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How the drama and connection in "Love Island" captured Gen Z

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Every night except Wednesday, Americans were tuned in to watch the same destination: a villa in Fiji. But for many Gen Z viewers, Love Island USA isn't just about watching what happens on screen—it's about dissecting the episode and who they're watching it with. Audiences are meeting in-person to watch and forming real life communities. But how has one dating show captured Gen Z's attention like this?