Married At First Sight returns with more couples taking a chance at finding love at the altar.
OPINION: I have an embarrassing confession to make. I started viewing
Married at First Sight 2021 (Australia)and became hooked. What possessed me? I never watch horror or fantasy shows. I’m one of millions. National productions of
MAFS screen every year in 15 countries, including in New Zealand. Reality TV? It’s more soap opera, dripping with drama, sentiment, sex and suspense.
Guardian writer Alexandra Spring called it “grotesque escapism”. Even while I recognise the manipulation, I record and view the next episode like the addict who knows their drug of choice is not healthy.