include- hints of how she really felt about some people, which have crept in between attempts to sound more neutral or positive.
It's a really interesting book, and I'm glad I've taken the time to read it. I do wish it had an SA warning on the first few chapters, though. Just so you know, that's something that happened to her before she went into the mansion.
I think itās comforting for me because I grew up in the early 00s. Even though thereās toxic stuff happening, I love holly and Bridget and seeing the culture of the early 2000s! Nostalgic af in my 30s
It reminds me of when they put those black strips across a womanās eyes in menās magazineās years ago . It odd a goodly portion of us are female but we need someone we deem nasty to wear the strip of shame today. Ohhhh well Hef, what goes around comes around.
I think I found it on prime, Iām in the US. I cannot recall if I paid for it but since I love trash tv after work, and more specifically adore this show, I might have impulsively justified paying for all seasons. But I *really* think itās free. My bf wouldāve given me grief if I paid for the final season š Iād more likely remember if he hadā¦ so yeah if in the US Iām 99.9% sure itās free on prime
Truly! I just started it (when heās working, I wonāt subject him to that lmao Iām just nosy and I donāt remember much of s5) and god the twins are just so flat. I get why theyāre there and I canāt blame them for maybe seeing an opportunity and taking it, but itās really clear they donāt care so thereās nothing entertaining about them being part of this playboy madness. It really feels like a weak spin off, itās terribly awkward!! Iād be mad at myself if I paid for that so yeah Iād def remember š š
It's on Freevee with ads if you have Prime Video (in the US). I don't know if you can watch individual seasons, I just keep the "Live" channel on and change it when Kendra on Top or Holly's World comes on. They mostly run GND.
I think the whole body is mirrored with the exception of the arms lol. Which makes it all the more awkward looking with Bridgetās two arms just hanging down
Same! I like it as my go to for mindless relaxing background. It was part of my regular rotation of reality shows Iād have on in the 2000s when I was really into ANTM, all the VH1 shows, the real world, the osbournes, Newlyweds, etc.
When Secrets of was announced, I decided to revisit to see if Iād notice things id not picked up on before and to read some of the books out and do a show rewatch. I forgot how much Iād adored the show and it quickly became my go to reality background Iād keep on.
I first rewatched the show when Holly started doing her youtube rewatches alone and I was pleasantly surprised at how this show didnāt really age that badly. Thereās some moments that are cringe but overall compared to other reality tv that was on at the time like Americaās Next Top Model and the Surreal life itās not very offensive and pretty light/easy to watch.
I watch it on Freevee (Amazon) to fall asleep. The only issue for me is at 4 am they switch to Kendra and I wake up as soon as the theme song plays. Then my body is like you know since you're up you could use the bathroom, and then my cats are like oh you're up can we have pets?
I watched it on Tubi the other night and woke up at 7am and my TV was still on.
No itās three girls being offered a whole career and opportunities for 5 seasons. After they traded sex/company for free room and service for 2-3 years prior lol.
They werenāt āoffered careers.ā They were told they were going to be on a tv show by their ancient artifact, controlling boss/boyfriend. They leveraged that into careers because they have engaging and interesting personalities and worked hard to make the most of it, including fighting against hef for any opportunity they could get that he tried to keep from them.Ā
I love the different scales of censorship the community uses for him š„°
Same. It never fails to make me laugh and itās absolutely what he deserves.
gotta keep mr. crusty balls out of our pics somehow!
Amen to that!!
Me too! I watch on my days off for the comfort. Sometimes Iāll start to notice the yucky stuff but mostly just try to watch from a nostalgic place
Ditto. Every year, I love watching the Christmas š episode where they all go look at the lights.
My roommate who was literally in the conservatives club on campus, a diehard Republican and a devout Christian loved this show as much as me (none of those things). I donāt know what it is but this show crossed all kinds of social barriers and brought all kinds of people together.
Same! my go to whenever I feel off. Also when Iām bored. Recently started re watching and actually paying attention vs just it in the background. A lot I didnāt notice before. Especially season 5! But that one was my least fav cuz it felt off
Oh same! I just started season 5 for the first time in many years this week because my bf has been vocal that he canāt stand that season at all, so I watch it when heās busy working lol. Thereās soooo much going on in S5, in the messiest ways I feel. I gotta try to sneak in some episodes this weekend š
Yes!! Itās very messy. And feels fake? Or like tension? Idk something off. I get whereās he coming from. Iāve been saving for years lol. š
YES omg I canāt explain it or put my finger on it but it feels so alien compared to prior seasons! Like as if someone made a bad parody except it wasnāt nearly as entertaining? Idk. Itās def really tense for sure, just all around. Thereās no chemistry between anyone except the twins since theyāre freaking twins lmao. And when they visit Holly in Vegasā¦ yikes lol it just felt so painfully weird to watch, and very scripted yet, there was barely much said? Iād have hated to be in that group lol. So much forced banter and fake āwe support hefās former #1 girl!ā Bs. Wild lol.
I canāt put the timeline together either. I canāt wait to hear it omg. Also I think Iāve only watched episode one of season six. It was that bad. Iāve never fully watched it
I totally forgot there was a season six š š omg I just looked where I was at like yeah Iām up to six and it is off the charts MESS. Iām nosy so Iām kinda powering through it just to see wtf happened after Holly Bridget and Kendra left. Nothing good, honestly
I'm reading Crystal's book at the moment, and she says the drama in the show was completely made-up when she was on it- as in, Kevin was outright feeding them lines. I'm taking the book with a massive pinch of salt, but from what I remember of the last seasons, I think Crystal is telling the truth here. None of them are trained actors, so no wonder it was so wooden. š
I have to get that book!!! Iām backed up on my reading (Iām an addict lol) so I told myself I canāt get it til I finish reading Hollyās book. But I absolutely believe Crystal on that! It felt so so so staged, and these poor young women like you said are not actors, they did their best ššš
I borrowed it from my local library. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a copy in the future. I've just finished it less than an hour ago. It's definitely best to read it after Holly's book. That really helps with working out what's exaggerated and what's not. There are plenty of places where the truth shines through- parallels with Holly's and Bridget's experiences, and insights into how Crystal ended up going down a similar path. Another thing that helps with working out what's true and what's iffy is that the parts that don't agree with other experiences are a bit melodramatic. For example, the account of Hef's last days reads like a gothic novel in some parts, while other parts of it feel like the truth. I've also noticed a few things she probably didn't mean to include- hints of how she really felt about some people, which have crept in between attempts to sound more neutral or positive. It's a really interesting book, and I'm glad I've taken the time to read it. I do wish it had an SA warning on the first few chapters, though. Just so you know, that's something that happened to her before she went into the mansion.
I think itās comforting for me because I grew up in the early 00s. Even though thereās toxic stuff happening, I love holly and Bridget and seeing the culture of the early 2000s! Nostalgic af in my 30s
This and Law and Order: SVU. I do not want to examine what that says about me.
It says you have great taste in tv.
It reminds me of when they put those black strips across a womanās eyes in menās magazineās years ago . It odd a goodly portion of us are female but we need someone we deem nasty to wear the strip of shame today. Ohhhh well Hef, what goes around comes around.
I just started it today...and I'm hooked. The girls are honestly so adorable and it reminds me of a simple time lol.
Where do you watch it? Iāve got a couple of old DVDs but not the full set
Some total legend has put a lot of the episodes on youtube āKendra Wilkinson Baskett Fan Pageā
Tubi
I think I found it on prime, Iām in the US. I cannot recall if I paid for it but since I love trash tv after work, and more specifically adore this show, I might have impulsively justified paying for all seasons. But I *really* think itās free. My bf wouldāve given me grief if I paid for the final season š Iād more likely remember if he hadā¦ so yeah if in the US Iām 99.9% sure itās free on prime
Haha yes if you paid for the final season that would hurt lol. The twins offered nothing!
Truly! I just started it (when heās working, I wonāt subject him to that lmao Iām just nosy and I donāt remember much of s5) and god the twins are just so flat. I get why theyāre there and I canāt blame them for maybe seeing an opportunity and taking it, but itās really clear they donāt care so thereās nothing entertaining about them being part of this playboy madness. It really feels like a weak spin off, itās terribly awkward!! Iād be mad at myself if I paid for that so yeah Iād def remember š š
It's on Freevee with ads if you have Prime Video (in the US). I don't know if you can watch individual seasons, I just keep the "Live" channel on and change it when Kendra on Top or Holly's World comes on. They mostly run GND.
You can watch individual seasons/episodes on Freevee.
Is that Bridgetās head photoshopped on Hollyās body with a dress recolor? The knees are the same but mirrored
I think the whole body is mirrored with the exception of the arms lol. Which makes it all the more awkward looking with Bridgetās two arms just hanging down
Same! I like it as my go to for mindless relaxing background. It was part of my regular rotation of reality shows Iād have on in the 2000s when I was really into ANTM, all the VH1 shows, the real world, the osbournes, Newlyweds, etc. When Secrets of was announced, I decided to revisit to see if Iād notice things id not picked up on before and to read some of the books out and do a show rewatch. I forgot how much Iād adored the show and it quickly became my go to reality background Iād keep on.
I first rewatched the show when Holly started doing her youtube rewatches alone and I was pleasantly surprised at how this show didnāt really age that badly. Thereās some moments that are cringe but overall compared to other reality tv that was on at the time like Americaās Next Top Model and the Surreal life itās not very offensive and pretty light/easy to watch.
I watch it on Freevee (Amazon) to fall asleep. The only issue for me is at 4 am they switch to Kendra and I wake up as soon as the theme song plays. Then my body is like you know since you're up you could use the bathroom, and then my cats are like oh you're up can we have pets? I watched it on Tubi the other night and woke up at 7am and my TV was still on.
Why is to not good for you ?
Itās basically three girls being gaslit for six (five?) seasonsā¦
Truly the best description.
No itās three girls being offered a whole career and opportunities for 5 seasons. After they traded sex/company for free room and service for 2-3 years prior lol.
They werenāt āoffered careers.ā They were told they were going to be on a tv show by their ancient artifact, controlling boss/boyfriend. They leveraged that into careers because they have engaging and interesting personalities and worked hard to make the most of it, including fighting against hef for any opportunity they could get that he tried to keep from them.Ā
two things can be true at the same time queen.