This category includes home renovations, cooking masterclasses, or personal transformations (e.g., Queer Eye ).
Reality TV has significantly lowered the barrier to entry for fame, creating a new class of "influencer" celebrities. It has also influenced how scripted television is made, with many dramas adopting the fast-paced editing and "confessional" style interviews pioneered by reality shows.
Reality TV often acts as "social glue," providing a common topic for discussion at work or on social media.
Shows centered on luxury, travel, or extreme talent allow viewers to step out of their daily routines.
Shows like The Real Housewives or Selling Sunset document the personal and professional lives of specific social groups.
