Shows Like The Island with Bear Grylls

If you liked The Island with Bear Grylls (2014), a reality series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also reality
The cast of Jersey Shore swore they would always do a vacation together. Now, five years, five kids, three marriages, and who knows how many GTL sessions later, the gang is back together and on vacation in a swanky…
2
Below Deck Mediterranean (2016)
★ 7.8/10Also reality
Follow crew members living and working aboard a 150’ mega-yacht as it undertakes a charter season in the Mediterranean. Providing unparalleled service to wealthy and uncompromising guests is made even more difficult as…
3
The Real Housewives of Potomac (2016)
★ 5.9/10Also reality
Just up the river from our nation’s capital lies a hidden gem—Potomac, Maryland. Its rolling hills, gated mansions, sophisticated prep schools, and exclusive country clubs all serve to keep the area invitation-only…
4
Temptation Island (2019)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
Couples travel to a tropical paradise where they are forced to decide if they're ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives. A reboot of the 2001 reality series.
5
Love Island USA (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also reality
The matchmaking begins as a group of single "Islanders" come together in a stunning villa on a beautiful tropical island, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days…
6
Bad Girls Club (2006)
★ 6.3/10Also reality
A cast of young women, who recognize that their outrageous behavior has hindered their relationships, careers and lives, are brought together in a beautiful mansion. They claim they want to change, but will living…
7
Dating Naked UK (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also reality
In the pursuit of love, 10 singles take the brave steps of stripping off before entering a daring, dating experience. Unclothed they must begin to get to know each other, before their connections are put at risk.
8
Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also reality
A talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the…
9
60 Days In (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also reality
An unprecedented look at life behind bars at Indiana's Clark County Jail as seven innocent volunteers are sent to live among its general population for 60 days without officers, fellow inmates, or staff knowing their…
10
Wipeout (2008)
★ 6.4/10Also reality
Human cannonballs! Human pinballs! Crashes, smashes and mud splashes! Twenty-four thrill-seekers will compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and wipeouts…
11
Shahs of Sunset (2012)
★ 6.6/10Also reality
Follow a group of affluent young Persian-American friends who juggle their flamboyant, fast-paced L.A. lifestyles with the demands of their families and traditions.
12
Love Is Blind (2020)
★ 6.3/10Also reality
Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person.
13
Love Island Games (2023)
★ 7/10Also reality
Set in Fiji, fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia and beyond – are brought together for a second shot at love as they compete in a brand-new format to be crowned…
14
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (2024)
★ 6.8/10Also reality
At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.
15
The Kardashians (2022)
★ 8.5/10Also reality
The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to reveal the truth behind the headlines…
16
Total Divas (2013)
★ 7.2/10Also reality
An inside look of the lives of seven WWE Divas from their work within WWE to their personal lives.
17
Selling the OC (2022)
★ 6.2/10Also reality
A fresh set of realtors square off, competing to establish themselves at The Oppenheim Group’s second office on the Orange County coast. Will the pressure prove too much for these agents to handle?
18
MTV Floribama Shore (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also reality
Eight young people spend the summer in Panama City Beach in hopes of finding love, cash and close friends.
19
Too Hot to Handle (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also reality
On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there’s a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they’ll have to give up sex.
20
Bling Empire (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
Follow LA's wildly wealthy Asian and Asian American fun seekers as they go all out with fabulous parties, glamour and drama in this reality series.