Byron Baes is not an accurate depiction of Byron Bay, but what it does do, is hold up a satirical mirror to two small, yet contradictory sub-cultures that make Byron the butt of Aussie jokes: The Super rich and influencers who ultimately want the same thing- fame, wealth and beauty.
The super-rich's idea of 'spirituality' is indulgent self-worship, booze-filled parties and tearing down others while pretending to care about the planet. This is beautifully contradicted by wannabes trying to fit in, hustling to get their personal brands or product endorsements off the ground, and telling the odd tall tale.
Between Hannah vibing on dragon bones, and Simba the Sharman's traditionally-inspired outfit, complete with a Burberry scarf; or eco-entrepreneur Elle's judgement of people from the Gold Coast's plastic surgery when her facial enhancements would have made Michael Jackson blush, it's hard to choose a favourite character or moment. But with a show that is Real Housewives of Beverley Hills crossed with Home and Away, set in a paradise that most Australians love to take the piss out of, what's not to love?
The super-rich's idea of 'spirituality' is indulgent self-worship, booze-filled parties and tearing down others while pretending to care about the planet. This is beautifully contradicted by wannabes trying to fit in, hustling to get their personal brands or product endorsements off the ground, and telling the odd tall tale.
Between Hannah vibing on dragon bones, and Simba the Sharman's traditionally-inspired outfit, complete with a Burberry scarf; or eco-entrepreneur Elle's judgement of people from the Gold Coast's plastic surgery when her facial enhancements would have made Michael Jackson blush, it's hard to choose a favourite character or moment. But with a show that is Real Housewives of Beverley Hills crossed with Home and Away, set in a paradise that most Australians love to take the piss out of, what's not to love?