The coronavirus outbreak has led most of us to huddle indoors, work from home, and binge a lot of TV shows, and there are lists for everything from the best thrillers to the steamiest dramas. And while we previously put together a list of the most anticipated reality shows of the year, there are times when you just want to stream an entire season of a show in one night.
To satisfy all of your binge watching needs, we put together this list of the best reality shows that you can watch on Netflix right now. From recent favorites like Love Is Blind and The Circle, to international shows like Instant Hotel and Terrace House, this guide is filled with hours of TV that will definitely get your mind off of things—I mean, what’s better to keep you occupied during social distancing than a bunch of entertaining reality stars?
Here are the 10 best reality shows on Netflix right now.
1. Love Is Blind
There are two types of people in the world: the ones that already binged watched the entire Love Is Blind season (and reunion), and the ones that have yet to become believers in the dating show.
For the unacclimated, contestants are put in pods where they communicate with each other solely by audio. After a period of time, they get engaged—without ever seeing each other—and then embark on a trip together to see if they’re truly compatible. The show is so good that some people are even giving the series a rewatch.
What to expect: cute love stories, some ugly breakups, and a juicy reunion show.
2. Queer Eye
The Queer Eye reboot launched on Netflix in 2018, and the series quickly gained fans for its charismatic cast and focus on positive stories. The show’s leads—Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, and Jonathan Van Ness—each have their own speciality, and each episode follows The Fab Five as they help a guy get his life together. There are four seasons of the show, plus a special filmed in Japan.
What to expect: positivity, happy tears, and an overall feel-good vibe.
3. The Final Table
Even most novice of cooks will be able to tell the difference between a remouillage and a rondeau by the end of their time watching this Netflix original, as the competition show follows teams of expert chefs as they tackle dishes from around the world.
What to expect: culinary excellence, nail-biting eliminations, and a cool global look at the food world.
4. Nailed It!
While we all love watching and learning from seasoned chefs, there’s also something endearing about watching people that are just like us compete in a culinary competition. Nailed It! features home chefs that often have more misses than hits, and you’ll definitely enjoy laughing with the bakers. This show has three seasons (with the fourth one landing on April 1), and a holiday special.
What to expect: lots of laughs, lots of questionable baking, and one terrific host.
5. The Circle
The Circle is quickly becoming a global show, as the US version is based off of the British show of the same name, and Netflix is also planning on launching different versions in France and Brazil.
The show’s contestants are isolated in apartments, and they communicate with each other through an app called “The Circle.” The point of the game is to win over the other contestants, and some people choose to create a different identity in order to win the game.
Expect: twists and turns, catfishes that you actually root for, and a shocking finale.
6. Terrace House
Terrace House is a Japanese reality show that follows three men and three women from different walks of life as they live in the same house. Think The Real World, but with relatable drama and a kinder cast.
The show also features a group of studio commentators that introduce each episode and provide commentary on the different storylines.
What to expect: blooming romances, an endearing cast, and a gorgeous house.
7. Amazing Interiors
Love HGTV? Say hello to Netflix’s Amazing Interiors. The show features homes that look ordinary on the outside, but have custom interiors on the inside. Picture a hockey fan cave, a backyard roller coaster, and a waterfall bedroom.
What to expect: enviable interiors, hardworking contractors, and a sudden desire to renovate your home.
8. Cheer
Cheer took social media by storm when it was released in January of this year, and the six part series follows the Texan Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer Team as they prepare to compete in the annual National Cheerleading Championship. The series currently holds a 96% rating from critics and a 94% rating from audience members on Rotten Tomatoes.
What to expect: heart wrenching personal stories, incredible teamwork, and an inside look into the competitive world of cheerleading.
9. Instant Hotel
The Australian TV series features pairs of homeowners that have transformed their homes into hotels. Each pair then stays at the other contestants’ hotels, and they get scored based on their experience. Someone gets eliminated each episode, and the winner at the end gets an all-expense-paid vacation. For the second season, the prize is a $100,000 check.
What to expect: cutthroat competition, cool design ideas, and wanderlust.
10. Jason Mesnick’s Season of The Bachelor
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The coronavirus outbreak has led most of us to huddle indoors, work from home, and binge a lot of TV shows, and there are lists for everything from the best thrillers to the steamiest dramas. And while we previously put together a list of the most anticipated reality shows of the year, there are times when you just want to stream an entire season of a show in one night.