Reality TV is full of iconic characters, engrossing drama and shocking twists. If you’re craving a hit of unscripted entertainment, why not head to Peacock?
The NBCUniversal streaming service has a huge library of reality TV in every genre. From the devious mind games of The Traitors to the country charms of Southern Charm, these reality shows offer all the entertainment you need to forget your troubles.
Check out our top five recommendations below and check back every month for new additions to this list.
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The Traitors is like a real-life game of “Murder” or “Mafia,” set in a castle in the Scottish Highlands. A group of contestants — many of whom are stars from other reality shows — converge on the castle with the knowledge that some among them are “Traitors,” tasked with killing off the competition in order to win a cash prize. The rest are “Faithfuls.” If the Faithfuls correctly identify all the Traitors, they win the pot instead. There’s backstabbing, trash-talking and colorful personalities that inevitably clash. It’s all overseen by the delightfully enigmatic Alan Cumming.
Bachelorette contestant Gabby Windey was in the most recent season along with Zac Efron’s brother Dylan Efron, a Real Housewives alum and a British aristocrat. It’s one of the only shows where the multiverse of reality TV franchises collides, and the results are spectacularly watchable.
This multi-tiered, tropical spin on the 2005 game show Deal or No Deal is way more than just models holding briefcases. In this version, hosted by Joe Manganiello (True Blood), contestants don’t just choose a case full of money — they have to fight for it.
Physical challenges, scavenger hunts and strategic games are all on the table as contestants try to earn their chance to face the banker and walk away with the prize. (The dollar amount has ranged from single digits to millions.) Fans love DONDI because it’s a game show, house reality show, survival show and competition show all in one. Anything can happen.
Once upon a time, two modern-day princesses — Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie — took culture by storm with their reality show, The Simple Life. 20 years later, the “princesses” reunite for a celebration of their legacy. This three-part series shows Paris and Nicole’s attempt to stage a one-word opera based on the “Sanasa” song they made up during their beloved show. It’s a lighthearted, silly outing that’s full of nostalgia for the early 2000s.
Don’t expect anything profound — it’s pure comedy and a tribute to a duo whose names will forever be linked in our hearts. Come ready to giggle.
If you got a kick out of the North Carolina accents on season 3 of The White Lotus, you have to watch Southern Charm. This reality series follows a group of Southern socialites as they manage their businesses, their personal styles and busy social lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
The stars of this show have just as much big, loud drama as the Real Housewives or The Kardashians, but they do it all with a “bless your heart” backhanded style that really makes the show unique. The Charleston setting is stunning, full of old-money mansions and historical tidbits that create a specific sense of place. The fashion is a mix of classic Southern elegance and influencer glam. Featuring iconic, quirky characters like Shep Rose, Craig Conover and Kathryn Dennis, Southern Charm lives up to its name and then some.
This fashion design competition show was able to “make it work” for twenty seasons (with an upcoming revival on Freeform), so clearly they’re doing something right. The judges and hosts changed occasionally over the years, but Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn will always be the most memorable.
It’s amazing to watch such creative designers under the gun as they live together in complete isolation throughout the competition. With a limited budget and bizarre challenges (past contestants have had to make garments out of everything from grocery store items to whatever they happen to be wearing), the designers are pushed to the limit, but the results are some truly incredible works of wearable art. Project Runway alum Christian Siriano is set to host the upcoming revival.
