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‘MAFS’ Season 17 viewers fume over 'unnecessary' two hour 'filler' episode amid failed marriages

‘MAFS’ Season 17 wrapped up with filler episode

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 has been dubbed as the 'worst' season ever as none of the marriages lasted till Decision Day. The Lifetime show continued even after the cast members announced divorces and the viewers left furious over the filler episodes.

'MAFS' debuted the 'Where Are They Now' episode and provided the latest details on the Lifetime show cast members. In the episode, Clare Kerr gushed about her new boyfriend, meanwhile, Emily Balch discussed her childhood trauma during the therapy session. 

Lauren Good tried to come closer to Chloe Brown's ex-husband, Michael Shiakallis, and she also tried to pursue a romance with him. However, things didn't work out after Chlor broke her friendship with Lauren. Meanwhile, Chloe blamed her co-stars for the online hate that she had been receiving.

The 'MAFS' viewers left disappointed with the finale as the episode featured unnecessary fillers. A social media user tweeted, "Not sure how much of this filler I can stand..." Another person added, "What is this episode??? Seriously lame. So tired of hearing them whine at each other."

Another internet user penned, "What’s the point of this episode?" Another X user wrote, "This #mafs episode is unnecessary. Im bored!!!!!" Another critic penned, "Do I watch the messy trash that is Denver #MarriedAtFirstSight for the unnecessary #WhereAreTheyNow?" Another viewer said, "Seriously?!? Another episode of #MAFS is on tonight?!? How is there anything left to discuss?"

'MAFS' cast accused of 'controlling' narrative

'MAFS' Season 17 cast members cared more about the optics than working on their marriages. However, the Denver cast was accused of 'controlling' the narrative. During the reunion, Brennan Shoykhet claimed that the entire cast had agreed to 'band together' in an attempt to control the show’s narrative.

Brennan revealed, "Let's not give the producers the control to spin the narrative however they want We were like, let's take control for ourselves and tell our story the way we wanted to." He added,  "Our goal, collectively, was to get through this together in the best possible way."

When will 'MAFS' Season 18 premiere?

Lifetime has yet to reveal 'MAFS' Season 18 release date but fans can expect the new season around July. The production company started casting in March 2023 and wrapped up filming at the beginning of 2024. The upcoming season would take place in Chicago.

The upcoming season will feature more drama and exciting romance as the five new couple will get married. The preview of the upcoming season also teased a potential runaway bride who felt cold feet just before walking down the aisle.

'MAFS' Season 17 is available to stream on Lifetime.