Pure Indulgence: 5 Shows on Max to Feed Your Inner Reality TV Junkie
From shocking to adorable, these five will tingle every nerve in your body.
Reality shows are controversial. But sometimes we just want to indulge in this mindless viewing. In that case, Max has the perfect collection of reality shows. Here are just five of them.
Naked Attraction (2016-present, 8 seasons, 5.4 on IMDb)
If you're not comfortable with nudity, this British reality dating show is definitely not for you, as the contestants choose a partner based solely on the appearance of their naked bodies, which are gradually revealed from toe to head. With several potential dates, the contestants must eliminate one in each round before the curtain rises and more is revealed.
Six seasons are available on Max.
Say Yes to the Dress (2007-present, 22 seasons, 5.6 on IMDb)
Set at Kleinfeld Bridal, this reality show follows the store's staff as they help customers find the perfect wedding dress. As the sales associates persuade the brides to purchase dresses, their families weigh in with advice and opinions, while the ladies make the final selection. SYTTD also tells the stories of the brides after the purchase, as they get married in the dresses.
Four Weddings (2009-2018, 10 seasons, 5.6 on IMDb)
If the wedding theme is for you, here's another British reality show to check out. Four Weddings revolves around groups of four brides or grooms who attend one another's weddings and rate them on four criteria: food, venue, attire, and overall experience. Whoever gets the highest score wins a luxury honeymoon, which often creates tension between the contestants as everyone wants to win.
Hoarding: Buried Alive (2010-2014, 5 seasons, 6.5 on IMDb)
In a nutshell, this reality show is about hoarders, aka people who have never heard Elsa's Let It Go song from Frozen. The TLC show follows people whose lives have been made hell by this mental disorder, which causes them to collect things they don't need and literally get snowed under with stuff. HBA also explores how the condition affects the characters' personal lives and relationships with their families.
On Max, Hoarding: Buried Alive is divided into 9 seasons.
The Dog House: UK (2019-present, 5 seasons, 8.7 on IMDb)
This British reality show is the most adorable you'll find. It follows the staff of an animal shelter as they spend their days caring for the dogs and trying to find them loving owners. Described as a dog dating show, TDH: UK tells the stories of individual dogs as they are matched with new owners – either successfully or not. Interestingly, these relationships can be just as dramatic as any human dating show.