Far Trek: The Next Generation – The episode opens in Eugene, Oregon as Brandan takes a poo while video chatting with his Filipina girlfriend, Mary. Brandan boasts of the time he invests in video chatting with Mary. The couple are yet to meet in person due to expensive airfare. He resides in an RV docked in front of his godparents’, Caitlin and Ryan, house. Rent is paid through odd jobs around the house. He is estranged from his biological parents. Mary claims to be a community volunteer, a top student in her school, and a top dancer on her dance team. She tattooed his name on her body. He voices his concern about her jealousy. In 2-1/2 weeks, he will travel to Candoni, Philippines to start a new life with Mary.

Holly – 44-year-old Holly resides in Ogden, Utah. Holly is a cosmetologist/barber with ADHD. Twice divorced, both of her marriages lasted less than two months. Holly’s love interest, Wayne lives in South Africa. They practice the same religion, Jehovah’s Witness. She traveled to Johannesburg to meet him for the first time. Three days in, he pops the question. After the shock wears off, she says, “Yes.” Holly’s colleague, Sam voices concern about her moving so far away from family and friends. Holly describes her first “load-shedding” experience in South Africa when she and Wayne were robbed. She is willing to accept the risks to be with him. He is open about not wanting to live in America. In several weeks, she will leave her home and family behind to start a new life with Wayne.

Julio – 27-year-old Julio is a school safety officer/DJ in Brentwood, New York. An only child, Julio was born in the Dominican Republic. At the age of 8, his mother brought him to America. He was held back by a language barrier until he discovered music. He boasts of his extensive itinerary. He met his Dutch love interest, Kirsten, after several months of online dating. They arranged to meet monthly up until now. His family and friends are unaware of his plan to relocate to the Netherlands. In three months, he will leave his home to start a new life with Kristin.

Armando & Kenny – A nearly 30-year age difference did not stop Kenny from relocating to La Mision, Mexico to live with Armando and his daughter, Hannah. The couple have been together for seven years. After two years of marriage, Kenny is ready to pick up his roots and relocate to Mexico City. Armando, a small-town boy at heart, is not keen on the idea. The couple is doing a test move to get a feel of life in the metropolitan area. They have different views on surrogacy. Kenny is concerned about his age.

Brandan – A big reveal at the dentist’s office leaves Mary devastated. Brandan and Mary have trust issues due to cheating exes. She is none too happy to see his dental assistant is Audrey. He expresses his anxiety when around other women for fear of how she will react. Audrey asks if Mary is his first love. He admits to being in love before which upsets Mary. Seeing her reaction, he immediately retracts the admission.

Holly – Holly and Wayne’s wedding is scheduled within a week of her arrival. During a video call, she asks if he has concerns about not satisfying her on their honeymoon. He assures her that they will “give honeymoon a new name.” He questions if her mother will like him. She is confident her mother will love him. Her mother will join her in traveling to South Africa. He is apprehensive about her plans to live with them for three months. Holly warns that her mother has a history of disliking her husbands and boyfriends. He secretly wants her to go back to America after they are married. She confesses to wanting a lot of sex.

Julio – Vincent, Julio’s friend, asks Julio if he ever broached the subject of Kirsten moving to be with him. Julio confesses to no longer wanting to live in the U.S. Vincent asks how long his mom has known about her. Julio blames the delay to his uncertainty but two months together quelled his doubt. His mother has no idea he went to the Netherlands to visit Kirsten. Vincent questions Julio’s actions.

Mary – Mary resides with her grandparents, Dionesio and Lucia. Her brother, Romar, and girlfriend, Angel, have two children. Mary blames her fear of abandonment to her parents deserting her as a baby. She compares Brandan to Harry Potter and Justin Bieber. While the 24/7 video calling is her idea, she disconnects her router but tells him it was a power outage. Unknowing to Brandan, she spends time with her male friends – Puding, Gello, and Pong. Mary claims to be a virgin. She is confident their jealousy will evaporate once they are together. Puding explains how Brandan’s jealousy has driven a wedge between their friendships. She blames his insecurities on her decision to drop out of college.

Julio – Julio and his mother discuss Kirsten. He asks if he is in love with her. He tells her that they have been talking for over a year. She questions why he withheld it from her until just recently. She feels he did not trust her enough to confide in her sooner. He opens up about his plans to move to the Netherlands. He comforts her while she weeps.

Kenny & Armando – Kenny and Armando share different feelings about relocating to New Mexico. Armando is completely satisfied with small-town life while Kenny wants more amenities at his fingertips.

Kirsten – In Nijeveen, Netherlands, Kirsten rides a bike everywhere and enjoys time with friends. She works in human resources. Julio waits at the airport when she calls in a frantic state. A customs hiccup has both of them on edge.

Brandan – Brandan gets an earful from his mother, Angela, and sister, Kailey. Not mentioned previously, Angela and Brandan rekindled their relationship after she got sober. Kailey admits to having no respect for Mary because of the way she makes Brandan feel. He apologizes for not visiting them. She blames it on Mary’s jealousy before asking if Mary is working on her insecurities. Angela believes their relationship is “toxic.” Listening to their conversation, Mary breaks down sobbing. Jayden accuses Brandan of choosing Mary over his family. They both miss spending time together. Irate, Angela blames Mary for their estranged relationship. He assures them that it will be better once they are together.

 

90 Day Fiance – The Other Way  Review

Kenny and Armando are not new to the show. Kenny is the more ambitious partner while Armando is happy living in a small town. The couple appears to have a normal, happy life. To keep the story going, TLC needs to create some drama. Armando wants a baby, Kenny not so much. Kenny wants to live in a big city, Armando not so much.

Brandan and Mary are an uptight couple with major insecurities. While the couple supposedly video chat 24/7, Mary claims to be a volunteer, top dancer, model, and college student. Brandan pressured her to give up everything, including her male friends. What he doesn’t know is she spends time with them when he is asleep. Brandan appears to be the more honest partner. In the intro, the show portrayed Angela and Brandan’s relationship as nonexistent. Near the end of the episode, it is revealed, she is sober and very open to rebuilding their relationship. Angela, Kailey, and Jayden blame Mary for driving a wedge between them.

Holly, a two-time divorcee, is in a long-distance relationship with business owner, Wayne. She is moving to Johannesburg to start a new life with him. However, she is apprehensive about the rolling blackouts and growing crime wave. He is none too thrilled about her mother living at his place for three months.

Julio is madly in love with Dutch human resources worker, Kirsten. He plans to move to the Netherlands to get away from America. His mother is hurt by his decision to conceal their relationship. He, being her only child, is understandable.

It is questionable how much of the show is real. Julio and Kirsten’s relationship is probably more advanced than the show is letting on. Mary is probably withholding secrets from Brandan. Her emotions feel disingenuous. Brandan’s RV is probably fake.

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