"Could have attempted to encrypt that better" — Million Dollar Secret fans call out producers for throwing Phil under the bus

Following a shocking incident in Episode 5 that appeared to reveal Phil's secret to the rest of the cast, Million Dollar Secret Season 3 fans aren't holding back. Viewers are calling what was supposed to be a subtle hint during the agenda task an obvious giveaway, which has sparked online buzz and fury about how much of the show is actually up to chance.

Phil found himself in a shaky position as cast suspicions grew, possibly as a result of a production error rather than a mistake on his behalf. Although drama and secrets are the show's lifeblood, this occurrence has made fans wonder if the gameplay's integrity is being jeopardized by badly designed clues or deliberate sabotage for ratings. In any case, Phil's game simply became much more intricate.

When a production-crafted clue subtly gave away Phil's hidden identity as a millionaire, which many fans felt was far too obvious, the backlash started. On social media, a number of viewers expressed their opinion that the show's creators threw Phil under the bus by making it simple for others to figure out what was going on.

A viewer of Million Dollar Secret shared on X,

"Regarding Phil, the clue was TOO obvious. The producers could have attempted to encrypt that better. #milliondollarsecretnetflix #MillionDollarSecret"

A tweet from a fan read,

"Phil wasn’t the best millionaire but CMON…that clue the producers gave?! might as well have had him write “millionaire” on a rock and threw it at everyone. 😭 #MillionDollarSecret"

"The creators played Phil with that dumbass agenda. Get 2 people to scream and then give a clue “a famous horror film” this was a set up! #MillionDollarSecret," expressed another fan.

More fans of Million Dollar Secret questioned production's clue choices when Phil was the hidden millionaire. Many even said that the production "set Phil up."

A netizen shared,

"They set Phil up with that clue. They wanted that man out because they handed him over on a silver platter. #MillionDollarSecret"

"They set Phil up with that Agenda and that Clue. The most production heavy elimination I’ve seen in a while chi #MillionDollarSecret," wrote a viewer.

An X user posted,

"I think the producers set Phil up as a punishment because he refused to complete his first agenda #milliondollarsecret"

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Phil's identity gets revealed in Million Dollar Secret Season 3 Episode 4

After a seemingly insignificant clue revealed everything, Million Dollar Secret Season 3 Episode 4 focused on Phil's secret identity. To his surprise and dismay, the cast pieced together details that pointed directly to him during the agenda job due to an oddly particular hint.

As competitors connected dots that were a little too simple to follow, what started out as a low-key competition swiftly devolved. Fans weren't impressed, and even though Phil tried his best to deflect, the damage was done. Many accused the creators of ruining the suspense by revealing the clue.

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