The Most Played-Out 90 Day Fiancé Franchise Storylines

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Although 90 Day Fiancé and all of its spin-offs introduce new couples every season, viewers have noticed many of the same plot lines being repeated over and over. The 90 Day Fiancé franchise focuses on Americans bringing their international love interest to the U.S. to live with them. Because of this, many plot lines are naturally repeated from spin-off to spin-off and season to season—language barriers, cultural differences, and the long visa wait process. However, it's the repeated storylines within the relationships that cause some viewers to suspect the show being scripted.

In addition to repeated plot lines, fans have also grown tired of the repeated cast. Many new cast members were introduced in the current 90 Day Fiancé season 9 and there were also lots of new stars in the recent 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 5. Even still, viewers are noticing the new cast have similar plots to 90 Day Fiancé stars in previous seasons. Even when the show also features never-seen-before plots—such as the American sending their partner's nude photos to their ex, in the case of Jasmine and Gino—viewers are over the recycled storylines.

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However, some viewers have thought of a possible reason behind the repeat cast, and perhaps the recycled storylines as well. Because 90 Day Fiancé follows people traveling between various countries, fans surmised that COVID-19 put a damper on TLC being able to find new cast members. Having the borders closed all around the world would make it hard to shoot a show about international relationships. Although that explains some of the confusing timelines and returning cast members, it doesn't explain the same storylines