Reality TV

In The Spotlight Wave of tell-all documentaries come amid growing claims of negligent, exploitative and abusive practices during reality’s 2000s boom

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 11 February 26

In The Spotlight Star-studded spin-off has become the ‘ultimate watercooler series’, marking the return of ‘appointment telly’

By Abby Wilson Published 6 November 25

the week recommends The next great sports comedy, a young Marvel heroine and the conclusion of 'Squid Game'

By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published 28 May 25

Talking Point The Channel 4 show has been described as 'cruel', 'icky' and... 'heartwarming'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 15 May 25

Talking Point The popularity of chess is surging, but a new reality TV show struggles to capitalise on the craze

By Genevieve Bates Published 17 March 25

The Week Recommends A true crime story adaptation, a reality show about the ultra-American Paul brothers and a new late night series from John Mulaney

By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published 13 March 25

In Depth Not every Trump-era billionaire has gone full MAGA

By David Faris Published 27 February 25

In the Spotlight It's the BBC's most scheming, manipulative and treacherous show – and viewers can't get enough

By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published 24 January 25

In the Spotlight A labour complaint filed against Love Is Blind has the potential to bolster the rights of reality stars across the US

By Abby Wilson Published 19 December 24

Talking Point Jacob and Helena Rees-Mogg chart a new path after Westminster

By The Week UK Published 5 December 24

Talking Point Coleen Rooney is the star attraction but latest iteration of reality show is a case of 'rinse and repeat'

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 19 November 24

The Explainer Can the breakout YouTube star weather a growing scandal engulfing his forthcoming reality TV competition?

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 19 September 24