The90 Day Fiancéfranchiseis known forpumping out a variety of series to expand on couples’ love stories, but the franchise might be missing out on even better spin-off opportunities.Two years after the OG90 Day Fiancéseries took over the nation, the series released the90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?spin-off. That spin-off was primarily focused on married couples from the original series and how they adjusted to married life in the US. Since then, the series released well over 15 spin-offs dedicated to different stages of the international dating process.90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysis geared toward couples meeting for the first time or before they apply for a K-1 visa.90 Day Fiancé: The Other Wayis for couples living abroad.
Meanwhile,90 Day: The Single Lifedeviates slightly to focus on the alums whose relationships didn’t work out. As some couples become franchise favorites, they appear on commentary series likePillow Talk. If they were really loved, likeAnnie SuwanandDavid ToborowskyorLorenandAlexei Brovarnik, they were awardedtheir own spin-offs, too.However, it’s been over 10 years since the first90 Day Fiancéepisode hit the screens and the franchise continues to promote the same storyline with similar couples facing traditional international dating problems.Instead of sticking to similar shows that contribute to the toxic and riotous stigma of the franchise, creating more unique spin-offs might help the series regain positive popularity. These new series ideas might also be a great way for the series to showcase itself in a different light.
90 Day Fiancé House Has Been A Hit
One particular spin-off that would be a great addition to the franchise is a series dedicated to a90 Day Fiancéhouse. For the90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?Tell All,the series incorporated an additional element: a Tell All house. Normally, during the reunion, couples would stay at a hotel in between filming the segments. Instead, in Season 8, all the stars lived together in a massive mansion provided by the franchise. Living together meant the drama started before the Tell All began filming and that they could continue the on-set drama once they returned to the mansion. Additionally, having all the couples under one roof allowed viewers to see a different side of the co-stars. Being surrounded by other stars could prompt more empathy and compassion when interacting with one another. For example, some of the series’ most riotous stars, likeJasmine PinedaandBig Ed Brown,were able to improve their image after the Tell All.
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After they showed compassion to the other stars and gave helpful advice, almost everyone’s opinions about the franchise villains changed. At the same time, though, it was easy to understand why some couples wanted to split up. For instance, Michael Ilesanmi’s point of view became clearer to the other costars as they watched Angela berate him in front of their eyes. The Tell All house also added more tension and drama, since everyone could bring their drama home and continue confrontations, even After the Tell All. Expanding on this idea and making aseries dedicated to a90 Day Fiancéhousewould be agreat way to continue the saga without deviating too much from the original intent.The series could feature alums and newer stars. Together, they can showcase their experiences while they navigate their new lives in America and older stars could redeem themselves as they mentor newer couples.
90 Day Fiancé LGBTQ+ Series
Another great spin-off to add to the franchise would be an LGBTQ+ edition.In recent years, more LGBTQ+ couples have joined the franchise. In90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise,the series showcasedAlliyah Batista. Alliyah was bornDouglass,but her family didn’t support her. It wasn’t until she metShawn Finch,who helped her become more comfortable with her alter ego, Alliyah, that she started being more open about transitioning.Gabriel Paboga, Cleo Corraine,andNikki Exotikaare also other transgenderstars to appear in the series, who showcased their unique encounters. Additionally, the series has promoted same-sex and even throuple relationships in the series as well.GabyandAbbyappeared inLove In Paradise, a same-sex couple who were together for 10 years and sort of interested in a relationship withFrankie.
Carlos JiménezandDe Juan VaLentineare another same-sex couple to appear on the series, who also flirted with the idea of becoming a throuple. And last but not least, one of the series’ favorite couples,Kenny NiedermeierandArmando Rubio, is another same-sex duo that fans always beg to see more of.Same-sex couples and polyamory provide their own set of distinct struggles. With the90 Day Fiancéproduction crew focused on its original intention — international love — other storylines are easily muddied. However, a spin-off dedicated solely to the LGBTQ+ community would allow the franchise more opportunities to showcase the struggles and challenges that are distinctive to their experience.
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90 Day Fiance Single Parent Edition
Similar to being in the LGBTQ+ community,being a single parent has its own set of unique challenges. Some parents have custody battles to hash out and moving limitations. Others have more flexibility but still must ensure their partners match their already blooming family well. It’s not impossible, though. The franchise has already showcased a few single parents on the franchise.Yve Arellanowas a single mom of one who appeared in Season 9 of the original franchise. Unfortunately, though, her relationship withMohammed Abdelhameddidn’t work out since he was cheating on her.Tiffany FrancoandLiz Woodsare also single momswho appeared in the franchise and highlighted their struggles as parents in the dating scene.
Another single parent to appear wasMolly Hopkins, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Georgia who had two daughters. Unfortunately, her relationship with her older daughter Olivia suffered because ofLuis Mendez’s distaste for kids. Even betterBefore the 90 DaysSeason 7currently has two single parents,SeanandJoanne. Despite being hundreds of miles apart, the duo have bonded over their family values and shared spiritual beliefs.While the series has already showcased many single parents, these storylines are often overshadowed to highlight their relationship. A dedicated spin-off for single parents would still stay on a similar path of international dating, giving viewers new information and storylines to soak up.
In the end, the series has more than enough spin-offs to suffice and has been on air longer than many reality shows. The time to end the90 Day Fiancefranchise might be coming soon, especially as more viewers grow tired of the repetitive and toxic storylines. The franchise has attempted to improve its reputation in the last few years. Last year,90 Day Fiance: The Last Resortwas released in an effort to showcase more alum stories.Before the 90 DaysSeason 7 andThe Other WaySeason 6have almost a whole new cast with fresh plots.Nonetheless, if the series wants to make a drastic statement, it needs to make a big change.Changing the stars and switching the location isn’t always enough. However, expanding the series in a different direction might just be the change of pace the series needs.
90 Day Fiancé
Using a unique 90 Day Fiance visa, overseas fiances will travel to the US to live with their partners for the first time. Each couple will have just 90 days to decide to get married or send their international mate home.
90 Day Fiancéand its spin-offs series air onTLC, and are available to stream onMax.
