AMC is officially stepping into the reality TV ring. Yep, you read that right. AMC (the channel that brought us “The Walking Dead” and “Interview with the Vampire”) is taking on something new and it seems like they’re coming in hot.
The network just announced a brand-new streaming hub called All Reality, and if your comfort-show rotation includes messy breakups, dramatic walkouts, and families who argue like it’s a competitive sport… well, congratulations, this one’s basically built for you.
According to an AMC Press Release, All Reality has arrived as a Prime Video add-on channel in the U.S. for $4.99/month, bringing more than 2,500 hours of content with it. And not just random filler either. We’re talking entire franchises, exclusives, and brand-new originals all in one place. Let’s be real, the only thing reality fans love more than a binge is a massive binge.
A One-Stop Shop for Reality TV Fans
All Reality is stacking its lineup with some of the most chaotic and beloved series in the genre. And obviously, they’re going big, per the AMC Press Release.
First up: the entirety of “Love After Lockup,” plus every spin-off. If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to watch all of these back-to-back without switching apps,” AMC said, “Say less.”
They’re also becoming the exclusive streamer for new episodes of “Bridezillas,” with the first two episodes of the new season already available and new ones dropping every Friday starting November 28. Add in the ever-addictive “Mama June”, and it seems like they’re leaning hard into the fan-favorite chaos.
And here’s the part longtime fans will appreciate: every season of “Growing Up Hip Hop” and “Marriage Boot Camp” will be available on U.S. VoD for the first time. That’s a whole chunk of reality history suddenly unlocked.
But it’s not all throwbacks. All Reality will also feature new episodes of “The Braxtons” and even “The Graham Norton Show.” So yes, there’s a little something for the drama lovers, the comedy lovers, and the “I just need noise while I fold laundry” crowd.
The who-dun-it fans aren’t left out either; the platform includes “True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here,” hosted by Hilarie Burton Morgan as well as plans for other true crime series.
And the cherry on top? Their very first All Reality Original Series is on the way, narrated by none other than Tamar Braxton.
AMC Says They’re Bringing the Drama, Minus the Filler
Courtney Thomasma, AMC Networks’ executive vice president of linear and streaming products, summed the whole thing up in one vibe-heavy quote that honestly feels like she gets reality TV fans on a spiritual level. She said “AMC Networks has produced some of the most compelling stories on television – from our award-winning original dramas to popular, long-running reality franchises with characters and plot twists that rival even the most dramatic scripted fare,” (AMC Press Release)
“With thousands of hours of unapologetically addictive reality TV… we’re excited to bring fans more of the drama they can’t get enough of, with none of the filler,” Thomasma adds. Let’s be real; someone saying “none of the filler” about reality TV? That’s bold. But also… kind of iconic.
And that’s what makes All Reality such an intriguing launch. It seems like AMC knows exactly who they’re talking to and exactly what fans want: big personalities, big storylines, and a platform that never makes you ask, “Okay, but where can I stream this season?”
So if your Thanksgiving break plans include snacks, pajamas, and a questionable number of hours watching people scream in kitchens, salons, confessionals, and backyards, All Reality might just become your new best friend.
Want in on all this reality television action? Join All Reality on Amazon Prime Video.
