First few series really good. Latest is so dark and disappointing. Are they different writers?

I read that this was a mix of reality tv and canon to Agents of Shield. After watching all 5 episodes, I can confirm.... there's no lore in this at all. Purely reality television; not sure if the contestants were actors or what but this didn't feel legit, and honestly was dumb asf. Would rather see actual behind the scenes instead of this waste of time.