America’s Next Top Model aired for 24 seasons (so far) and was wildly successful all throughout its run. It also gave audiences plenty of iconic moments, like the memorable We were all rooting for you! scene. Naturally, it wasn’t without its fair share of controversies.
Those are at the heart of new docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, available on Netflix. With 14.2 million views over the last week, it’s the most-watched show on the platform right now. Does that mean more episodes are on the way?
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t shared any plans about a potential Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model season 2.
Additionally, the docuseries covers a lot of ground, so it’s unlikely it will make a comeback unless previously unknown revelations about the reality hit come to light.
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model Cast
- Tyra Banks
- Jay Manuel
- “Miss J” Alexander
- Nigel Barker
- Ken Mok
- Dawn Ostroff
- Shandi Sullivan
- Shannon Stewart
What Is Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model About?
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model revisits the cultural phenomenon of America’s Next Top Model and tackles its complicated legacy.
If you’ve never tuned into the reality series, it’s designed to discover the next breakout star in fashion. Contestants live together while participating in weekly photo shoots, branding exercises, and occasional makeovers. It all culminates in dramatic eliminations.
In the years since its peak, ANTM has faced renewed scrutiny for some eyebrow-raising challenges, as well as the psychological pressure placed on its young contestants. Now, the Netflix docuseries pulls back the curtain on what it truly meant to compete for a modeling career under constant surveillance.
Through candid interviews with former participants, judges, producers, and fashion insiders, Reality Check explores how the show crafted both stars and storylines. At the same time, it reexamines the series through a modern lens, questioning how it handled issues of body image, race, power dynamics, and beauty standards.
The fact that creator and host Tyra Banks agreed to sit down for the docuseries is a huge plus. Over the course of three episodes, fans get a candid look at the both the good and the bad. They also have a chance to hear from previous contestants who weren’t shown in the best light and get their perspective.
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model season 2 might not happen, but Banks continues to tease a potential America’s Next Top Model season 25. However, the show hasn’t been on the air since 2018. Whether or not that one becomes reality – we’ll have to wait and see.
Are There Other Shows Like Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model?
If you found Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model engaging, you might also like Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. It digs into another hugely popular reality competition series.
Alternatively, check out some of the other titles currently trending on Netflix. The list includes Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer, Love Is Blind, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, and Lead Children.
