Reality TV didnt suddenly become something its not supposed to be.
It just startedpeeling back the layers behind the dramaand exploring more serious themes in the process.
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However, the best part of the show was that itallowed viewers to have a say through voting.
Audiences could decide which Islanders stayed, who went on dates, and who ultimatelywon the 50,000 prize.
The show offered araw and authentic look into Jenningss transition journeyand how her family dealt with the huge change.
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Instead, the show approached the subject matter with a lot of empathy and sincerity.
However,Naked and Afraid XLintroduced a group dynamic where12 contestants were divided into smaller teams.
The winnertakes home a $10,000 prizeand wins the title of theForged in Fire Champion.
The Lifetime series features a group of women who choose togive birth in remote, natural environments.
However, things take a turn when her makeshift shelter begins to flood.
Every birth in the show feels likea race against timeand Mother Nature.
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Born in the Wildis currently not available for streaming or purchase.
Every episode ofThe Briefcasefeatured two families facing extreme financial hardships.
They were then given abriefcase containing $101,000.
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For the next 72 hours, the families spent time together and learned about each others struggles.
After the decisions were made, the families would come face-to-face once again and reveal their choices.
All in all,the premise of the show was definitely controversial.
Safe to say, the show wascanceled after just one seasonthanks to all the controversy surrounding it.
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4’New Money'
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I mean, this is the connection thatgave usKeeping Up with the Kardashians.New Moneywas the exact opposite ofThe Briefcase.
The show premiered in May 2015 and followed theextravagant lives of new millionaires.
WhileNew Moneyonly aired for 6 episodes, the shows themes of luxury and extravagance gave it a voyeuristic appeal.
The men had tofilm themselvesas they hunted for food and water and tried to find shelter.
They were only equipped with basic tools, a medical kit, and a satellite phone for medical emergencies.
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