We can’t get enough of these messy sapphic reality TV shows
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY AMAZON PRIME
Happy Ultimatum: Queer Love release day! We can’t get enough of these sapphics flirting, fighting and being in their feels. The Netflix reality TV show is back, but if you’re like us, you’ve already binge-watched the first half of the show.
If you’re looking for something to scratch that reality TV itch, here are some shows you might want to put on soon.
Married At First Sight
Where to watch: Channel 4
Strangers meet at the altar in this chaotic social experiment. Lesbian couples face intense pressure from families, meddling experts and explosive group dinners. Emotions run high as love, betrayal and resentment bubble over in front of the cameras. Over the countless series that span continents, we’ve seen plenty of sapphics say “I do”… and “I don’t”.
I Kissed A Girl
Where to watch: BBC
A sapphic spin on dating shows, ten women live in a dreamy Italian Masseria seeking love. First kisses spark tension, jealousy and heartbreak. Secrets unravel as flings ignite and crash. Behind every “connection” is a competitor, and nothing stays sacred when feelings and flirtations get twisted on-screen. If you enjoy this series, why not apply to join the Masseria yourself?!
Coming Out For Love
Where to watch: YouTube
One viral sensation bachelorette. Sixteen queer women. A dating competition built on sapphic chemistry and heartbreak. Alliances form, backstabbing begins, and emotional baggage explodes during challenges and rose-ceremony-style eliminations. We also would battle off a football team of women for the chance to date Amber Whittington.
Tampa Baes
Where to watch: Prime Video
This unscripted series follows a clique of glam Florida lesbians navigating friendships, feuds and late-night partying. Jealousy, ex-drama, and loyalty tests spiral into explosive confrontations. From beach days to booze-fueled blowouts, relationships are constantly on the edge. It’s queer Real Housewives with tequila, tears and a lot of eye-rolls.
Candy Bar Girls
Where to watch: Google Play/YouTube
Set in London’s iconic Candy Bar, this docu-series showcases real queer women balancing nightlife, romance and self-discovery. Flirtations, workplace tension, and messy entanglements unfold on and off the dancefloor. Authentic but juicy, it’s a raw look at lesbian life – full of dramatic hookups, heartbreak and backstage gossip you can’t unsee.
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