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The 1999 Dutch show ‘Big Brother’ had taken the reality TV scene by a storm, having far-reaching global consequences. Arguably, it changed TV forever by coming up with the idea that the social dynamics between strangers pitted against each other in a competitive, isolated sphere brews intrigue without the need to set up situations (which was previously the case with many so-called ‘unscripted’ reality shows). The formula worked, and the show has now well over fifty licensed franchises and even more uncountable indirect spinoffs after so many years. ‘Southern Charm New Orleans’ happens to be one of them, a reality television series that airs on Bravo. The show first premiered on April 15, 2018.

For the most part of the past two decades, reality TV was dominated by clones of this show in one form or the other. Bravo was the first network to ever improvise on it, giving it a new edge with its ‘Real Housewives’ franchise. Even though ‘Real Housewives’ is itself big enough as it is, with over ten spinoff shows, Bravo had pitched a new project in 2013, dubbed ‘Southern Charm’ based on a gated community in Charleston, South Carolina. After the show’s ongoing successful run, it spawned two spin-offs, namely, ‘Southern Charm Savannah’ and ‘Southern Charm New Orleans’.

Naturally, the ‘Southern Charm’ franchise already has a huge fan following, which made it easier for this series to garner support. Critics too have praised the show for the drama and the characters who always manage to keep things interesting.

Southern Charm New Orleans Cast: Who is in it?

The X factor that primarily sets Bravo’s reality shows apart from the ‘Big Brother‘ formula is that the latter makes use of seemingly random strangers mashed together in a hotpot cast. Instead of this, Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives‘, ‘Southern Charm’ and such shows, instead feature a very carefully selected cast, all of whose members are at least decently acquainted with each other, and the chemistry between these characters work out of the box, making up the selling point of these shows. Naturally, an ensemble cast is very important for these shows, and replacements are few and far between. So in the upcoming season of ‘Southern Charm New Orleans’, we should be seeing most of the cast return.

There is doubt, however, regarding the tenure of former NFL defensive end player Jeff Charleston, known for his long career spanning clubs like Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, and his wife, jewelry designer Reagan Charleston, as the duo have undergone a separation after the events of the debut season. Whether or not their tainted relationship will reflect on their presence in the second season is a matter of debate, however, for the most part, it will spice things up if they return. As for the rest, Tamica Lee, Justine Reese, Barry Smith, and of course, painter Jon Moody will most likely be returning next season. Moody is a celebrity of sorts, and his paintings have been featured in the White House, and he has appeared in shows like ‘Star’ and ‘Empire‘.

Southern Charm New Orleans Plot: What is it about?

Set in an ‘epicenter of fine food, soulful music, and wild times’, ‘Southern Charm New Orleans’ is basically the ‘Southern Charm‘ formula applied to a posh community at the metropolitan heart of New Orleans. The show focuses on the antics and lives of its cast, consisting of conflict, reunions, nudity, and a good measure of romantic intrigue. New Orleans might loom large in the imagination of people, but in reality, it is not a very big place, and the longer you live there, the smaller it seems to get. At least, it feels that way for the main cast members of the show, who have deep roots within the community. It is also fun for the local viewers because they sort of know these beautiful people who are being shown on television.