I watched the first series. I saw the first episode and I remember thinking how wooden (and trashy) it was. But then Mark Wright came into his own, playing off Lauren Goodger and it was really addictive, like eating a whole packet of biscuits at once, even though you know you'd be better off having none at all.
There was a scene with Sam Faiers and Amy Child where they went on a double date. The men said they came from North London and Amy asked where North London is. I can still remember the men's bewildered faces as they explained that North London was in the north part of London.
Its never been as good since the first series, but I've watched it on and off since then, mainly because there's nothing better on at 10am on a Wednesday night.
My predictions:
I reckon there will be a storyline in a few months time where Diags has broken up with Fran and he slowly realises how poisonous she was and how she alienated his friends.
Also, Georgia is way too good for Tommy, even if he didn't cheat. So, they'll not make it to the end of the Spring Marbella special.
Jess Wright's new relationship is so fake that I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a audition for the part of her new love interest.