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Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 introduces us to a new captain, a new yacht, and a new crew of eight who are ready to take on the challenges and pleasures of working in the Greek islands. The season promises to deliver drama, romance, and scandals, as well as stunning views of the Mediterranean scenery and culture.

The season starts with Captain Mark Howard, a veteran of the yachting industry, who leads the crew of the Ionian Princess, a 150-foot yacht that can accommodate up to 12 guests. The crew consists of Chief Stewardess Hannah Ferrier, Chef Ben Robinson (who also appeared on Below Deck), Second Stewardess Julia d'Albert Pusey, Third Stewardess Tiffany Copeland, Bosun Bryan Kattenburg, Lead Deckhand Bobby Giancola, and Deckhands Danny Zureikat and Jen Riservato.

The season follows the crew as they deal with various charter guests, from a group of models who want to do a calendar shoot on board, to a group of bachelors who want to party and hook up with the crew, to a group of Oklahoma cowboys who want a country-themed hoedown. Along the way, the crew also faces their own personal and professional issues, such as miscommunication, conflict, romance, betrayal, and dismissal.

Some of the most memorable moments of the season include:

Danny's disobedience and overstepping of boundaries with the guests, which earns him several warnings and eventually leads to his firing by Captain Mark.

Bobby's crush on Julia, who has a boyfriend back home, and his jealousy over her friendship with Ben.

Hannah's feud with Ben over their different styles of service and communication in the galley.

Tiffany's struggle to keep up with her duties and Hannah's expectations as a third stew.

Bryan's promotion to bosun and his strict management of the deck crew.

Jen's frustration with being assigned all the tedious tasks by Bryan.

The crew's attempt to stream a live football game for the guests in the middle of the sea.

The crew's involvement in saving a nearby vessel that was sinking.

Hannah and Ben's date night and their subsequent redefinition of their relationship.

The crew's day off in Mykonos, where they enjoy some fun and relaxation.

The season ends with a final charter that tests the crew's patience and professionalism. The guests are demanding, rude, and disrespectful, and they leave behind a mess and a low tip. The crew is relieved to finish the season and say goodbye to each other.

Overall, Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 is an entertaining and engaging watch that offers a glimpse into the glamorous and stressful world of yachting. The show balances the drama and humor of the crew's interactions with each other and the guests, as well as the beauty and culture of the Mediterranean destinations. The show also showcases the skills and challenges of working on a luxury yacht, from cooking exquisite meals to handling emergencies.

My rating for Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 is 7 out of 10. I think it is a good introduction to the spin-off series, but it also has some flaws and room for improvement. Some of the flaws are:

The editing of some episodes is choppy and inconsistent, leaving out some important details or scenes.

Some of the crew members are not very likable or relatable, such as Danny, Bryan, or Jen.

Some of the drama or conflicts are repetitive or exaggerated, such as Bobby's obsession with Julia or Hannah's clash with Ben.

Some of the charter guests are too obnoxious or boring to watch.

I hope you enjoyed my review.

Yes of course this episode was about the continuing misadventures and complete screw ups of Danny. And there were many. His thick headedness by this point in the season was both incredible and mystifying. One wondered just how any person could have even survived to his age while being as mentally dense as him. The only possible explanation is that he had had a very spoiled and protected childhood where he got away with murder and his every whim was indulged. Of course he was fired, though it's very obvious the producers of the show made sure it didn't happen as soon as it would have on a real yacht instead of on a floating soap opera. He was better for the ratings then the boat or "crew".

Still Bryan was in his own way just as bad Danny when it came to his complete inability to also take any criticism. He is a very sexist and misogynist man, but is just as weak as Danny when it comes to the lack of ability to see anything but absolute perfection in himself. He believes he is a perfect boss, but he does treat all of the females on the show as lesser people. As below him. Even the women who are not in his department and it's certainly worse after he has been drinking. I am not in yachting, but I have managed people for more than 40 years and he has a huge ego problem and an even worse problem managing women. It will eventually destroy his career if he doesn't stop being such a 19th century male chauvinist and join the 21st century soon. And rightfully so. Neanderthals like him don't belong in today's workplace.