By Isabella Torregiani
3:52pm PST, Mar 3, 2026
'The Traitors'
There's no shortage of great reality TV shows to binge these days, but these are the top five that have us in a chokehold…
Since its debut in 2023,
The Traitors — which is based on the Dutch series
De Verraders — has become a huge hit, racking up several Emmys along the way.
The competition features famous contestants who must sniff out the traitors in their midst. As the traitors "murder" the "faithful," each night, the faithful attempt to eliminate the traitors by voting out suspects. If the faithful manage to eliminate all traitors by the finale, they divide the cash prize — if not, the surviving traitors take everything for themselves.
Season 4 of
The Traitors ended in dramatic fashion on February 26. Season 5 is currently in the works — as is a spinoff that will feature non-famous contestants.
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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'
In 2022, TikTok mom influencer Taylor Frankie Paul went viral when she revealed that she and her now ex-husband, Tate Paul, were "soft-swinging" with other Mormon couples in Utah. As a result, the reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was born.
The series follows Taylor and her peers as they navigate life after the scandal, but heading into Season 4 — which debuts on March 12 — it's clear the "soft-swinging" controversy was just the beginning!
'House of Villains'
For those who think reality TV can't get any messier, House of Villains Season 3 proves otherwise. Peacock brings together some of the most controversial stars in reality TV history to face off in a series of challenges.
Each week, the villains compete for a shot at the $200,000 grand prize and the title of "America's Ultimate Supervillain." The challenge winner is safe from elimination, while one villain is sent home. The final villain at the end of the competition takes home the cash.
Season 3 premiered on Peacock on February 26, so there's still time to get up to speed. And if you're not sold yet, the new cast includes some of reality TV's messiest stars — from Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn to Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval.
'The Bachelorette'
Season 22 of
The Bachelorette, which premieres on March 12, promises plenty of drama. This time, the leading lady is none other than Taylor Frankie Paul — yes, exactly the mess you've been waiting for.
Her role on the dating show started off as a joke on TikTok that quickly evolved into a real invitation to star.
"I don't know if that got their attention," Paul told
Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. "It was mainly a joke to me. … Then we had a meeting. I still didn't believe it until I got the invitation, 'Will you be our Bachelorette?' Same reaction, shaking, pacing back and forth. There's no way, no way."
ABC has already revealed the full cast of men competing for Paul's attention, which includes
Clayton Johnson, who was
previously engaged to
Lana Del Rey.
'Single's Inferno'
Netflix Korea's hit reality dating show Single's Inferno isn't cooling off anytime soon. Production for Season 6 has been confirmed, making it the platform's longest-running unscripted series in Korea.
Singles must find their perfect match to escape the island of Inferno. If they succeed, they win a getaway to the luxury hotel Paradise, but no one is allowed to reveal their age or occupation until the finale.
While no official release date has been announced, the new season is expected to follow the usual schedule, likely arriving in early 2027. That gives you plenty of time to catch up on previous seasons.
