Reality television may not be everyones cup of tea, but we definitely love it. It feels like second nature to us to find ourselves turning on Bravo, Freeform, MTV or really any channel. We are tuning into whatever drama is on the television in order to escape and detach from our lives.
Yes, we are aware that reality television isn’t always “real” but hey, it is what it is. We don’t think that it’s real per say, what we think is that there are some talented editors out there who know what we need and are willing to give us just that.
And we’re thankful for them. REAL LIFE IS HARD.
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JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION
If you ever want to really escape and watch DRAMA anything Jersey Shore will take you away. What we love the most about Jersey Shore is that it’s been going on for so long that you really get to see these cast members grow. Nicole Polizzi, Pauly D, Mike Sorrentino, Jenni Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Nicole Cortese, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and Angelina Pivarnick are willing to put themselves out there in any way that they need to.
And what is great about Jersey Shore: Family Vacation is that you see them really love and care about each other. They are a family. A family filled with so much drama that you think you’re staring at an accident on the highway and you can’t look away.
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THE TRAITORS
It feels like in real life everyone is always hiding something and maybe that’s because they are. It’s not something we particularly enjoy if it’s someone that we know, but watching it on television? Yes please.
The Traitors is non-stop drama, chaos and mayhem. We love it. We love the lies and the manipulation and everyone showing their true colors. Then again, we don’t know who is doing what half the time, who is being honest and who is being a liar.
But we’re here for it and all of the drama. We love the chaos.
Give us more players like Phaedra though. That’s the kind of thing we live for.
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SUMMER HOUSE
There’s nothing better for an escape of the mind than Bravo. But there is no better escape on Bravo than Summer House. Part of the biggest draw of Summer House is that we all wish that we could spend summers in the Hamptons. That escape and living the life is everything that we all thought that it could be.
But then seeing the friendship between Ciara, Paige, and Amanda, you get an escape of what friendships can and should be like. That sense of unconditional love that exists in friendship.
You are reminded to never settle for people, because your people are out there.
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SOUTHERN CHARM
Charleston seems like the most amazing place in the world. Well, on television and on Southern Charm it looks like it is. We’re all different ages and if anything the eclectic mix of personalities on this show teach us that alcohol is bad, sleeping with people your friends have slept with is bad, and well, Patricia rules the south.
But then there is that whole thing about making sewing glamorous.
Southern Charm is a cautionary tale of what type of men to avoid and why you should alway stay loyal to your girlfriends. But, hey, watching other peoples drama and their mishaps makes us feel better about ours.
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LOVE IS BLIND
Love Is Blind is definitely a show that a lot of people love to watch and you can definitely count us in as ones that do. We would love to say that we are people that believe that love is blind, but well, we’ll just go with we believe that love is drama. That being said, if you don’t believe that love is drama because yours is roses, we’d love to have what you’re having and also please share. If your relationship is dramatic, well just watch this show and you’ll be like maybe my relationship isn’t as bad as I think it is.
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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY (THE NEW VERSION)
The Real Housewives franchises are great. Truly, they are a great escape. Some are in desperate need of a recast and should learn from The Real Housewives of New York City. They recast and it is sooo much better. Now, if you are still wondering who is a housewife, know none of these women are. They are all successful in their own right and that’s a beautiful thing. They are fierce, fabulous, and take no crap. We can enjoy seeing that, mixed with the glamour of New York. Trust us, you will too. It’s an escape to a life that you’d fantasize about.
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
We need something to restore our faith in humanity and well, we have none right now. The world is a scary place and a lot of the time it feels very lonely. It’s as if you can’t trust anyone. But What Would You Do takes all of these scenarios that you would and wouldn’t think of and puts actors out into the world, playing them out. We see how people would react to these situations. You see people reacting in the right and wrong ways – it’s up to your judgement. But when you see people doing good things, being supportive, and stepping in where needed – faith is restored. There are good people out there in the world. We’re thankful for the show and the fact that after watching it we feel better and not so bad about the world out there.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
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GRAND CAYMAN: SECRETS IN PARADISE
This is one of the worst reality shows on television and we’re thinking that it’s because someone didn’t know how to develop it. Then again, maybe it’s someone doesn’t know how to edit it. Everything feels forced on the show and there is nothing that happens that makes you care about any of these people. You actually grow to hate (or strongly dislike them all). Grand Cayman feels like it’s supposed to be a love letter to the island, but what it is more than that is a cautionary tale on why to never set foot on the island. If these are the people that live there, we’re afraid of what the island is like. If it’s an island of narcassists and backstabbing betty’s we are so good.
But hey, will we watch? Absolutely.
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MARRIED TO MEDICINE
If you’re sleeping on Married to Medicine, we are suggesting that you reevaluate your Sunday night watching habits. It’s one of the best shows on Bravo, because it just feels real. These women give no f**** and make their feelings knows. These women are blunt, full of heart, and we live for it. We also can’t get past how much we love Heavenly, even if she is a pot stirrer. The reality is she stirs that pot so well, that you will eat whatever she is serving. Married to Medicine is a bunch of strong, fierce, self confident, and powerful women that you will find strength and truth in. Watch it.
What reality television shows do you watch to escape?