The trailer for season 7 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?was released on July 13th, and fans quickly took to Reddit to share their opinions. From confusion around who is starring in the season to complaints about the direction of the show, r/90DayFiancewas buzzing with commentary from the moment the trailer dropped.
The best reactions summarize the feeling of discontentment on the part of the viewers and the stars of the show, as, by the looks of the trailer, the couples will be facing major issues this season, truly putting the question mark in the show's tagline, "happily ever after." Redditors are never shy to share how they're feeling, and their reactions are a mixture of concern and cynicism that encompasses the narrative of most 90 Day Fiancé spinoffs.
Why Ed
The top comment on the thread, and understandably so, is by Redditor rootintootn who exclaimed, "Big Ed DID NOT EVEN HAVE A 90 DAY FIANCE." Though this star is returning to yet another season ofthe show, he has never made it very far into the 90-day visa process with any of his love interests, urging onMySPAghettiPolicy's reply, "HE DOESN'T EVEN GO HERE," a clever reference to the cult classic film, Mean Girls.
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These Redditors understand the frustration of the fanbase with Big Ed, who is widely considered one of 90 Day Fiancé's biggest villains. Their reactions are an accurate reflection of how the vast majority of fans are feeling after realizing season 7 will feature this star that fans love to hate.
Happily Ever After
The season 7 trailer brims with chaos, as viewers witness Liz waxing Ed's back and Kim reminding fans she doesn't care what others think about the 18-year age gap between her and her fiancé Usman. By the end of the trailer, many of theseason's conflicts are revealed, sparking concern for Redditors like readytogohomenow who quips, "if this is what 'happily ever after' looks like, I’m staying single forever.”
This reaction is great not just for its dry humor, but because it's the overwhelming message of many of the 90 Day Fiancéseries, which primarily highlight the struggles of the couples. Viewers will have to wait just a little longer to discover how these conflicts will play out when the new season comes out on August 28th.
Frustrations
The trailer shows Kim throwing drinks on Usman again and Jenny returning to her old habits of storming off-scene, and Reddit userRabidturbofoxis already over it. “Welp. Looks like my 90 Day Vacation just got extended" they say, in reaction to the trailer. "I don't think I currently have enough threshold for frustration to start with this s***,” and they are not alone.
Many complaints surrounding this upcoming season stem from the show's reuse of the same plotlines and narratives they've been relying on for years. It's natural for fiancés to face conflict, but when the show's editors continue honing in on the same exact issues, fans get restless, as this exasperated Redditor explains.
Direction
The cast of season 7 is confusing fans who were expecting an entirely different grouping that didn't include Angela, for example, who is infamous for her wild temper tantrums on 90 Day Fiancéand neverwas able secure the K1 visa with herfiancé Michael. That confusion combined with the overwhelmingly negative direction of the last few seasons led to this insightful reaction from Reddit usertapthatsapwho attempts to understand why.
"I think part of why 90 Day is floundering is because TLC doesn’t understand why people watch it. Some people want love stories, those of us that are watching it correctly are hooting and hollering for blood, and TLC is sitting there saying 'all your favorites are back!' This thing they’re doing (season 7) isn’t for anybody." This reaction, though heavily opinionated, attempts to explain the direction the show is taking, making it one of the best and more productive responses to the trailer from Reddit.
Callback
If the season 7 trailer tells fans anything, it's that the upcoming season will take dramatic turns, many of which spell trouble for the newlyweds seeking their happy ending. Referencing one of the many ridiculously meme-worthy 90 Day Fiance quotes is RedditorEllaMenopy_who says, “In my best Asuelu voice: this is the worst of the worst.'"
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This callback to a quote from former castmate Asuelu Pulaa is quite clever, and it's one of the best Reddit reactions to the uncertain futures of the season 7 cast previewed in the trailer. Redditors are already making the best of what appears to be a turbulent season ahead.
Castmates
Much of the discussion on Reddit about the season 7 trailer is regarding which couples aren't returning, as some fans are disappointed that they'll have to wait for future seasons to follow their favorite stories. However, this discourse keeps the fandom alive and hopeful for the future of the franchise.
“NO GINO AND JASMINE?!?! Criminal.” Says aRedditor who is disappointed the couple that inspired many hilarious Before The 90 Days season 5 memeswon't be getting airtime this season. This reaction creates excitement for the future of the show at least, making it one of the best reactions to come from the tumultuous trailer.
Clout
The Redditor that originally posted about the season 7 trailer had plenty to say about the subject. RedditorSillyhilly77 says, “TLC, we want to see real relationships. Not thirsty clout seekers dating solely for the purpose of being on TV. The only couples I am sure have actual relationships are Jovi and Yara and Elizabeth and Andrei."
Their thoughtful reaction continues, "Jenny loves Sumit, but after recent seasons with Sumit dodging marriage with her like he's in The Matrix I no longer can say if Sumit loves her." Criticism is a sign that fans are invested, so asking for more from TLCis both apractical and funny reaction.
Better Options
With so many members now a part of the 90 Day franchise since its first season in 2014, viewers are always hopeful their favorite castmates will return, but for many, like ExitstentialKazoo, their hopes have been dashed. "There are much happier couples to follow up on...like Memphis and Hamsa, Kenny and Armando, Molly and Kelly, Noon and Kyle, Robert and Anny...this is wild" said the Redditor.
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Though there are more seasons ahead which will likely share the lives of fan favorites, as this Reddit user said, keeping the fanbase happy by showcasing the couples fans are most invested in would improve the outlook of the show. Fans are already speculating as to who may star on the 8th season of the show in 2024.
Bad Behavior
Fights, tears, thrown drinks, and more, 90 Day is known for packing on the drama, but when castmates take it too far, fans are the first, and sometimes only, ones to call them out. Reddit user chiropteranessa's is just one of said fans.
"It’s wild to me how TLC fired Alina over her past bad online behavior, but keep people like Angela and Ed in spite of (or because of) their current bad on-the-show behavior. Makes no sense." This reaction surmises how many viewers feel as they prepare to watch season 7.
Relatable
For some Reddit users likeOhEmGeeShelly, at the very least watching the new season will be a good reminder that being single isn't always so bad.“Whenever I think 'maybe I should get back to dating' I watch the various iterations of the 90 Day shows and then think, 'nope, I’m good.'"
This reaction shows a positive side of the rocky season ahead. Viewers are cautiously prepared for the new season airing August 28th, 2022.
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