March 8, 2023 – reality blurred

Three people in a small purple canoe-like boat, looking at one person who's in the water

Did Survivors’ flirting, furtive foraging, or puzzle prep pay off?

Survivor 44’s second episode spent half its time on searches for idols and a showmance—plus many references to Survivor while we’re watching Survivor.

about reality blurred

Welcome! I’m Andy Dehnart, a writer who obsessively and critically covers reality TV, focusing on how it’s made and what it means.

I created reality blurred 22 years ago as a place to collect interesting links I found. Today, I review and recommend reality shows, documentaries, and nonfiction entertainment; analyze news and report from behind the scenes; and interview people who create and star in reality TV shows. You'll also find other people's insightful takes on reality TV in these pages, too.

I believe pop culture can both entertain and affect us, and so reality blurred's goal is to amplify the best and hold the worst accountable. In other words, I’m here to call it out when it sucks and celebrate it when it’s amazing. Let’s talk about it together!