It’s not rare to hear them say, “I got scared” or “I just wasn’t there mentally,” and it’s just an incredibly human look at people we often think of as superhuman. I was struck not only by the cyclists’ sensitivity and honesty with themselves but also by how they shared those vulnerabilities with each other and the camera. It’s not only about being in top physical shape-which everyone here is-but also about being mentally prepared to take your body to the limit and then push it even beyond that. You won’t learn about the history of the Tour de France, and you might not even learn what the four special jerseys are or what they mean, but that’s actually fine: (1) We have the internet for facts, and (2) what you do learn is just what it takes to be a world-class athlete. Throughout the season you get to meet eight teams and their cyclists-a mix of newbies, reigning champions, and one unfortunately nicknamed The Disaster-as they battle to get through some of the toughest stages in the race. I was one of the people fully racer-pilled by Drive to Survive, so I was quickly game for a show about the Tour de France. Swiping America captures how awkward, tedious, and, quite frankly, exhausting dating can feel these days-a nice dose of realism in a genre that tends to go overboard.-André-Naquian Wheeler What Am I Eating? (Max) There is a great mix of queer leads on the show, including Kris, a gay data scientist, and Ashleigh, a queer woman fresh out of what she calls a “situationship,” and the interactions feel refreshingly true to life: In one episode, Kris discusses struggling with erectile dysfunction. The four singles-Ashleigh, Kesun, Kris, and Reagan-bond over the course of their odd adventure, opening up to each other about their dating insecurities. What I find most interesting about the show, however, is what happens between the dates. Thankfully, they can stay in touch with previous matches and even meet up with them again (producers fly them out). Here’s the gist: Four singles travel to cities across America-they’re in a new place each episode-and go on prearranged dates with a handful of people. Helmed by the creators of We’re Here, this Max series aims to present an inclusive portrait of modern online dating. Happy watching! Make or Break (Apple TV+) Not all of it is good-in fact, most of it is not!-but here, we’ve surfaced nine of our new and ongoing favorites in the format. Yet beyond the Bravo-verse (and its derivatives), a new generation of unscripted shows and docuseries from streamers like Netflix, Max, and Apple TV+ seems to have something for everyone, from the die-hard romantic to the adrenaline junkie and nutrition wonk. This spring, a cheating scandal within the world of Vanderpump Rules, a show already 10 years old, commanded national headlines for days, while from Selling Sunset emerged one of the most delightfully unexpected love stories of the last year. As the Writers Guild of America strike keeps new productions on hold and forces awards shows to improvise, unscripted television-already a fixture of the American media diet for decades-has only doubled down on its dominance. One good answer may be hiding in plain sight. So, how are we meant to be spending our nights? We’ve got The Bear, thank goodness, but what else? The Idol, with all its promise of daring depravity, was an instant flop And Just Like That…, while compulsively watchable, is more charming trifle than proper meal. You’d be forgiven for finding the television landscape a little dull at the moment.
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