Summary
Selling the OC is the perfect kind of trash reality show that makes the world go round.
This review of the Netflix reality series Selling the OC season 1 does not contain spoilers.
We have a spin-off of the series Selling Sunset dropping on Netflix in Selling the OC. Is the series worth a binge? Let’s dive in.
Twin brothers Jason and Brett Oppenheim open a brand new real estate office in Orange County, California. The series follows 11 real estate agents in the area that are fighting, clawing their way into selling these MASSIVE homes to their clients.
Right off the bat, we set the tone of the stakes in this area. We are introduced to this MASSIVE house in Laguna Beach that will result in an agent commission of over $3 MILLION. Folks, I need to become a real estate agent because that is ABSURD. The agents at the house are discussing the life-altering money they could receive if they sell this house. You can tell this is about to start a battle between these folks, and I am here for it.
The entire series felt like everyone was built up to hate Gio, but honestly, he was my favorite part of the show. Sure the guy can come off as a jerk, but I couldn’t knock the man’s hustle to want to be the best real estate agent. Another thing I liked about him was how conviving he was. He was always playing all the sides and was one to start something and kind of step back and watch the situation blow up.
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The culmination of the series sees the group reach over $100 MILLION in sales, and the Oppenheim brothers treated the agents to a yacht party. But unfortunately, while we are supposed to celebrate, these folks couldn’t resist being wrapped up in so much drama. The Alexandra duo pissed everyone off, and I truly want to see some of these ladies come to blows because they were heated. However, the Alexandra duo got the last laugh because when everyone returned, they had sold a $20 million house that got them over 600 thousand in commission. So when I say this was my favorite moment, IT WAS. I need a season two, NOW.
Look, if you know me, I love trashy reality TV, and Selling the OC is 100% that. It is dramatic, wild, and has some fun personalities that you love or hate easily. I think what makes this stand out is the luxurious houses that will leave you picking your jaw off the ground. When you mix that in with these people trying to sell these houses to keep up this lavish lifestyle they live, it’s some downright entertaining TV.
Overall, if you are a fan of Selling Sunset, you will be 100% equally invested in each of these characters and the show. But, dare I say I enjoyed Selling the OC more than Selling Sunset? I believe this one had slightly more drama and hooked me even further.
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Compared to Selling Sunset this show dwarfs. Too many young, catty women ganging up on two women who throughout the show have done nothing that I saw to warrant the bullying they endured! Polly is mean and shows you who she really is with her fowl mouth and screaming nature. What Kayla did while drinking too much was nothing worse then what Alex Hall did on the beach with Tyler. What about Polly stripping naked on the beach at a work function??? So inappropriate! Alex Hall pretends to be sweet but in reality is nothing but a troublemaker and a pot stirrer. I liked Alex Rose and Jarvis because they were highly professional and tried to be kind and make friends with the other women only to be further bullied. Hang in there, Ladies! The men – in the beginning Gio was not to my liking but redeemed himself when he approached Alex Hall regarding her ignoring his wife, which she clearly did. Also, I found him to be very professional. On the other hand, “married” Tyler lets Alex Hall kiss his face and grope him on the beach as Polly is stripping on her way to the water… On the yacht Polly feeling no pain while drinking, sat on his lap and no one said a word to her! I think Tyler likes all this attention married or not. How dare he give Alex Rose and Jarvis a speech about how they are bullying the other women! Those other women are simply jealous of their success and professionalism. I saw nothing mean or conniving from these two ladies. Congrats to these two for their $20 Million sell! Hopefully, season 2 will be kinder to these two professionals… If not commissions are better than acceptance any day!
My husband and I absolutely love selling sunset. The women are beautiful, and classy whether they like each other or not. There is nothing entertaining or luxury lifestyle about women gaslighting, bullying and sl$tshaming each other. Alex Hall and Polly were unbelievably crass and horrid people who should go back to wherever they came from. I’ve lived in Orange County for 20 years and the women here are all equally gorgeous, and fun. Show us the cars and million dollar listings and leave the trash at the door for season two.
Polly and Alex Hall are major hypocrites. Brandi is such a followed. Jarvis and Rose are real classy women I love them
I absolutely love the show, but I was so annoyed seeing Jarvis and Rose getting bullied constantly. Polly and Alex Hall are the biggest bullies ever existed, they’re both shady people and the rest of the team are literally puppies sucking up to them. Kayla has to learn how to stand up for herself and stop acting like a puppy after all that Hall started about her smh ????
I absolutely love the show, but I was so annoyed seeing Jarvis and Rose getting bullied constantly. Polly and Alex Hall are the biggest bullies ever existed, they’re both shady people and the rest of the team are literally puppies sucking up to them. Kayla has to learn how to stand up for herself and stop acting like a puppy after all that Hall started about her smh ????
Love the show BUT Tyler allowing all of that flirting is on him and his marriage. Who’s going to like anybodys mouth on my husbands nose or anywhere . He is married HE should respect his marriage. Alex n Polly are bully’s. Kayla try’s to fit in and be the victim.
It’s stupid