Theres something about guilty pleasure shows that just makes viewers feel good.
Some, however, declare with pride that theyre a fan and arent ashamed to admit it.
Theres a reason these shows are guilty pleasures.
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They are either corny or totally devoid of any intelligent discourse.
If that is just what the doctor ordered, these are among the best guilty pleasure shows to watch.
Then there are closeted fans who dont want anyone to know that they have watchedevery season ofGlee.
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The entire show is about everyone, including viewers, trying to figure out who is the secret author.
Gossip Girlis one of those juicy teen dramas that viewers get sucked into.
Some may pretend they only watch when its on in the background.
Adults and kids, alike, loved the depiction of parenting from both sides.
Theyre dressed in skimpy bikinis and tight swim trunks and indulge in plenty of raunchy behavior.
But people loveToo Hot to Handleand the idea that maybe, just maybe, someone might find love.
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TheNetflix reality dating showis also a game show designed to train young singles to build deeper connnections with others.
In fact, theyre penalized for any throw in of sexual contact, including solo.
The more times the rules are broken, the more money is taken from the prize pot.
Its totally ridiculous, butToo Hot to Handlehas become a favorite, even spawning mobile games.
But now, theyre older and more mature, most of them with families and kids.
It has worked at times, not so much at others.
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The requirement to propose marriage first is a big part of the show.
As far as rom-com dramas go,Emily in Parisis one of the best guilty pleasures of late.
Sure, a lot ofThe BachelorandThe Bacheloretteis fake, or at least prompted and heavily edited.
The relationships, for the most part, dont last.
But it doesnt matter.
For one hour a week for the duration a new season is on, its the perfect escapist pleasure.
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Two, three, or four individuals are secretly named traitors.
Its their decision to vote out a faithful, but the faithful have a job, too.
They need to try and suss out the traitors and vote them out in roundtable meetings.
HostAlan Cummingis everything with this show.
His over-the-top outfits and intentionally exaggerated style leave everyone laughing and in good spirits.
He has fun with the gig, and it shows.
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The cliffhangers in every episode keep viewers hooked every season.
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