Will there be ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 3? Netflix teases major change for show’s future
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: It's official, Netflix's 'Buying Beverly Hills' has been canceled by the network for its third season, making it come to an end, as confirmed by Deadline. But after delivering two seasons filled with drama, what exactly went wrong? 'Buying Beverly Hills' gradually lost viewers and fan interest throughout the show's second season, ultimately ending up axed by Netflix. One major reason behind this demise would be how the personal drama between star of the series Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards overshadowed the actual real estate plot of the show. Executive producers of the series have pointed out that much of the season, instead of focusing on business dynamics and million-dollar real estate deals, was overtaken by the couple's marital issues and family problems.
Viewers didn't respond very well to this change in storylines, and many were quite upset with how Kyle Richards went about handling the reveal of her separation from Mauricio. Now, viewers presume the reality show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' will, obviously, capture such a big moment in her personal life since RHOBH seems to be intertwined with her public persona. It was barely touched upon on RHOBH; all of the real drama went down on 'Buying Beverly Hills'. Fans felt that they were being strong-armed into watching another show to get the entire story, which really took away from what some fans loved about each series. The combination of this narrative shift, and a sense that the show was serving as a means to air personal issues and not focus on its initial premise, created dissatisfaction among its audience, which is considered one factor for its eventual series cancellation.
'Buying Beverly Hills’ failed not just its viewers but also Netflix
Over the recent years, with its slate of real estate reality TV hits, Netflix has placed itself as a leader in this genre: 'Selling Sunset', 'Selling the OC', and 'Owning Manhattan'. This is what viewers have come to expect from the programs: fabulous displays of luxury property, personal drama, and ruthless real estate markets.
'Buying Beverly Hills' was projected to join that list, focusing on Mauricio Umansky and his family-run firm, The Agency. It never really found the same level of interest or hype. Whereas programs like the ones above balance out property showcases with personal drama and competitive stakes, in 'Buying Beverly Hills', something didn't quite work in its approach.
The series was highly dosed with the personal drama of Mauricio Umansky and his wife, Kyle Richards, which turned out to be the big change in Season 2. While this drama was meant to add a layer of intrigue, it took over the core premise of the show: luxury real estate. In contrast, shows like 'Selling Sunset' and 'Selling the OC' maintain viewers's interest through their focus on luxury real estate, competitive real estate selling, and personal drama that enhances without dominating. They seem to achieve diversity and engaging visuals that 'Buying Beverly Hills' failed to do.
Ultimately, what really killed 'Buying Beverly Hills' was its reliance on family drama rather than balancing that with some compelling real estate content.
Kyle Richards says she agreed to do ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2 only for her kids
Kyle Richards explained her decision to be in Season 2 of 'Buying Beverly Hills' by emphasizing her commitment to supporting her then husband, Mauricio Umansky, and their daughters. She revealed that her main motivation for appearing on the show was to be there for her family during a challenging time.
Kyle felt it was important to show up for her husband and daughters, who had been part of reality TV for years. Despite the marital difficulties highlighted on the show, Kyle's primary focus was on being present for her children and contributing to their support and success.
'Buying Beverly Hills’ got hit by fraudulent claims by former client
'Buying Beverly Hills' faced a lawsuit from a former client who claimed the show made fraudulent representations. The individual, identified only as "John Doe," alleged that the series, which follows real estate agent Mauricio Umansky and his team, misrepresented the quality and value of properties in order to attract viewers and potential buyers.
According to the lawsuit, the show exaggerated the features and conditions of several homes to make them appear more luxurious and desirable than they actually were. John Doe claimed these misleading portrayals led to false expectations and financial losses when trying to sell his own property. The plaintiff argued that the show's exaggerated claims created a misleading market environment, harming both buyers and sellers.
Netflix, which produces the series, denied the allegations, asserting that the show is a reality-based series and does not make false claims about the properties featured. The case is ongoing, with Netflix expected to argue that the show’s content is protected under freedom of speech and does not constitute fraud.
