The Hills: New Beginnings
The Hills: New Beginnings

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The Hills: New Beginnings

2021
TV Show
Canceled
3 Seasons
English

Follows the professional and personal lives of the cast of MTV's 'The Hills' and their their friends and kids, years after the final episode aired.

Insights

IMDb3.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users60%
Director: Richard Goldberg, John Vargason, Joe Pourshirazi, Kimberly SeilhamerGenres: Reality Television, Drama

Plot Summary

The Hills: New Beginnings reunites the original cast members of the iconic MTV reality series 'The Hills' over a decade later. The show follows their adult lives as they navigate careers, relationships, and family, while dealing with the aftermath of their past experiences and striving for new beginnings. Original cast members and newcomers alike attempt to reconcile old friendships and rivalries, facing personal challenges and seeking redemption.

Critical Reception

The Hills: New Beginnings received mixed reviews from critics and was met with lukewarm reception from audiences. While some appreciated the nostalgia and the cast's attempts to mature, many found the storylines repetitive and lacking the drama that defined the original series. The show struggled to capture the same cultural zeitgeist as its predecessor, leading to a general sentiment that it failed to live up to expectations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appealed to fans of the original series seeking nostalgia.

  • Criticized for lacking the compelling drama and authenticity of its predecessor.

  • Commentators noted the cast's attempts at maturity but found the storylines often felt forced or uninspired.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with some enjoying the return of familiar faces and the chance to see where their lives had gone. However, a significant portion of viewers found the show to be boring, unoriginal, and not as entertaining as the original 'The Hills'. Many felt the cast had not evolved enough to carry a new series.

Fun Fact

During the original run of 'The Hills', the show's production was known for its heavy reliance on manufactured drama and scripted scenarios, a fact that became a common point of discussion and criticism among viewers and journalists.

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