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The Rise and Fall of Love Island
The year is 2024 and the internet is exploding with clips from a little known reality show called Love Island. Interested parties download Peacock to find that there are not 8 or 10 episodes to catch up on, but nearly 30— shows uploaded almost daily with an hour of non-stop relationship drama featuring some of the most beautiful people you’ve ever seen. You’re compelled to watch nightly, to catch the plays and antics before they disseminate across social media like a nightly sports recap. Add to that a setting worthy of any beach read and it’s easy to see why the show is so addictive.