Virginia Beall, Elon University

Time and time again, the franchise has proven that it cannot change its toxic, white, heterosexual and Christian messaging.

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The trashy reality TV show has evolved from an interesting, innocent show to the drama-filled, toxic mess fans have come to love.

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

The idea that two people could fall in love with each other even when their face is masked is intriguing, but the show misses the mark.