How much of Mercy and Ike's reality show can you take? [Review]
Nearly a month later and two episodes down, it is unclear if the show is living up to its great expectations on the reality show end of the spectrum.
'Mercy and Ike' focuses on the lives of the reality stars post the famed show in 2019 [BBN]
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Big Brother Naija sweethearts, Mercy Eke and Ike Onyema recently opened their privates to viewers for a second round in their new show called 'Mercy and Ike'.
'Mercy and Ike' offers an exclusive weekly insight into the lives and blossoming romance of the celebrity sweethearts post the famed 2019 reality show. The potential goldmine targets the curiosity of die-hard Big Brother Naija fans who have at some point, fantasized about the lives of the reality stars. That and the fact that we all love a happily ever after script.
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Nearly a month later and two episodes down, it is unclear if the show is living up to its great expectations on the reality show end of the spectrum.
Obviously, the show's organizers spared no expense in its production. It boasts of impressive picture quality and an indelible display of luxury plus each episode goes straight to Showmax for fans who can't catch the action on African Magic Showcase.
Mercy's classic grass to grace story is also a soft spot for her fans but all that pause in transmission to wipe a few tears while giving the viewers a few seconds to awww and owww knocks the audience out of whatever little feeling of perceived chemistry.
The couple gives off no emotion remotely related to attraction. We hear them insinuate that they are in love, even pretend to genuinely care about flirting strangers and I might as well condemn myself to a lifetime of watching the Premier League before I find their romance believable. Behind Ike's plastic smile is a fed-up brother with eyes that constantly scream unprintable words.
Away from the full-on display of luxury, the drama that only Mercy offers is something to look forward to . Mercy is a worthy onscreen subject because we know she's a ticking time bomb.
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So, in spite of its early flaws, hope is not lost. There might be some Mercy theatrics lurking around corner which means there is still ample time for the show to redeem itself.
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