Eschewing fakery and influencers, this novel new series sees contestants secretly filmed from the moment they walk on set. It could be a gamechanger – as long as they don’t catch on
People often accuse reality TV contestants of lacking self-awareness, but the opposite is usually true. Most are outrageous, offensive and, at times, embarrassing because they know it’s what will lead them to be cast. It’s an issue plaguing the genre; cast members are often pseudo producers, feeding an audience the contrived drama they think it wants. Ironically, this is far from what many viewers actually want: authenticity.
A show that aims to tackle this criticism head on is Insiders, Netflix’s first Spanish original reality show, which will probably gain an international audience after the success of the streamer’s foreign-language shows. Insiders is also hosted by Money Heist actor Najwa Nimri, another draw for global viewers.
