The Hulu reality series Love in Fairhope is a curious mix and match of unscripted and scripted drama, following the lives and loves of five women in the patchwork quilted town of Fairhope. We know that there is an audience out there for a reality show of this nature, as we have already seen similar content in The Hills and Vanderpump Rules, so with all that said, it might be time to take a closer look at the possibility of Love in Fairhope Season 2.
The first season dropped on September 27th, 2023, and the interesting premise — that the people and their stories are all based on real-life incidents– intrigued people to watch.
The production team behind the show was also well-versed in knowing what their viewers wanted. They were in fact behind Vanderpump, so despite the claims that Love in Fairhope is a unique television presentation, it has to be said, we have seen ideas like this in the past.
As far as reception for the show goes, well it’s been a little lukewarm so far.
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Reese Witherspoon may have sold her production company in 2021, but she is still an executive producer involved with the company, and her name is attached to this, no doubt leading to lovers of her previous films and TV shows tuning in, but there is a slightly uncanny valley feeling to this project that may turn a few viewers off.
Perhaps the attempt to mix reality and soap-style drama, with performers who all seem to be at different ability levels, is raising a few critical eyebrows, and there is also a chance that viewers are spending a lot of time wondering just what this show is.
There are points in the drama where you start to wonder if the show itself is in the middle of an identity crisis.
Will there be a season 2 of the Hulu series Love in Fairhope?
Renewed or Canceled Status: TBC
Now don’t shoot the messenger here, but at the time of writing, there is no hint that the show will be renewed. However, bear in mind that it’s early days.
All kinds of data must be obtained by the Gods of streaming renewals before they will consider another series, and the show has not really had time to find its audience yet.
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In some cases, a show is an immediate hit that demands a second series — Squid Game springs to mind, but other shows can be slow burners that increase their watch time as word spreads.
It really is a game of numbers, and until they get the relevant information, no decision will be made.
So if you were a fan of the show, don’t despair just yet, as there is always a chance that word of mouth will lead to a steady viewership climb, and the drop-off rate will be low.
In the meantime, if you do want another series, spread the word to everyone you know to check the series out.
Every little helps.
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