Netflix offers a plethora of reality shows that cater to various tastes and interests, whether you’re a fan of culinary creativity, personal transformations, heart-pumping competition or real-life stories.
Watch With Us has highlighted the 7 best reality TV shows available on Netflix this May, from the delicious mysteries of Is it Cake? to the inspiring makeovers on Queer Eye.
These shows offer a window into diverse worlds that are both engaging and unexpectedly profound. Read on for our recommendations.
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Put your high heels on and make sure your highlights are looking fresh, because we’re stepping into the glamorous world of Los Angeles real estate. On Selling Sunset, real estate drama blends with interpersonal conflicts as we follow the realtors at The Oppenheim Group, a prestigious real estate brokerage that specializes in selling lavish properties in the Hollywood Hills and other affluent areas of L.A.
Each episode not only showcases the breathtaking properties they sell but also dives into the intricate dynamics between the agents, resulting in a mix of camaraderie and clashes that adds an engaging layer of drama.
Stunning visuals and shocking drama are both plentiful in this show that takes you behind the scenes of the competitive real estate industry. Cast members like Chrishell Stause and Christine Quinn provide a rich vein of drama that keeps viewers captivated.
Netflix’s successor to the CMT docuseries Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders follows talented young cheerleaders through the rigorous audition process to join the iconic squad. The hard work and dedication of the cheerleading hopefuls is inspiring to watch, and it’s fascinating to see the intensity of their efforts.
Viewers are given behind-the-scenes access to the auditions, training camps and the personal stories of the hopefuls striving to earn a coveted spot on the team. The series highlights not just the physical demands but also the emotional challenges faced by the participants, highlighting stories of perseverance and personal growth. Kick up your heels and get ready to show your spirit!
On this dating competition show, couples who are on the rocks have their fidelity tested when they’re separated into two villas, each with a group of gorgeous singles on a mission to seduce them.
Each contestant gets video updates on what their partner is doing, so any cheating may inspire revenge from an angry significant other. Which couples will stay together, break up for good, and walk away from Temptation Island with a new love connection?
Remember when YouTube blew up with pranks where people replaced everyday items with cake? This reality competition show takes that fad to the next level.
Hosted by Mikey Day of Saturday Night Live, Is It Cake? takes master bakers and challenges them to make hyper-realistic confections that can fool a panel of judges. The jokes fly as fast as the frosting in this hilarious food show.
Ready for a mega dose of cuteness? This Japanese reality show is like a window to another world. Each episode follows toddlers and young children as they attempt to run an errand by themselves without any parental supervision. Not only does the show portray life in small-town Japan, it also shows you the world from a child-like perspective.
Distractions abound for toddlers on the go as they try to remember simple tasks, but at the end of the day, the stakes are low. Even if they don’t succeed in their tasks, they’re still entertaining to watch.
This warm-hearted British competition show started the recent trend of “wholesome” reality TV. What fans seem to love about GBBS is the way the contestants support and help each other. Kindness wins out over cutthroat as the amateur bakers take on new challenges.
Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith provide guidance on pavlovas, profiteroles, and every other pastry you can imagine. It’s a mouthwatering good time that will leave you wishing you could eat cookies in the British countryside.
In this reboot of the 2003 series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, five LGBTQ “advisors” spend a week applying their expertise to help improve someone’s life. It’s not just a makeover show – although Jonathan Van Ness and Tan France absolutely give each subject a fantastic new look. The Queer Eye “Fab Five” help each of their subjects change their homes, their eating habits and their perspectives on life.
Queer Eye has been praised for its representation of the LGBTQ community and its nuanced portrayal of difficult subjects, such as mental health and race. It’s funny, heartwarming and full of life hacks that could improve your life as well.
