Summary

TheBelow Deckfranchise includes some incredible spin-off shows alongside the original, butI think the originalBelow Deckis easily the best show in the franchise. Beginning in 2016,Below Deckhas been one of the most popular reality TV shows on Bravo. Taking a look at the lives of the employees of superyachts and some of the insane things charter guests ask of them, the workplace observational show has been a staple for reality TV viewers for years. In the early seasons of the show,Captain Lee Rosbach was at the helmof the series, making tough calls.

WhileCaptain Lee was the original Captain aboard the various superyachts featured onBelow Deck,things changed afterBelow Deckseason 10. Throughout the season, Captain Lee was facing medical issues that made it difficult for him to work aboard a vessel. Captain Sandy Yawn, the Captain onBelow Deck Mediterranean,worked to help finish the charter season, andBelow Deckseason 11featured a new, but familiar face. Captain Kerry Titheradge, who was known to fans of the franchise as the Captain working aboardBelow Deck Down Under’s charter, took over and brought the series back to status quo.

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The Original Is Always Better Than The Sequel

WhileBelow Deckmay have had some seasons that are lackluster in comparison to the other spin-offs in the franchise,the fact that it’s the original series will always make it superior. WhenBelow Deckpremiered, the idea of following the crew of a superyacht charter was unheard of, but a whole new generation of yachties has comefrom watching the antics onBelow Deck.With new people in the industry and many citingBelow Deckas the reason they became interested in yachting, the original series is a huge reason that the franchise has become such a big success.

While some of the yachties onBelow Deckhave missed the mark in the past, the series has the best yachties in the franchise working with Captain Lee and Captain Kerry.Below Deckhas welcomed some of the most interesting crew memberswho tend to be hard working, funny, and understanding of what it takes to succeed aboard a superyacht. Bringingcrew members like Kate Chastain, Eddie Lucas, Ben Robinson, and others into the spotlight,Below Deckhas the best crew members in the franchise. Without the cast members ofBelow Deckpaving the way, the spin-offs wouldn’t exist.

Below Deck’s Captain Kerry Titheradge with Captain Lee Rosbach and orange and blue background

It’s Remained True To Itself Despite The Change In Captains

WhileBelow Deckhad Captain Lee running the show for the first ten seasons of the series, Captain Kerry has taken over on the series in the most recent season. Though some were nervous aboutCaptain Kerry taking over onBelow Deck,the show has been able to function in the exact same manner during its transition. WhileCaptain Kerry can never be exactly the same way that Captain Lee wasin the past, he’s an incredible addition toBelow Deckwho has been able to help the show remain true to itself throughout what could’ve been a tough change.

Below Deck

Cast

Below Deck is a Reality television series and franchise that has seen many spinoffs since its creation in 2013. The original series follows the lives of a crew that lives on a Superyacht called Honor and chronicles their experiences during “charter season.”

Below Deck’s Kate Chastain montage one smiling one pointing with yacht background

Below Deck 2013 Reality TV Show Poster