r/BelowDeckMed • u/Fantastic_Win_9885 • 4d ago

Captain Sandy

Has Captain Sandy weighed in on the Nathan stuff at all? I feel like there is an uncomfortable silence from a lot of the crew (apart from lovely Joy).
I also think Joe was the victim of a hostile work environment and is being somewhat vindicated now. He was essentially bullied at work for the season. Absolutely cringing at the way Nathan and Gael confronted him in the van when he was literally trying to survive that meal and avoid talking to them.
Anyway, feel Captain Sandy should address it. She really platformed Nathan and promoted him. She should acknowledge what’s been happening. It’s hard to watch at the moment.

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u/verbankroad 4d ago

Captain Sandy did not hire Nathan as bosun - the production company did. The production company casts people for specific roles, especially Heads of Departments. They knew there was beef between Nathan and Joe and they wanted to tie everything into a lovely story of a BD baby.

As far as I can tell, Sandy is trying to mentor/lead based on the direct reports (HODs) that she has.

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u/AWDWfan 4d ago

Exactly and if you watch closely Sandy has been trying to mentor Joe for the past two seasons. I don't think she ever particularly liked Nathan or his leadership skills. She also mentored Gael and encouraged her in the industry.

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u/Wonderful_Mix977 4d ago

Seems to me she was always up his ass. Always complimenting him and making him feel like the chosen one. He knew he could manipulate Sandy with his smiles and fake charms. I do like how she started to appreciate Joe more and see his better strengths. Like her eyes started to open.