Summary
- Big Brother 25's episodes only tell part of the story, while the live feeds show a different game with more dynamic gameplay and hidden alliances.
- CBS is leaving out significant gameplay and entire alliances in its edits, which is a detriment to Big Brother 25.
- To end the season with the full story, Big Brother 25 should showcase more of the live feed content in its episodes to highlight the strong gameplay.
Big Brother season 25 has been the longest season of the series to date, and those who watch the weekly episodes are only getting part of the story, according to live feed viewers. Big Brother airs three episodes per week, but it offers 24-hour live feeds to viewers who have Paramount Plus access. The Big Brother live feeds have been a staple of the series throughout its run, and though they've changed through the years, it has always been an important part of Big Brother to understand that the live feeders are watching every possible move. While Big Brother episodes have their own narrative, the live feeds paint another picture.
Fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the differences in the way Big Brother 25 has edited its episodes, with user Ill_Sympathy948 originally wondering, "No one has any conviction and everyone just goes with the house." While there have been many votes that no one wants to be on the wrong side of throughout the season, others chimed in to explain that it only appears like "cowardly" gameplay if the only content being consumed are the weekly episodes. Reddit user ZookeepergameMany663 shared, "If you don't watch the feeds you miss a lot...as production does not tie it all in."
Is CBS Making A Mistake With Its Big Brother 25 Edits?
While there's a perception that CBS is changing the story entirely, it isn't the worst possible thing they could do, given the circumstances. As another Reddit user, EspressoExpress, explained, "Feeds have shown that the players really wrestle...the episodes don't do a good job of showing how dynamic the cast is playing, but this cast is one of the most self-interested group of players in a while." The Big Brother live feeds show a different game than the one being played, but it's difficult to judge considering how much footage the editors have to sift through in order to make a story for viewers who aren't tuning in for the live feeds.
While the Big Brother live feeds are a huge amount of content, the fact is that the editors do leave out so much when it comes to creating the episodes. There have been entire alliances that haven't been mentioned in the episodes, while Big Brother live feeders have watched some stand-out gameplay throughout this season. Though the storylines do feel cohesive, leaving storylines out has been to Big Brother 25's detriment. After a tremendously dynamic season, knowing that there are huge moves in the game that casual viewers won't get to see and full personalities that are hidden on the live feeds is a tough pill to swallow.
Big Brother 25 has been one of the most compelling seasons of the series in a long time, showing off just how dynamic the gameplay can be after so many years. With under a month left of the season, the series should be bringing more of the Big Brother live feed content into the episodes in order to fill viewers in on just how strong the cast has played. For Big Brother 25 to end with the full story painted for the audience, the series needs to shine more of a light on the level of gameplay that's run rampant throughout the season.
Big Brother season 25 airs Sundays at 10 p.m. EDT, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EDT, and Thursdays at 9 p.m. EDT on CBS.
Sources: Ill_Sympathy948/Reddit, Big Brother/Instagram