Overview of #3187 Below Deck Med S10E18 Part Two: The Long Kizz Goodnight
Hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam recap and react to the final episode (Part Two) of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10. The episode focuses on the last charter, the season’s interpersonal fallout, the big guest appearance by Bebe Neuwirth (BB), a disappointingly low tip, multiple hookups and breakups, and the emotional (and messy) goodbyes. The hosts weigh in heavily on who grew, who didn’t, and who should never come back.
Episode recap — what happened
- Final docking charter: mistakes and tensions surface (Max tangles lines, Nathan blows up about procedures).
- Bebe Neuwirth (BB) guests and gives long, jokey speeches praising and roasting the crew.
- The tip: guests leave a low $16,000 — the crew is embarrassed and deflated.
- Romance and drama at the last dinner/club:
- Nathan reunites with Gail; they rekindle and decide to give it another shot.
- Joe and Kizzy escalate flirtation → make out in the van/blanket → Kizzy later says the kiss was a one-off and she’s going back to her ex, Tommy.
- V (Viktoria) is upset and confronts Joe about breaking his promise to her (he’d said he wouldn’t hook up) — big emotional blowup on deck after the charter.
- Max and Kathy pair off; they kiss and leave together optimistic.
- Farewells: sentimental goodbyes from Captain Sandy; the crew departs. Teaser shows Nathan/Gail later together with a baby in Croatia (a quick time-jump gag/tease).
- Small/odd moments: Aisha’s flamboyant dancing, Josh’s cringe performance, and other comic bits.
Character dynamics & arcs
- Nathan Gallagher
- Arc: from imperfect bosun to seeming maturity — chooses Gail; hopeful future teased (house/baby gag).
- Tension: frustrated with Joe’s behavior and Max’s sloppiness; ultimately chooses relationship over bromance.
- Joe
- Portrayed as archetypal “fuckboy” — flirtatious, doesn’t keep promises, loses V’s trust.
- Hosts call out Joe as largely responsible for V’s hurt.
- Kizzy
- Has sex/romantic flings with multiple crew members during the season.
- Ends by admitting she kissed Joe to “tick a box” and plans to return to Tommy — selfish but decisive exit.
- V (Viktoria)
- Comes in as the person wronged by Joe; leaves feeling betrayed but empowered — promoted from lowercase to “capital V” in hosts’ view.
- Max
- Continues to be incompetent and immature (line mishaps, poor dock technique); hosts repeatedly suggest he shouldn’t be rehired.
- Kathy & Max
- Surprise slow-burn pairing; they leave together hopeful.
- Captain Sandy & Aisha
- Sandy remains maternal, supportive; Aisha grows into her chief stew role and looks ahead to wedding planning.
Notable moments & quotes
- Bebe Neuwirth’s speech: humorous, affectionate takedown of the crew — the appearance is a highlight.
- “The tip was $16,000.” — The crew’s public embarrassment; hosts compare it unfavorably to past low tips.
- Kizzy’s confession: she kissed nearly everyone, then declares she’s done and returning to Tommy.
- V to Joe: reminder that real men keep their word — key emotional confrontation.
- Hosts’ recurring verdicts: Max should have been fired earlier; Joe remains a “fuckboy.”
Themes & takeaways
- Consequences of behavior: repeated promiscuity, broken promises, and sloppiness have real emotional and professional fallout.
- Growth vs. stagnation: Nathan appears to grow; others (Joe, Max) are portrayed as repeating mistakes.
- Reality TV exit strategies: characters choose short-term thrills or plausible reconciliations; Kizzy opts for keeping options open, Nathan chooses commitment.
- Final episodes compress resolution: the finale ties up storylines quickly — some sincere moments, many contrived or rushed.
Hosts’ tone and opinion highlights
- Critical and sarcastic: Ben and Ronnie call out incompetence (especially Max) and hypocrisy (Joe).
- Sympathetic to V and Nathan’s growth; amused/annoyed by Kizzy’s antics.
- Overall verdict: mixed season — some strong moments and character growth but marred by sloppy decisions and disappointing payoffs (low tip, recurring bad behavior).
What’s next / recommendations
- Next Below Deck series: Down Under (promised crossovers and new cast highlights).
- For viewers: watch for:
- Nathan + Gail follow-up (teased future).
- How the franchise treats recurring problem cast members (will Max/Joe get rehired?).
- BB’s guest appearance as one of the season’s better bits.
Short verdict (one-liner)
A finale with real emotional beats (Nathan/Gail, V’s confrontation) and a memorable BB cameo, but the season finishes messy — low tip, recurring bad behavior, and a few satisfying hookups that still leave a lot unresolved.