26 Best Reality Shows on Netflix Right Now (March 2026): ‘Blue Therapy’ and More

This British documentary series follows therapist Karen Doherty as she sets out to help seven real-life couples work through their problems. Doherty is a licenced therapist with more than two decades of experience on her resume, but still, the challenges she faces with her patients are an uphill battle. Blue Therapy is a must-watch for fans of messy relationship drama, as dark, chaotic secrets are revealed, ranging from debt and cheating to unemployment and secret vasectomies.

Blue Therapy is an undeniably addictive watch and a quick binge at only eight episodes. Some of the situations between couples will have your jaw hanging on the floor and prove frustrating for some of the things that women, in particular, put up with for the sake of a man. Plus, the couples are genuinely interesting people, coming from a variety of financial, cultural and emotional backgrounds.

Agents of Mystery teams up a group of Korean celebrities and media personalities by turning them into secret agents who must complete an important mission. The agents must work through various puzzles, brain games and occult and paranormal-themed challenges in order to put their skills to the ultimate test. From challenge to challenge, the contestants are transported to elaborate sets and secretive locations, tasked with solving mysteries no other agency is able to.

Agents of Mystery is a fantastic reality show that weaves competitive challenges with mysteries and a fun supernatural angle. The series sports some great teamwork and camaraderie from the contestants, who put a lot of effort into solving the cases at hand. The fun energy from the filmmaking and the cast members ultimately comes together to create a thrilling experience and the perfect escapist television.

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are “pickers”: people who travel the country picking through antique stores, garage sales, barns, attics and spare rooms in search of hidden or overlooked treasures, which they will then resell or even add to their own personal collections. They often go off of leads given to them from Danielle Colby, who runs Wolfe’s office, but sometimes Wolfe and Fritz pop into places on a whim when they get a feeling they could be a great spot for finding items worth buying.

With a couple of funny hosts and an entertaining premise, American Pickers is an easy comfort watch that will make you highly invested in the antiques trade. It’s also less reality TV and more a unique way to learn a bit about America, the little pieces of history that are hidden everywhere within it and the diverse people who own them.

Filmed ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing allows viewers to get an inside look at the extremely competitive world of ice dancing, where the stakes are high and the drama is higher. In the pursuit of Olympic gold, fierce partnerships are cultivated, physical limits are tested and emotions run wild in one of the most breathtaking and demanding events of the Winter Olympics. The documentary follows three top teams: the U.S., Canada and France, the latter of which features a highly controversial duo.

Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing isn’t just for fans of the Winter Olympics, but it’s also a compelling watch for people who love messy drama. The limited series has an undeniable soap opera element as the show covers intense rivalries, romantic and platonic relationships and the immense pressure these athletes face in the quest for greatness.

Inspired by Squid Game, this game show takes a group of contestants and has them compete in a series of high-stakes, strategy-based challenges with the goal of taking home the massive cash prize of $4.56 million. Featuring the second-largest cast in reality TV history with 456 contestants, and the second-largest cash prize (next to Beast Games), contestants are progressively eliminated until only one remains standing.

Season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge premiered in November and continued on season 1’s success as an extremely bingeable game show that plays off the success of the Korean sci-fi series while adding new twists. With the stakes made real (if not life-threateningly so), Squid Game: The Challenge is both intense and addictive.

In Palm Beach, Florida, a group of striving socialites navigates difficult social dynamics and deeply entrenched power structures of the modern American aristocracy, as they make their way through private clubs, glamorous yachts and fancy charity galas. Of course, like every good reality show that caters to a voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of the one percent, there’s plenty of drama that comes with having everything.

Members Only: Palm Beach isn’t the most intelligent or intellectually stimulating reality show that you’ll watch — but then again, what is? If you’re looking for plenty of fights and plenty of time to ogle at the wealth porn of the elite class, you’ll get all of that and more with Members Only: Palm Beach. It helps that the core cast are an eclectic bunch, who prove that, sometimes, age really is just a number when it comes to maturity. All the more entertaining for us to watch!

The popular Korean cooking show Culinary Class Wars returns for a second season, where one hundred elite chefs are divided into two groups (experienced chefs called White Spoons and newcomers called Black Spoons), all competing for the massive prize of $200,000. The competition is judged by celebrity chef and veteran restaurateur Paik Jong-won, alongside Anh Sung-jae, Korea’s only three-star Michelin chef. No matter their skill level, all chefs must compete in a series of challenging tests that push their culinary acumen to the limit.

If you love high-stakes cooking competitions like Top Chef and Cutthroat Kitchen, you’ll be sure to become obsessed with Culinary Class Wars. In addition to being riveting reality TV, the show is also a fascinating exploration of culture, resilience, passion and mentorship that works to embolden hard-working chefs over pushing petty drama. Ultimately, all the thrills of Culinary Class Wars come from the sheer thrill of cooking like your life depends on it.

Hosted by SNL cast member Mikey Day, this reality baking competition show is a spin-off of the popular Is It Cake?. In the show, bakers are tasked with making desserts that perfectly mirror real objects, with the goal of trickng celebrity judges as to what’s real, and what’s cake. In Is It Cake? Holiday, the bakers are tasked with crafting delicious replicas of ice skates, wreaths and more.

Is It Cake? Holiday is a fun, easy holiday watch that will get your mouth watering for dessert just as much as it will shock you with how close a cake can come to looking like a nutcracker.

Perhaps you wouldn’t think that there’d be enough drama at a real estate office to make for compelling reality TV, but the Selling Sunset franchise proves you’d be wrong. In Selling the OC, Brothers Jason and Brett Oppenheim open up a luxury real estate office in Orange County, California. This expansion of the Selling Sunset universe follows the agents at their office and the drama that encircles both their personal and professional lives. 

The newest season of Selling the OC does a great job of integrating three new additions into the cast who keep the drama fresh and exciting. But there are plenty of conflicts among veteran cast members, and between the old and the new, Selling the OC is still plenty energizing and entertaining.

A spin-off of the Netflix show Physical: 100, Physical: Asia sees eight Asian countries compete against one another in challenges of strength, teamwork and endurance. The competing countries are Korea, Thailand, Mongolia, Japan, Indonesia, Turkey, Australia and the Philippines.

A celebrity athlete is the representative contestant for each country, with Manny Pacquiao representing the Philippines, while Yushin Okami represents Japan. Fans of the Physical series had a lot of fun with Physical: Asia, nothing that it was not only a compelling competition show but also managed to craft genuinely engaging narratives between contestants, creating heroes, villains and underdogs.

Two Korean fashion experts with very different tastes, one client in need of a major wardrobe makeover. Whose taste will win out over the other? However, these fashionistas can’t only purchase their client any new clothes: rather, they are tasked with creating new possibilities from the clothes each person already owns, in addition to adding some new pieces. Kim Na-young and Jung Jae-hyung face off to create the style that their client loves the most.

Closet Battle is a brand-new Korean reality competition series on Netflix and is an exceedingly entertaining watch. It’s fun to watch clients end up with a new style that they feel confident in, and seeing the dueling fashion experts workshop different styles until finding one that fits best.

Twelve influencers are corralled into a house where they have a shot at winning $1 million — but can they survive without their phones? Inside: USA pits influencer against influencer, as the group of content creators is forced to compete in extreme challenges for a chance to win massive prize money, and chaos ensues as the young people plot and scheme their way to the top.

The American iteration of this British series brings on the drama in a cutthroat game show that requires skill and finesse. Alliances are formed and broken, friends are made and betrayed, deceit and chaos abounds as one by one the influencers fall. It’s a high-stakes and wildly entertaining bit of top-notch reality TV.

Along with an array of friends and famous faces, Meghan Markle lets viewers into her California home to offer up tips on cooking, gardening and hosting — and she would know, she is a Duchess, after all. The lifestyle reality series centers on practicality and enlightening conversations with different friends, as Meghan shows the beauty that can be gleaned from one’s domestic space.

Guests for the show have included Mindy Kaling, Chrissy Teigen and Queer Eye’s Tan France. Markle shines in her knowledge of small details and gives viewers the type of warm, cozy aspiration viewing, while not necessarily being accessible. But then again, who’s watching rich people on reality TV because they want to emulate them?

Who wants to win $500,000? Well, to do that, 21 chefs must split into teams and compete in a number of cooking challenges over the course of 21 days to vie for the prize cash and be crowned the best chef. The competition takes place at the esteemed Culinary Institute of America and is hosted by Olivia Culpo, who is joined by judges Carlton McCoy — a master sommelier — and chef Kelsey Barnard Clark, both of whom graduated from CIA.

If you love Top Chef, you’ll likely love Next Gen Chef as well. The difference is that all the chefs of Next Gen Chef are younger and already very accomplished in their field — they just want to be the best of the best. So, it’s immensely gripping watching expert chefs fight against one another, creating delicious dishes. But only one can come out on top.

Building the Band is essentially just that: a reality competition that tries to form a hit-making music supergroup by the conclusion. The premise sees 50 musicians split off into groups of six through a selection process, and then have to perform and compete against one another for the top prize of $500,000.

The series features pop stars Liam Payne, Nicole Scherzinger, and Kelly Rowland as judges, with the Backstreet Boys’ A.J. McLean as the host. Fans of music competition series like The Voice and American Idol will love this new take on the popular TV genre, as competitors are forced to work as a team to win.

This multi-Emmy-winning series takes a thoughtful look at adults with autism searching for romance and connection. We follow a group of people on the autism spectrum as they explore the dating pool, and the highs and lows of attempting to find a partner while depicting subjects as humanized individuals with agency, and not othered.

Love on the Spectrum has been commended for its empathetic depiction of people with autism and for its authentic, non-scripted feel. The series introduces new characters each season, but also sticks with some of the same from previous seasons, allowing viewers to follow familiar narratives as their journeys continue.

Contestants are tasked with “making it work” in this hit reality series centered on fashion design. A group of amateur designers compete to create the best clothing designs while restricted by materials, time, and theme. Hosted by Heidi Klum, the series-long mentor Tim Gunn was replaced by designer and season 4 winner Christian Siriano in 2018, who also co-hosts with Klum.

Funny and exciting, Project Runway is a must-watch for anyone interested in the fashion world. The challenges are creative, and it is just fascinating to watch newbie designers work through the process of creating garments bit by bit. Plus, the drama is nonstop with so many big personalities in one place.

One of Netflix’s most famous (and controversial) original reality series, Love Is Blind experiments with the concept of modern dating with a unique twist: singles date each other without ever having seen one another, interacting only through voice communication from separate rooms. Hosts Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey provide color commentary as they address the ultimate question: can emotional connection surpass the need for physical attraction?

Once a connection is made, participants may propose marriage, after which they meet in person. From there, they navigate their relationships in the real world, leading up to their wedding day, where they must decide whether to truly commit.

Part travel show, part culinary show and part comedy, Somebody Feed Phil follows Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, as he travels around the world, exploring diverse cultures through their culinary traditions. From fine restaurants to street food, Phil tries it all, and his approachable demeanor, infectious enthusiasm, and genuine curiosity make for an engaging viewing experience that combines humor, storytelling, and mouthwatering visuals.

Phil really gets to know the people who make the food as well as those who love it as he seeks to understand communities, not just cities. The series provides a refreshing perspective that moves beyond typical culinary shows by focusing on connection and community, encouraging viewers to appreciate the universal joy of eating and discovery. Whether you’re more into “food porn” or “travel porn,” Somebody Feed Phil presents the best of both.

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.