Reality Television

Is Trump an Agent or an Accident of History?

Is Trump just an American expression of the trends that have revived nationalism all over the world?

January 6, 2024

Paula Abdul Accuses Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault During ‘American Idol’

Ms. Abdul filed a lawsuit against Mr. Lythgoe, a producer of the reality show, that accuses him of assaulting her in an elevator.

December 30, 2023

Zombie TV Has Come for Cable

Many of the most popular channels have largely ditched original dramas and comedies, morphing into vessels for endless reruns.

December 8, 2023

What’s Next for George Santos? Court Dates and, Maybe, Reality TV.

The New York Republican suggested that his future might include a memoir or a reality television show, not to mention the looming criminal trial in federal court.

December 2, 2023

Netflix Builds a ‘Squid Game’ Universe as It Awaits a Second Season

A reality show and a live experience are two ways of keeping the dystopian series in the public eye. Is the original’s bleak message being diluted?