Episode 2: Keeping It Real – Why We Watch Reality TV

In this episode, Antoinette and Andrew dive into the Love Is Blind Season 8 finale and reunion—spoiler alert!—and ask the big question: was this the worst season ever? If so, why did we still watch it? And what does our obsession with reality TV say about us? We break down the psychology of reality TV, from our fascination with human relationships to the guilty pleasure of escapism. Is it about gaining insight into different lifestyles, emotional release, or just plain schadenfreude (yep, we go there)? We also talk about parasocial relationships with reality stars and fantasizing about fame. And finally, would we ever go on a reality TV show? If so, which one—and what would our strategy be?