The implosion of the Bravado ’s deck team is scratching an old, familiar itch. After a few seasons of mostly interpersonal drama, both in the spinoff series and the flagship, Mediterranean is delivering vintage mess: People clashing over their jobs. Part of Below Deck ’s allure is that the difficulties inherent to yachting are emphasized by the camera’s presence and the need to perform a character. Some cast members, like Aesha, thrive on authenticity ; some, like Max, acknowledge reality TV’s artifice and embrace performance. All of this makes the regular, daily demands of the job that much richer: Arguing over whether or not Christian washed the outboards becomes an opportunity to advance character. I’m loving the way this season is developing.

What’s more, though Kizzi teased t

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