Alright, buckle up, MAFS Australia fanatics! You're probably here because you're wondering how long this wild ride of romance (and train wrecks) actually lasts. So, let's get straight to it: Season 9 of Married at First Sight Australia graced our screens with a whopping 36 episodes. Yes, you read that right – thirty-six!
Think about it: 36 episodes of awkward first meetings, explosive dinner parties, and tearful commitment ceremonies. It's a long commitment, longer than some of the on-screen marriages, actually! That's a serious time investment in other people's love lives, or lack thereof.
Why So Many Episodes?
Now, you might be thinking, "36 episodes? What could they possibly fill all that time with?" Well, that's where the magic (or madness) of MAFS Australia comes in. The show isn't just about the weddings and the honeymoons.
It's about every excruciating detail in between. We're talking about the early morning gym sessions, the supermarket runs, the tense silences. It's reality TV at its finest, stretching every ounce of drama out like chewing gum.
The Format
The extended episode count allows us to really get to *know* the couples, or at least, as much as reality TV allows. We see their initial reactions to each other, the budding (or nonexistent) connections, and the inevitable clashes of personality.
Think of it as a slow-motion car crash that you just can't look away from. Each episode builds on the previous one, escalating the drama and drawing you further into their world of manufactured chaos. And let's be honest, we secretly love it.
It’s like binge-watching a novel, except the characters are real people with real (or at least, performative) emotions. You start to form opinions, pick favorites (and least favorites), and yell at your TV screen as if they can actually hear you. Don’t deny it, we've all been there!
The Payoff (Or Lack Thereof)
After 36 episodes, you'd expect some serious relationship progress, right? Well, brace yourself. The success rate of MAFS Australia is, shall we say, not exactly stellar.
More often than not, the couples who make it to the final commitment ceremony end up calling it quits shortly after the cameras stop rolling. But hey, that's the beauty (and the tragedy) of reality TV. It's all about the journey, not the destination. And what a journey it is!
So, if you're thinking about diving into Season 9, be prepared for a long haul. Get your snacks ready, clear your schedule, and prepare for an emotional rollercoaster. Just remember, with 36 episodes, there's plenty of time for things to get wild, weird, and wonderfully entertaining.
Ultimately, knowing there are so many episodes is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a commitment that rivaled most of the TV couples. But isn't that part of the magic?
And if you are new to the MAFS experience, maybe start with another shorter season. But the Season 9 will be there waiting for you, whenever you are ready.
So settle in, grab the popcorn, and get ready for all the drama MAFS Australia Season 9 has to offer!
You're in for a treat (or maybe a good laugh)!