The Tribe Is Glamourous But Brutal

The
Kardashians
serve
as
a
blueprint
for

The
Tribe‘s
own
journey,
observes
Shristi
Sahoo.

Making
it
big
in
today’s
social
media
world
is
no
easy
feat,
but

The
Tribe
shows
us
just
how
it’s
done.

Set
against
the
glamorous
backdrop
of
Los
Angeles,
the
show
follows
five
ambitious
young
women
from
India
as
they
join
forces
with
CollabTribe,
an
agency
dedicated
to
creating
the
next
viral
stars.

These
women
aren’t
just
chasing
fame
—
they
are
ready
to
own
it,
one
post
at
a
time.

Reminding
us
of
the
OG
reality
series
like
the

Keeping
Up
with
the
Kardashians
and

America’s
Next
Top
Model,

The
Tribe
gives
viewers
a
refreshing
take
on
the
influencer
world,
shifting
the
focus
from
the
often
glamorous
façade
to
the
challenges
behind
the
scenes.

In
the
first
episode,
we
meet
these
fierce
women,
learn
about
their
diverse
backgrounds
and
personal
motivations
to
achieve
influencer
status.

From
traditional
roots
to
modern
hustle,
their
stories
are
as
unique
as
their
individual
styles.

We
also
meet
Hardik
Zaveri,
the
savvy
investor
behind
the
scenes,
who
serves
as
both
a
mentor
and
a
business
boss,
pushing
the
girls
to
navigate
the
fast-paced
and
often
unforgiving
world
of
social
media
stardom.

Alanna
Panday,
star
influencer
and
daughter
of
celebrity
wellness
coach
Deanne
Panday,
stands
out
with
her
dreamy
Los
Angeles
lifestyle,
supported
by
her
husband-cum-photographer,
Ivor
McCray.

Alanna
has
already
made
it
big
in
the
influencer
market,
and
she
has
now
partnered
with
Hardik
to
form
CollabTribe.

Fellow
influencer
and
social
media
sensation,
Srushti
Porey
brings
her
entrepreneurial
flair
to
the
mix
with
her
trendy
clothing
brand,
Breakfast
Party.

Being
the
daughter
of
National
Award-winning
film-maker
Samruddhi
Porey,
Srushti
is
well-acquainted
with
the
limelight
but
she’s
ready
to
take
her
brand
to
new
heights.

Alaviaa
Jaaferi,
actor
Jaaved
Jaaferi’s
daughter,
has
a
vibrant
sense
of
style
and
it
perfectly
complements
her
budding
business
back
in
Mumbai.

Then,
there’s
singer-songwriter
Aryaana
Gandhi
and
the
surprise
entry
of
Alfia
Jaffery,
film-maker
Rumi
Jaffery’s
daughter.
Her
vulnerability
brings
an
emotional
depth
to
the
show.

As
the
women
settle
into
their
luxe
LA
digs,
drama
begins
to
unfold.

From
figuring
out
room
arrangements
to
adjusting
to
the
pressures
of
living
in
a
high-stakes
environment,
we
start
to
see
the
cracks
in
their
seemingly
perfect
lives.

Alfia’s
candid
discussions
about
her
health
issues
and
divorce
make
her
more
relatable.
Her
budding
friendship
with
Srushti
offers
a
glimpse
into
the
genuine
connections
forming
amidst
the
chaos.

The
dynamics
shift
when
Alaviaa
arrives
in
LA,
only
to
find
the
group
already
embroiled
in
disagreements
over
room
assignments
and
the
inevitable
delays
in
starting
their
influencer
journey.

Hardik
makes
several
references
to

Entourage,
underscoring
his
ambition
to
build
a
similar
empire
in
the
influencer
world.

While

The
Tribe
is
filled
with
Cali-girl
style
glam
outfits,
viral
moments
and
squad
goals,
it
doesn’t
shy
away
from
the
practical
side
of
the
influencer
hustle.

From
brainstorming
content
ideas
to
negotiating
with
brands,
the
girls
quickly
learn
that
being
an
influencer
is
about
much
more
than
posting
cute
photographs.

The
show
offers
an
inside
look
at
the
grind
behind
the
glam,
showing
just
how
much
work
goes
into
building
and
sustaining
a
personal
brand.

There’s
no
shortage
of
tension.

The
emotional
fallout
between
Alfia
and
Srushti
leads
to
one
of
the
show’s
most
dramatic
moments.

Alfia’s
vulnerability,
while
relatable,
doesn’t
always
mesh
well
in
the
high-pressure,
professional
setting,
causing
friction
among
the
group.
Despite
attempts
at
reconciliation,
the
drama
only
heightens
as
the
delicate
balance
within
the
group
starts
to
crumble.

Behind
the
glitz
and
drama,

The
Tribe
also
exposes
the
real
costs
of
influencer
life.

From
expensive
photoshoots
to
wardrobe
hauls,
these
girls
discover
that
creating
high-quality
content
requires
serious
financial
investment.

To
help
them
navigate
these
challenges,
Hardik
introduces
them
to
the
not-so-glamorous
world
of
budgeting
and
financial
management,
highlighting
the
importance
of
treating
their
personal
brand
like
a
business.

One
recurring
theme
throughout
the
show
is
the
constant
comparison
to
the
Kardashian
family,
who
are
frequently
referenced
as
role
models
for
influencer
success.

From
their
business
acumen
to
their
fashion
choices,
the
Kardashians
serve
as
a
blueprint
for
the
women’s
own
journeys,
though
the
show
also
questions
whether
such
fame
is
sustainable,
or
even
desirable.

Despite
the
lavish
opportunities,
not
everything
goes
according
to
plan.

Alanna,
who
plays
a
key
role
in
guiding
the
women
and
securing
brand
deals,
begins
to
feel
the
pressure
as
Hardik
faces
setbacks:
Aryaana’s
music
video
flops,
Srushti’s
pool
party
underwhelms
and
CollabTribe’s
engagement
numbers
fall
short
of
expectations.

The
constant
hustle
and
need
to
prove
themselves
take
a
toll,
leaving
the
group
—
and
the
agency
—
at
a
crossroads.

By
the
end
of
the
series,
Hardik
is
forced
to
make
a
tough
decision:
Sending
the
women
home
with
hopes
of
regrouping
for
a
potential
second
season.

While

The
Tribe
shines
a
light
on
the
allure
and
risks
of
influencer
culture,
it
also
serves
as
a
reminder
that
behind
the
glamorous
photographs
and
viral
videos,
there’s
a
constant
hustle,
a
few
broken
dreams,
and
a
lot
of
hard
work.

Whether
this
tribe
will
regroup
for
season
two
remains
to
be
seen
but
one
thing’s
for
sure:
The
journey
to
influencer
stardom
is
far
from
easy.

The
Tribe
streams
on
Prime
Video.