The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! is the best way to watch the franchise

Polygon

"By condensing a single season into a three-hour special, The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! producers trim away all of the expository padding," says Emily Heller. "We’re left with just the stuff that’s interesting to watch: the breakups, the drama, the hurt feelings, and the 'win' (read: a proposal). Those emotional beats still land without the filler — it doesn’t feel like a highlight reel, it feels like a streamlined version of the show. As a fan of the series, I wondered if The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! would leave out any important details from my favorite seasons. Having watched every episode so far (including the one recapping what I consider to be the best season of the franchise, the aforementioned Ben Higgins’ run as The Bachelor) I can confidently say that it doesn’t skip any major plot points."