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Temptation Island S01E01 does exactly what it promises. It sets a trap and waits for the victims to walk in. While it lacks the "gotcha" reveal of other reality shows (like Love is Blind or Married at First Sight ), it excels in psychological manipulation.

For a premiere, the show looks polished. The island setting provides a stark contrast to the emotional turmoil. The "confessionals" are standard reality fare, but the producers do an excellent job of teasing the drama to come. The music cues are generic but effective, swells of strings punctuating moments of obvious heartbreak. temptationislands01e01480pvootwebdlaac top