Drag Race’s talent has never been better. The producing has never been worse.
After RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, one thing is clear: Drag Race is in a rut of bad producing, from the stars to chocolate.
Reality TV show reviews
All reality show and documentary TV reviews on reality blurred by TV critic Andy Dehnart. (Learn more about Andy.)
Snake in the Grass is a promising Mole, but its Survivor alum need more game to play
Snake in the Grass is a promising format: one-episode versions of The Mole, and some terrific reality TV alum competing in some episodes. But there’s just not enough game for them to play.
So far, Peacock’s Love Island USA is blander, not spicier
I’m really missing Matthew Hoffman’s narration after the first week of Peacock’s Love Island: USA, which has not yet lived up to its promise of being “hotter than ever,” “naughtier,” or “steamier.”
Claim to Fame: ABC’s promising but insecure celebrity relative guessing game
ABC’s Claim to Fame, on which relatives of celebrities attempt to guess each others’ relatives, has a lot of promise, and some frustrating dumbing-down of its own editing.
Hotel Inspector: a charming British B&B makeover show, now streaming free
The Hotel Inspector, a long-running British reality TV show starring Ruth Watson and Alex Polizzi, is now streaming free in the United States. Highly recommended!
Legendary has grown into reality TV’s best dance competition
I’ve always been a fan of Legendary’s artistry, but the show, especially in season one, was a wreck. Now, in its third season, it’s really focused on what matters most: its houses, their performers, and their performances.
Great American Recipe is PBS’s disappointingly bland cooking competition
PBS’s first cooking show could have been its signature reality competition. Alas, it’s bland, lacking acid and heat—and has no real identity.