Below Deck
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Rememberthat blowupwith the bourbon-drinking charter guests?
RememberCaptain Sean?!?
Theres no question this season was front-loaded with grade-A drama we were spoiled!
But whered all that momentum bring us?
To this finale, which manages to be boring, exciting, painful, and frustrating all at once.
Like the crew members after saying good-bye to their final charter, lets dive right in.
Remember this because its pretty much the episodes theme for her!
Anyway, the ice cream ends up being fine, and the guests love it.
When Eddie returns to pick the guests up, theyre still talking about his Alexander Hamilton appearance.
I heard he stopped by, yeah, replies Eddie, ever committed to the bit.
She tells Fraser that Rachel is being so short when nothing about their previous interaction conveyed that from Rachel!
As its felt for much of the season, its the world against Heather this episode.
Oh my God, just keep her the fuck away from me, Rachel says under her breath.
I love a moody chef.
It wows the guests, but shes not done with the firepower yet.
Dessert is a cherries jubilee with pistachio ice cream and flamed rum, somehow even more impressive.
chalks up to galley distractions.
(I think Eddie has the most fun, though, getting to fake die.)
The final day of the final charter begins how else?
with Heather lamenting to Fraser that Rayna wouldnt talk to her in the galley last night.
The dayalsobegins with Captain Lee excited to pop Eddies cherry that is, have him dock the boat!
Early into Eddies docking, he notices he doesnt have any bow thrusters.
I still dont understand how megayachts work, but Idoknow thats a bad thing.
Lee takes over, but the engineer quickly fixes the problem, and Eddie is driving once again.
Good, because I wouldve been just as disappointed as Eddie if he didnt get to dock the boat!
The docking goes well, thankfully, and the guests are in awe.
They leave the boat with that same spirit, talking about how it was their best vacation ever.
Now you wouldnt havequitegathered that from their $17,000 tip, but the crews not complaining.
After a dip in the water, they get ready for one final night out.
A pretty cool restaurant in the middle of the jungle is where the drama begins.
We dont want no other fucking bitch saying it.
And you might see the mood change at the table instantly!
But heres where she loses me.
Like Fraser said in his confessional, shes clearly poking at Heather now.
Heather is eventually on her knees, where Rayna says she can stay because theres no forgiveness there.
None of this is remotely entertaining to watch.
Uncomfortable would be a generous assessment.
Rachel eventually calms Rayna down for what must have been the most awkward car ride ever.
(Wes is right there in the back seat, for starters!)
Bless Jake for joking, Whos up for anal?
as the crew boards the yacht.
He doesnt quite get that, but he and Rayna do spend the night together.
And thats the note were leaving on!
I dont know if that wouldve changed last night, but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Kaylee is the first to leave, and shes ready to live her #vanlife.
Wes is next, ready to return to his sailboat, which he hopes hasnt sunk.
I agree: I hope he still has his sailboat, too.
Rayna follows after a dramatically long, absolutely meaningless hug with Heather.
Bravo would be stupid not to have them back.
What a joy that was to watch too!
Im going to be in a parking lot near you, Rachel threatens or promises.
Heather leaves with some comment about how shes grown.
Sure, you’ve got the option to think that!
And we end not quite how we began with Eddie and Captain Lee.
Lee is once again proud of Eddie and wondering about the day whenhetakes over as captain.
But hey, Ill watch him hit it one more time next year.
Bonus: Do you want to be Aaron Burr?
No, Lee replies.
It would just scare the hell out of you, but youd like it.
