Below Deck's shocking Hannah Ferrier twist, explained

Vanity Fair

"I have to be honest. My heart sank," showrunner Nadine Rajabi says of Hannah on Monday's episode. “It was very shocking.” Rajabi explains that Below Deck abides by different reality show standards because of the unique liabilities involved with the luxury yacht at the center of production. “It’s the beauty and the downfall of the show,” said Rajabi. “We’re at the mercy of a boat, maritime law, and nature—which is so different from anything else you ever see on Bravo. We’re seeing it as you’re seeing it all unfold.”