Shore--: Gandia

During a night of heavy drinking at a disco, a massive brawl broke out involving cast members, production staff, and several locals. According to police reports, the fight was so violent that it required the intervention of the National Police. But the real scandal was the aftermath: the cast, believing they were untouchable, allegedly became aggressive with the police officers. Two cast members, Miguel and another participant, were arrested for "resisting authority" and "assault."

Gandia Shore season 1 (8 episodes) aired in late 2012 to decent, if unspectacular, ratings. But the real drama exploded during the production of the second season in 2013. Gandia Shore--

The cast tried desperately to emulate the magic of the original. They yelled, they tanned, they "creeped" on locals, and they invented nonsensical catchphrases. But where the American cast felt organic (if amplified), the Gandia cast often felt like actors at a theme park performing "How to be a Guido." The show’s legacy isn’t really about what aired—it’s about what didn’t air. During a night of heavy drinking at a

Watch the first episode out of morbid curiosity. Then watch the YouTube compilations of the fight. That’s all the Gandia Shore you’ll ever need. Two cast members, Miguel and another participant, were