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Couple to Throuple Review: Sexy Fun or Ethical Failure?

Polyamory or Spectacle - What Are We Watching? While thoroughly binge-worthy, much of the show's drama stems from jealous meltdowns. Is Couple to Throuple giving ethical non-monogamy a bad name in pursuit of ratings?

Arash Nahandian by Arash Nahandian
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Brace yourself, because Couple to Throuple is about to take you on a wild ride. This racy new Peacock series throws four established couples headfirst into the world of polyamory. Following the reality TV formula to a tee, cameras track their every move as these pairs invite sexy singles to shack up with them in Panama.

Hosted by actor Scott Evans, the show sets things up like a typical paradise dating program. But rather than eliminate contestants, these couples “match” with potential third partners. The goal? To explore forming throuples, with the guidance of sexologist Shamyra Howard.

Right from the jump, Couple to Throuple turns up the heat. We catch glimpses of steamy night vision clips and hear suggestive moaning on the audio track. Through Matching Ceremonies and Stay or Swap rounds, the pairs mix and mingle with bisexual and pansexual prospects. Bedrooms get serious camera time too, leaving little to the imagination.

So whether you’re curious, shocked or downright enthralled, one thing’s for sure – this show aims to tantalize. With boundary-pushing challenges, voyeuristic peeks and nonstop tension, the drama promises to be wild. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

An Experiment in Paradise

Serving as ringleader for this polyamorous three-ring circus is none other than Scott Evans. As host, the Access Hollywood personality brings wit and warmth to Couple to Throuple. Helping him guide the show’s messy antics is sexologist Shamyra Howard. Through candid conversations and boundary-pushing challenges, she pushes our couples to confront their desires, jealousy and more.

The stage for this social experiment? A tropical Panamanian villa, complete with steamy shared suites. Here, our intrepid pairs shack up alongside 14 sexually fluid singles. At regular Matching Ceremonies, the couples get to pick a prospect to couple up with, forming throuples. The catch? That special someone must choose them back.

Once paired up, these trios face additional Stay or Swap rounds every few days. This keeps tension high as rival prospects try wooing the couples away. Camera crews capture every wink, kiss and tender moment – not to mention some R-rated action under the sheets!

In between ceremony drama, Howard conducts exercises to foster communication and vulnerability. From kissing in front of each other to emotional fireside chats, the couples bare their souls while testing boundaries. The goal is to navigate jealousy and give this thruple thing an honest go. But with temptations at every corner, can these pairs commit to ethical non-monogamy? Or will heads and hearts be turned?

Spicing Things Up, For Better or Worse

Let’s face it – Couple to Throuple relies on two key ingredients: sex and drama. From the get-go, producers tantalize viewers with steamy night vision footage trailing contestants between the sheets. The moaning audio leaves little doubt about what’s going down. And the frequent romps continue as new prospects shuffle in and out of suites.

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Yet the show also leans hard into relationship tension, for that can’t-look-away appeal. Established pairs, some on uneven footing already, confront jealousy and insecurity at every turn. Contestant Sanu sums it up well, calling the entire setup “dehumanizing.” She cautions that these couples seem to view her as an “object for experimentation.”

Indeed, many of the pairs admit they know little about polyamory entering this process. Several attempt it previously with disastrous consequences. So why return to the scene of heartache? The motivation seems less about ethical non-monogamy and more about stirring up TV drama.

Corey shares that partner Wilder once crossed boundaries in a throuple tryst. But here she stands, gazing stone-faced as he slips between the sheets with a sultry single. Similarly, Ashmal and Rehman’s three-year relationship immediately nosedives thanks to – you guessed it – jealousy issues.

With its reliance on racy clips and relationship woes for entertainment value, is Couple to Throuple giving ethical non-monogamy a bad name? Or simply making for compulsively watchable reality TV? Either way, it’s bound to keep tongues wagging.

An Imperfect Portrayal

While Couple to Throuple marks fresh reality TV territory, its interpretation of polyamory proves imperfect. As evidenced by Reddit threads, seasoned practitioners take issue with the show’s narrow focus on closed triads. This is when an existing couple dates a third person together, rather than maintaining separate external relationships.

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Problems in this approach soon arise. The pairs often treat the new addition like a communal plaything, rather than an equal partner. Primary duo Lauren and Dylan feel friction when the balance shifts too far toward Dylan’s connection with their girlfriend. Another troubling trend: both male-female pairs explicitly seek out bisexual women – or “unicorns,” in community parlance.

The show also skirts ethical issues ingrained in the polyamorous lifestyle. Practitioners emphasize continuous consent, yet couples pressure wary prospects into sexual scenarios early on. And while serious “polys” commit to open communication, vulnerability and emotional availability, many of these couples seem half-hearted at best.

So what motivates them to attempt this emotionally fraught process on national television? The reasons given seem shallow at best. One man offhandedly suggests it will give his partner “intimacy with a female.” Another vaguely references connecting others to “feel that love.”

If that sounds lukewarm, some harbor blunter intentions, as Sean admits: “Maybe you can stop talking my ears off about everything.” Lovely. For Sean and others, is this just an excuse to hook up under the guise of exploration?

While shows like Couple to Throuple shed light on alternative relationship configurations, viewers should enjoy the drama while taking the emotional complexities with a grain of salt. Because as fun as a beachside romp may seem, the triad lifestyle requires soul-searching these couples have only begun to model.

Pushing Boundaries, For Better or Worse

With its unfiltered glimpses into thrupling, Couple to Throuple elicits shocked laughter one minute and cringes the next. Reviewers compare the show to boundary-pushing predecessors like Temptation Island. And it certainly raises the bar for depictions of real-life sexuality on mainstream TV.

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Yet peeking into private bedrooms has some crying foul. Contestants bare emotions, insecurities – and plenty more – during their monthlong, paradise-based journey. And with tension dialed up by producers, meltdowns and blowups provide primetime entertainment.

So is this show empowering, exploitative or somewhere in between? Much depends on how seriously you take the couples’ quest for ethical non-monogamy. Skeptics argue the quick timeframe and pressure-cooker environment set the stage for drama over meaningful connection.

Meanwhile true believers may see an eye-opening exploration of complex relationship dynamics. And those simply seeking titillation can enjoy the vicarious thrills and allure of temptation.

No matter where you stand, Couple to Throuple pushes boundaries in terms of both sexual openness and emotional vulnerability. Time will tell whether its bold formula makes for groundbreaking TV…or just more salacious reality fare tailor-made for rubbernecking. For now, audiences seem eager to gawk, cringe and play armchair counselor to its rollercoaster romances.

Worth a Watch, Despite Flaws

So should you take a dip in Couple to Throuple’s hot tub of hormone-fueled drama? That depends on why you’re watching. If you enjoy boundary-pushing reality TV, add it to your queue for shock value alone. Peacock’s new gem offers voyeuristic thrills as couples navigate intimacy with strangers on camera.

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That said, viewers hoping for an insightful look at ethical non-monogamy may come away disappointed. The show leans into jealousy and titillation over nuanced emotion. And some couples seem questionably equipped for the communication and vulnerability required to balance multiple partners.

So reality TV enthusiasts can dive right in, embracing the messy ride to come. But those seeking a valuable portal into “thrupling” should look to other resources first. From podcasts to books by polyamory experts, better primers exist to explore non-monogamy in an ethical light.

Of course, watching wide-eyed as relationships crumble makes for deliciously dramatic TV…even if the peeks behind closed doors get awkward fast. So cue this one up for laughs, shocks and secondhand embarrassment galore. Just don’t expect an instruction manual for successful polyamory. For that, you’re better off googling.

The Review

Couple to Throuple

6 Score

In the end, Couple to Throuple makes for tempting but turbulent viewing. Fans of flashy relationship shows should enjoy its liberal helpings of skin and friction. However, the couples’ shaky foundations underline that not everyone’s cut out for the communication and compromise of polyamory. Treat this enticing social experiment as reality TV first; an ethical portrayal of non-monogamy, less so. If nothing else, it may have you thankful for the relative tranquility of monogamy!

PROS

  • Boundary-pushing premise and sexuality
  • Voyeuristic drama and temptation dynamics
  • Insight into a lesser known relationship configuration
  • Scott Evans brings warmth as likeable host
  • Shamyra Howard provides thoughtful guidance

CONS

  • Questionable whether couples are ready for ethical non-monogamy
  • Potentially narrow portrayal of polyamorous lifestyles
  • Singles may feel objectified at times
  • Formatted to create drama in existing relationships
  • Rapid timeframe unlikely to lead to lasting triads

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