Hey, hedonists. Today my longtime anchor partner, Louis, joins me for a deep dive into the Peacock Network's reality dating show, "Couple to Throuple." Of course, when I first heard about this show, I braced myself for a potential freak show. But curiosity got the better of us, and we ended up binge-watching all ten episodes.
On one hand, the show leans into some problematic tropes. We discuss the prevalence of "unicorn hunting" - that's when couples seek out a single person, usually a woman, to spice up their relationship without truly valuing her autonomy. It's a real issue in the poly community, and the show doesn't shy away from it. The format of the show also feels a bit reductive, trying to force complex poly dynamics into a neat TV package.
However, the show is also groundbreaking. Louis and I talk about how, despite its flaws, "Couple to Throuple" is normalizing conversations about ethical non-monogamy on a mainstream platform. It's like when the Power Rangers had a Yellow Ranger who was Asian and a Black Ranger who was Black - problematic? Sure. But also a step towards representation?
We get into how the show portrays jealousy, communication, and the delicate dance of being romantically and erotically involved with more than one person. It's not perfect, but it's a start. And we're excited to see what kind of more nuanced, thoughtful media this might pave the way for.
I’d like to unpack this cultural moment together. Your thoughts in the comments, please! The discourse is half the fun.
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