Why Real Housewives is reality TV’s most interesting phenomenon
21 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Description
But the show has shrugged off those labels, and become bigger and bigger, exploring themes of consumerism, class, and race, all while being highly entertaining.
Now the franchise is at the centre of serious legal drama, providing both high stakes entertainment and a window into what happens when highly produced reality TV collides with actual reality.
To help explain why this franchise is both increasingly popular and important Real Housewives superfans comedian Gen Fricker and writer Katie Cunningham join The Culture.
Guest: Comedian Gen Fricker, Writer Katie Cunningham
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