Year Ender 2025: Reality shows that took over OTT screens this year

Reality TV on streaming platforms is officially a pop-culture event. No longer just 'unscripted,' this year’s shows felt like psychological dramas where power hierarchies and talent collide with real stakes. Whether it was high-pressure business pitches, dance battles, or games of deception, these bold new formats turned unpredictable reality into must-watch storytelling that owned the OTT space.

The Traitors India - Amazon Prime Video

The Traitors India is the Indian adaptation of the globally acclaimed psychological reality format that thrives on deception, alliances, and quiet manipulation. Hosted by Karan Johar, the show gathers 20 well-known personalities from across entertainment and pop culture and places them inside a high-stakes game of trust and betrayal. The show turns reality television into a tense social experiment where survival depends on how well you can deceive or detect deception.

Rise and Fall - Amazon MX Player

Hosted by Ashneer Grover, Rise and Fall is a social experiment that mirrors a divided society. Contestants, including Arjun Bijlani, Kiku Sharda, Dhanashree Verma, Pawan Singh, Aditya Narayan and others, are split into two groups: the Rulers, who control power and resources, and the Workers, who keep the system running. As challenges and decisions reshape authority, roles constantly shift, exposing how quickly power corrupts and loyalties change.

Pitch to Get Rich - JioHotstar

Hosted by Sonam Chhabra, Pitch to Get Rich puts entrepreneurial ambition under intense scrutiny. Aspiring founders step forward to pitch their ideas to a star-studded jury. Beyond funding, the show tests clarity of thought, resilience under pressure and the ability to sell a vision in minutes. Each pitch feels like a make-or-break moment where dreams collide with hard questions.

I-Popstar - Amazon MX Player

Judged by King, Parmish Verma, Astha Gill, and Aditya Rikhari, I-Popstar is a music reality show focused on discovering the next pop voice. Aspiring singers are pushed to refine not just their vocals but their individuality as performers. With mentorship, intense performances, and emotional eliminations, the show captures the vulnerability, hunger and confidence required to chase a music career.

Selling Sunset - Netflix

Set in the glamorous world of Los Angeles luxury real estate, Selling Sunset follows brokers Jason and Brett Oppenheim and the elite agents of The Oppenheim Group. The show blends multi-million-dollar property deals with personal rivalries and shifting friendships.

Hip Hop India Season 2 - Amazon MX Player

Hosted by Manisha Rani and Wicked Sunny and judged by Remo D’Souza and Malaika Arora, Hip Hop India Season 2 celebrates street dance culture at its most raw and expressive. Dancers from across the country battle it out with high-energy performances, personal stories, and relentless ambition. The season raises the bar with tougher challenges and bigger stages, spotlighting hip hop as both an art form and a movement.