Certain local authorities have even banned magazines covering these shows, citing their "toxic and negative narratives".
Series such as Posh... And Full of It or Princesses of Purbeck offer viewers a "fly-on-the-wall" look at the lives of the wealthy, often blending aspirational content with manufactured drama.
Sociologist: Watching reality TV really can change your behavior - CNBC
Sociologists suggest that the "story" of reality TV is deeply tied to the viewer's own psychology:
