Jul 10, 2024 - Business
Need a break from politics? Reality TV shows to stream
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During a tumultuous and historic election year, you might find yourself looking for a different kind of reality.
Why it matters: We all need a break every once in a while, and sometimes watching reality TV offers that.
What we're watching: Recently released unscripted titles on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Tubi and Prime Video.
- All titles are available now.
"The Kardashians" — season 5 on Hulu
- Kourtney's pregnancy with her first child with Travis Barker takes center stage this season.
"Love Island USA" — season 6 on Peacock
- This season the islanders will try to find love in a brand-new villa in Fiji.
"The Mole" — season 2 on Netflix
- NPR's Ari Shapiro is the new host of this reality show where 12 players compete for prize money and simultaneously try to identify the saboteur among them.
"The GOAT" — on Prime Video
- Fourteen reality stars from franchises, including "Real Housewives," "The Bachelor," "Love Is Blind," "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Survivor," compete for $200K.
"Perfect Match" — season 2 on Netflix
- The show that combines finding love with daily challenges is back with standouts, including Harry Jowsey ("Too Hot to Handle"), Jessica Vestal ("Love Is Blind") and season one's winner Dom Gabriel.
"House of Heat" — on Tubi
- Tubi stirs the pot by introducing a reality show about a house full of OnlyFans creators while also humanizing the taboo occupation.
"Owning Manhattan" — on Netflix
- Ryan Serhant of "Million Dollar Listing New York" returns to reality TV by way of this new series following the CEO's mission to develop the No. 1 brokerage in the world.
"Race to Survive: New Zealand" — season 2 on Peacock
- Nine teams made up of athletes, professional climbers and survivalists navigate through foreign terrain in New Zealand in a race to win $500,000.
