{"id":338,"date":"2022-11-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=338"},"modified":"2022-11-06T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T10:00:00","slug":"best-reality-shows-hulu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=338","title":{"rendered":"10 of the best reality shows on Hulu for when you need an escape"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reality TV has come a long way since MTV plopped a bunch of twentysomethings in an artsy loft, trained cameras on them, and left them to their own devices for a few months way back in 1992. Now our reality TV choices are seemingly limitless \u2014 from ruthless restaurateurs to fabulous, multitalented drag fantasies; from rich and ruthless housewives to hardcore survivalists living by their wits. <\/p>\n

If any of that sounds like fun, you\u2019re in good company! Hulu has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to reality TV. We\u2019ve sifted through the digital dross to find you the best. <\/p>\n

1. Bachelor <\/em>Nation<\/h2>\n
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\n Michelle Young and a suitor on \"The Bachelorette\"<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Is he here for the right reasons?<\/span>
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The Bachelor <\/em>began way back in 2002 with a simple premise: Take one dude (Alex Michel) and a bevy of single ladies competing for his attentions \u2014\u00a0as signified by red roses doled out at the end of almost every episode \u2014\u00a0with the aforementioned dude eliminating women until he was left with the one he wanted to marry. Along the way, the ladies participated in challenging adventures, group dates, and sometimes embarrassing activities \u2014 all in the name of love (and social media infamy). The original show was spun off into The Bachelorette <\/em>and Bachelor in Paradise<\/em>, among others, along with an entire media ecosystem devoted to scrutinizing Who\u2019s Here for the Right Reasons. There’s plenty of behind-the-scenes drama<\/a>,<\/u> too. <\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> The Bachelor<\/u><\/em><\/a>, The Bachelorette<\/u><\/em><\/a>, and Bachelor in Paradise<\/u><\/em><\/a> are all available to stream on Hulu.<\/p>\n

2. Catfish<\/em><\/h2>\n

Back in 2010, the Sundance documentary Catfish<\/em> took viewers by storm<\/u><\/a> as they watched a lovelorn suitor named Nev Schulman fall for a young woman he meets on Facebook only to have it all unravel when he discovers the truth about his virtual girlfriend. Even now, the movie is a stunner that leaves audiences wondering who was catfishing whom. Schulman took his newfound notoriety and put it to work under the auspices of helping others tricked by Internet paramours in this hypnotizing TV show. Watch for shocking truths about the people we think we know best, online or off.<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Catfish<\/u><\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Kitchen Nightmares<\/em><\/h2>\n
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\n Gordon Ramsay in \"Kitchen Nightmares\"<\/p><\/div>\n
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Do you want to find out what all of those Gordon Ramsay memes<\/a> are about? Of course you do! On Kitchen Nightmares<\/em>, the famous chef uses his culinary expertise to help restaurateurs with struggling businesses \u2014 but sometimes these places are beyond help. Whether it’s the staff’s cooking techniques (or lack thereof), dated or downright dirty d\u00e9cor, interpersonal problems, financial mismanagement, or something else altogether going wrong at these restaurants, we can trust Ramsay’s vivid vocabulary to never fail us.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy his whole deal, there’s also Hotel Hell<\/em><\/a>, MasterChef,<\/em><\/a> and MasterChef Junior<\/em><\/a> to keep you occupied!<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Kitchen Nightmares<\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Love Island (UK)<\/em><\/h2>\n

The Love Island<\/em> franchise originated in the UK and has spawned little amorous archipelagoes in Denmark, France, Finland, and Australia, among other countries, where bikini-clad singletons mix and mingle in sexy climes. Unlike The Bachelor<\/em> franchise, the emphasis is on \u201ccoupling up\u201d and enjoying \u201ca good craic,\u201d hopefully with someone who is \u201cfit\u201d and tan with good teeth who is ideally \u201ca bit of me\u201d<\/u><\/a> rather than rushing to the altar, which makes for a more laidback and somewhat less frenzied vibe. Plus, whoever the audience chooses as the best couple brings home a bushel of cold, hard cash on top of those sweet vacation tans.<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Love Island (UK)<\/u><\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Hot Ones<\/em><\/h2>\n

It’s become inordinately difficult to get a fresh angle on the celebrity interview, but Sean Evans cracked the code with Hot Ones<\/em>. To be fair, there aren’t that many famous folks who are game to try eating increasingly spicy chicken wings on camera while being interviewed\u2026 but the ones who are give good interview indeed. Hulu has the first four seasons of this insanely popular YouTube show, which includes everyone from Billie Eilish and the Jackass guys to none other than Guy Fieri getting into it.<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Hot Ones<\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. The Masked Singer<\/em><\/h2>\n
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\n Beetle and Kermit the Frog in the Muppets Night episode of \"The Masked Singer\" <\/p><\/div>\n
\n Yes, there’s a Muppets Night episode.<\/span>
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This wildly popular singing competition show, which is based on the popular South Korean show King of Mask Singer<\/em>, features a dizzying array of celebrities dressed up in costumes and belting out hits while judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke vote on the best performers and try to suss out which random celeb is dressed up as, like, a glittery beach ball or something. (We really cannot stress how surreal this show is.) Once the judges and audience members vote, the least-popular singer must reveal their identity. This goes on until the last episode, where the last celeb standing is presented with The Golden Mask. While the judges and audience members are given clues about who\u2019s behind the mask, the behind-the-scenes security measures<\/u><\/a> make the Oscars look low-key.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>The Masked Singer<\/u><\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Forged in Fire<\/em><\/h2>\n

This delightfully baroque competition series pits amateur bladesmiths with oft-extraordinary facial hair and tattoos against one another as they forge a variety of knives, swords, and other cutting implements, based on the various stipulations of each challenge. Not only is this a wildly dangerous hobby that requires lots of equipment and supplies, it also requires a ton of historical knowledge, artistry, and general steeliness of spirit. The most satisfying part of the show is when the judges test the implements against a variety of objects (including animal carcasses, which are then typically donated<\/u><\/a>). When Doug Marcaida says, \u201cIt will cut!\u201d<\/u><\/a> it\u2019s better than a handshake from Paul Hollywood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Forged in Fire<\/u><\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

8. RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/em><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s hard to remember a world before RuPaul brought drag into America\u2019s living room with this effervescent show that melds creative competitions with performances and behind-the-scenes revelations, in addition to a fabulous stable of judges and guest stars. It made RuPaul a media mogul and turned its winning drag queens into household names, along with inspiring international spin-offs and Drag Race All-Stars<\/u><\/em><\/a>. While there has been some controversy<\/u><\/a> around Drag Race<\/em> and its creator over the years, not to mention some of its contestants<\/u><\/a>, it\u2019s impossible to deny its imprint on the cultural landscape.<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/u><\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Survivor<\/em><\/h2>\n

To some extent, reality TV is all about watching other people do things we\u2019d rather not and then criticizing how they conduct themselves, and Survivor<\/em> is the greatest example of that impulse. This extraordinarily popular long-running series drops competitors off in a remote location somewhere in the world where they\u2019re left to team up and scramble for food, shelter, and other everyday necessities, as well as compete in challenges that may require anything from eating bugs<\/u><\/a> to holding onto a buoy for almost 12 hours<\/u><\/a>. The winner gets one million dollars, eternal bragging rights, and countless bug bites and tummy aches. There are 34 seasons of Survivor<\/em> currently available on Hulu!<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Survivor<\/u><\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

See Also: <\/strong>The best TVs for gaming to get you to next-level play<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Alone<\/em><\/h2>\n

This is a reality show from the History channel, which gives it a whiff of authenticity. (Plus, it seems to be less salacious than, say, Naked or Afraid<\/em>, which invites titillation just by the title. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) Competitors chronicle their day-to-day life as they try to survive by themselves in extreme environments like Patagonia, Mongolia, and the Arctic, with a minimum of supplies or interference from the outside world. Naturally, they can tap out at any time, but the winner could pocket anywhere from $500k to a cool one million smackeroos in the seventh season. In addition to cash and considerable bragging rights, the winner of the eighth season<\/a> also came home with a cool hat he made himself from a deer he killed \u2014 after he ate its heart, of course.<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong> Alone<\/em> is available to stream on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n

\n UPDATE: Nov. 6, 2022, 5:00 a.m. EDT <\/strong>This post has been updated to reflect current streaming options.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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