TLC has a lot of mainstays in the reality TV department, but the network is not the only option for the popular genre. Tons of great reality shows are available on other networks or streaming services, many of which feature real people. Shows about love, home, happiness, and competition abound.
As much as people love scripted television, they also like to see how other people live and form relationships. For a break from the more mainstream fare, check out these addicting reality series across streaming platforms like Hulu.
Indian Matchmaking
Netflix has been the hot spot for trendy reality shows lately, and matchmaker named Sima Taparia who helps her clients in India and the United States with the process of arranged marriage. On Indian Matchmaking, the importance of a relationship lies not just with the couple, but with each of their families.
Love Is Blind
Love is Blind was released earlier in 2020 and became the show everyone was watching. Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the series brought together singles who desired more than what is on the surface. Appointments were made for couples to speak to one another in separate but connected rooms so that they would not be able to see one another. They talked for hours, took notes on what they liked, and let things develop in a deep, organic way. Some became engaged and even married as a result, and fans can't wait to see what the second season has in store.
Love On The Spectrum
Love on the Spectrum features all kinds of relationships and presents people with unique interests in life and goals for partnership.
Queer Eye
The Fab Five of the modern Queer Eye are Tan , Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk, Antoni Porowski, and Jonathan Van Ness. These lifestyle experts have transformed so many lives and communities for the better, and they are some of the most popular reality stars on Netflix.
Viewers can't get enough of the powerful conversations and meaningful makeovers on the show and also love sister shows like Queer Eye: We're in Japan! and Next in Fashion.
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo
"Sparking joy" is part of today's lexicon thanks to Marie Kondo, the author, host, and organizing consultant behind The KonMari Method™. Kondo's Netflix series is still a huge hit with its one 2019 season, and there is talk of the consultant g on for future work on the streaming service. The participants on Tidying Up are clearly real people with struggles in organization, and Marie goes through every nook and cranny to help them live life in a decluttered manner.
Home Town
This HGTV home renovation series, led by Erin and Ben Napier, caters to the Laurel, Mississippi area. The Napiers are a vibrant couple with a gift for turning a house into a home. They work with clients from all walks of life and turn some tough fixer-uppers into lasting havens. Ben puts his carpentry skills to good use on woodworking projects, and Erin adds final touches to living room spaces by sourcing unique textiles that her mom sews into pillows. It's hard to watch just one episode of the feel-good series, which is on Hulu.
Married At First Sight
for the show's casting process, selected participants are ready for the tailored matchmaking process. Wedding bells will ring when everyone meets their match for the first time. The real work begins when couples decide whether or not they can make it work. Some episodes are on Hulu and Netflix.
Floor Is Lava
Nowadays, "the floor is lava" is more than an entertaining child's game. It is a wildly popular Netflix reality contest. Watching this game come to life is actually quite fascinating, and the people who sign up to compete make it both hilarious and suspenseful as they dodge the bubbling lava beneath them. Some of the obstacle courses are more difficult than others, which makes Floor is Lava instantly eye-catching. It is fun to see people depart from their day jobs to do something random for money.
Rhythm + Flow
Fans cannot wait for another season of Netflix's Rhythm + Flow. The reality show is a rap competition hosted and judged by Chance the Rapper, T.I., and Cardi B. The first season gathered talent from New York, Atlanta, LA, and Chicago.
Week by week, the numbers dwindled as contestants proved their abilities in rap battles, songwriting, live performances, and music videos. Go check out the existing ten episodes to see which rapper won the first season.
The Great British Baking Show
Great Britain's best baker. At the end of a long day, it can be so relaxing to watch someone else compete to bake the most divine treat, which is why the BBC show (on Amazon Prime and on Netflix) is still so sought-after!