Overview

• He said he lost money during the first two seasons due to minimal fees and income forgone from pausing his interior design business for filming.
• Berk estimated that by seasons three and four he only recouped his costs, breaking even on expenses and travel.
• He noted that Fab Five members earned single-digit percentages of Netflix’s typical scripted series salaries.
• After eight seasons, he exited the show in 2023 and was succeeded by fellow designer Jeremiah Brent in season nine.
• He credited the platform’s visibility with unlocking subsequent brand partnerships and projects that sustained his career.