Netflix’s ‘Calabasas Confidential’ Reviewed as Unlikely to Produce Next Kardashians
The Story
Netflix’s new reality series “Calabasas Confidential” follows 14 young adults who return to their hometown of Calabasas after college, reuniting old flames and resentments. The review from Variety states that the show’s large cast lacks organic bonds, making the series feel forced despite some compelling individual storylines. All eight episodes of the first season are now available to stream on Netflix.
Key Facts
- The show features 14 cast members, including Jemma, Dylan (nicknamed “Douchebag Dylan”), Preston (son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen), Hercy (son of rapper Master P), and YouTube star Suede.
- The most compelling storyline involves Jemma’s authentic-seeming hurt over her ex Dylan casually dating one of her close friends midway through the season.
- The show attempts to enter a lineage of L.A.-based reality shows including the Kardashian series, “Selling Sunset,” and “The Hills.”
- Local coffee chain La La Land receives a conspicuous product placement.
- Characters in the show include two petite women named Emma and Emilie, and two chain-sporting men who make a dramatic entrance to a midseason party.
- The review describes the ensemble as so large that famous relatives and sprawling floor plans serve as substitutes for a center of gravity.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Jemma (cast member)
- Dylan (cast member, nicknamed “Douchebag Dylan”)
- Preston (son of Scottie Pippen)
- Hercy (son of Master P, half brother of Romeo)
- Suede (YouTube star, rumored association with Drake in dating history)
- Emma (cast member)
- Emilie (cast member)
Sources: Variety
