Below Deck Down Underseason 3 has brought Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph back into the picture, butI’m convinced she’s becoming a villain as the season continues on. While I enjoyed getting to know Tzarina onBelow Deck Down Underseason 2, seeing her moving through the current season is unsettling. Tzarina’s performance onBelow Deck Down Underseason 3has been far more difficult than anticipated, and it seems to be turning her into a villain before viewers’ eyes. While she may not be the traditional reality TV villain, Tzarina’s behavior has been upsetting for her crew members and fans.
While Tzarina isn’t the only crew member aboard Katina to have issues, it’s been interesting to see her struggling after having such a strong season in the previous year.Working with Captain Jason Chambers again, Tzarina seemed like she was going to be set up for success, especially with the addition of a sous chef for the galley. Knowing she had more tools to succeed has madeTzarina’s descent into becoming a franchise villaineven more difficult to fathom. While Captain Jason may have been dealing with some problems with other crew members, Tzarina’s issues need to be addressed soon.
Although Tzarina seems to mean well with her difficult attitude on Below Deck Down Under season 3, I think she’s becoming more of a villain than she realizes on the show.
Tzarina Has Been A Fan Favorite In The Past
She Was Originally A Fun Addition
While Tzarina has become a bit unbearable in the current season, she was a joy to watch throughoutBelow Deck Down Underseason 2.Tzarina may have been somewhat quirky, but her ability to cook was never called into question. Working hard for the charter guests, Tzarina was able to mesh well with the rest of the crew throughout the last charter season she worked aboard. Forming a relationship with stew Margot Sisson that seemed like a genuine friendship, Tzarina was someone I was originally looking forward to seeing on the list ofBelow Deck Down Underseason 3’s cast.
Tzarina’s Been Tough To Watch This Season
She’s Not Connecting With Anyone
AsTzarina moved intoBelow Deck Down Underseason 3, she was given a bit more help in the galley. With sous chef Anthony Bird aboard Katina, it was clear that Tzarina was going to have a bit more responsibility in managing someone, but also a bit more help with a whole other chef in the mix. Many believed it would be good for Tzarina to have help, butwhen she got to know Anthony, things went sour pretty quickly. The sous chef had a hard time taking Tzarina’s orders, but her behavior wasn’t much better as she micromanaged Anthony.
After Anthony was fired, Tzarina moved on to workingwith the new sous chef Alesia Harris. While her rapport with Alesia is a bit better, Tzarina very clearly still doesn’t trust the new chef to get her job done, either. Tzarina has struggled in her work with Alesia so heartily that it’s been noticed by others, including the Captain. On top of her difficulties in letting go of control when it comes to her service,Tzarina’s had a tough time meshing with the interior team this season, specifically Chief Stew Lara Rigby. The pair have clashed at every possible point.
Tzarina’s Attitude Has Been Condescending
She Doesn’t Trust The Crew At All
Making it clear that she feels she knows better than most everyone else aboard Katina, Tzarina has had a hard time letting go of her attitude when it comes to the other members of the crew. Specifically, Tzarina’s interactions with Lara have been tough to get through. While Lara has her own issues onBelow DeckDown Underseason 3,it’s clear that Tzarina doesn’t want to work with the Chief Stewin the way she speaks to her. The women have struggled to find common ground consistently, andTzarina seems to feel she’s above Laraon Katina’s meal service.
Tzarina Is Becoming A Below Deck Villain
She May Not Be Able To Recover
Although Tzarina seems to mean wellwith her difficult attitude onBelow Deck Down Underseason 3, I think she’s becoming more of a villain than she realizes on the show. SomeBelow Deckvillains aren’t traditional, stirring up the pot and creating drama for the crew. Some are difficult to work with, bad at their jobs, or simply find themselves at odds with the rest of the crew. Personally, I thinkTzarina is a mix of two of the aforementioned villain categories. Tzarina’s struggling to let anyone else take control of the galley, even when she needs them to.
On top of her inability to let go, which has made her difficult to work with,Tzarina has mentioned more than oncethat she doesn’t feel like the rest of the crew are accepting her. Coming offBelow Deck Down Underseason 2, where she had friends and a lot of social interaction aboard the superyacht,it’s clear that Tzarina is feeling isolated. Unfortunately, that’s a mess of her own making. TheBelow Deck Down Underchef needs to make some big changes to avoid the fate of a franchise villain.
Below Deck Down Underairs Mondays at 8 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
