Here are some notable new reality shows from 2023 and recent years, along with popular ongoing series: Popular and New Reality Shows from 2023:
- The Devil's Plan (2023): A competition of intelligence and strategy with a high prize, highly rated on IMDb
- Squid Game: The Challenge (2023): A large-scale competition inspired by the scripted series, with contestants competing in game-based challenges for a massive cash prize on Netflix
- The Golden Bachelor (2023): A fresh twist on the dating reality genre, well-received in 2023
- The Ultimatum: Queer Love (2023): Another notable dating show with new perspectives
- Celebrity Bear Hunt (2023): Celebrities survive and evade Bear Grylls in the jungle, hosted by Holly Willoughby
- Siren: Survive the Island (2023): Female professionals compete for survival on a remote island, rated 8.0 on IMDb
- Battle Camp (2025 debut): A newer competition series with moderate ratings
Popular ongoing or returning reality shows (available on platforms like Netflix, BBC, and others):
- Love Is Blind and its international versions
- Married at First Sight and The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On
- Project Runway and Top Chef continuing with new seasons
- RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 5 and other BBC reality shows
- The Traitors , The Great British Bake-Off , and America Outdoors were among the best reality shows in 2023
Where to watch:
- Netflix has a broad catalog of reality shows including new and returning favorites like Squid Game: The Challenge , The Devil's Plan , Love Is Blind , and Celebrity Bear Hunt
- BBC offers UK-centric reality shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton
- IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes provide ratings and lists for new reality series
In summary, 2023 saw a mix of innovative competition formats, fresh dating show concepts, and survival challenges, with some standout hits like Squid Game: The Challenge and The Devil's Plan capturing audience attention. Many of these shows continue to be available on streaming platforms like Netflix and are complemented by returning favorites across networks