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As ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Nears the End of Its Season, Can the Reboot Sustain Itself?
#Vanderpump Rules#Alex Baskin#Bravo#Reality TV#Reboot#SUR#Season 12#The Valley
📌 Key Takeaways
Vanderpump Rules season 12 is considered a success by executive producer Alex Baskin
The reboot introduced new dynamics including OnlyFans storylines and non-monogamy discussions
The new cast is a mix of existing SUR employees and newcomers, all of whom still work at the restaurant
Viewership has grown significantly from live/same-day viewing to 35-day total viewers
Baskin believes there would be less pressure on a potential sophomore season compared to the reboot's first year
📖 Full Retelling
Looking ahead, Baskin believes there would be less pressure on a potential sophomore season compared to the reboot's first year, noting that audiences will eventually watch the show on its own merits rather than comparing it to nostalgic memories of the original series. The success of Vanderpump Rules has already spawned spin-offs including The Valley and The Valley: Persian Style, with Baskin expressing excitement about where this franchise universe might naturally expand next. Despite some initial backlash toward newcomers with prior reality TV experience, the production addressed these concerns directly on the show and maintained focus on the core principle of documenting young adults navigating their twenties while working together at SUR.
🏷️ Themes
Reality TV Reboot, Generational Shift, Media Evolution, Franchise Expansion
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Vanderpump Rules is an American reality television series that has been broadcast on Bravo since January 7, 2013. Developed as the first spin-off from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, it has aired 12 seasons and focuses on Lisa Vanderpump and the staff at her restaurants and bars: SUR Restauran...
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Rebooting Vanderpump Rules was always going to be a tall task, but it has been done. Last Tuesday, the final episode of season 12 aired, leaving two more reunion episodes airing on Bravo this and next Tuesday. The new cast has officially completed their first full installment, and executive producer Alex Baskin is considering the revival a success. “This was a massive undertaking,” Baskin admits to The Hollywood Reporter about putting new faces at the forefront of Bravo’s hit series. “We absolutely consider it a success.” Related Stories TV 'Real Housewives of Potomac': Bravo Exec on Season 10's Legal Scandals and What Really Happened With the Colorado Trip TV When and Where to Watch 'Survivor 50' Live Online The road to the reboot is no secret, but goes as follows: Vanderpump Rules ran 11 seasons with the same original cast, then a cheating scandal between Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval irrevocably split the group in half — between wanting to continue filming with all cast members to maintain their show or siding with Madix in setting clear boundaries of not crossing paths with Sandoval. But now, the reboot’s inaugural year is over. If the series gets renewed for a 13th season (with reports indicating that’s the case), it may be time to drop the word “reboot” and start accepting this new era, or extension, of the franchise. Or not — that’s up to viewers. But it appears the Bravo audience is still tuning in. On average, Vanderpump Rules season 12 has grown over eight times from live and same day viewing to 35-day total viewers (across platforms through 35 days and based on data for the first four episodes). With Bravo and its luminaries sharing nothing but positive indicators , it really appears the new crop is here to stay. Below,...
