The 5 Spiciest Reality Shows to Watch on Max This Summer

Sun, sand, and spicy reality TV — summer is the perfect time to indulge in a new reality show. New streaming service Max has a number of choices for soaking up some over-the-top drama on a hot summer day, from long-running classics as well as upcoming new premieres.

Want to see a group dynamic social experiment at sea? We've got you. What about dramatic international romances? That's here, too. Perfectly executed dance choreography? Of course. Whether you're into beaches, camping, or glamping, here's a summer sampler of reality shows on Max with adventure and travel vibes galore. Turn the AC up and press play.

The Emmy Award-winning HBO Original series "We're Here" is a joyous celebration of drag culture — and the power of bedazzled outfits and voguing to unlock our true selves. The series follows former "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestants Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they sashay their way into small towns all around the country and help locals step out of their comfort zones and embrace the art of drag. These first-time drag queens get a crash course in performing, and at the end of each episode, take the stage in a one-night-only drag show. "We're Here" dives into the rich history and far-reaching impact of drag culture — its position as a beacon of love and acceptance, a community for the marginalized, and an act of resistance in the face of hostility.

Indulge in opulent living without hurting your wallet with "Selling the Hamptons." The discovery+ show follows six real estate agents who battle to make their mark in the fiercely competitive East End market — a world where dreams are bought and sold with a price tag that defies imagination. From multi-million-dollar country houses to beachfront mansions, this stretch of exclusive Long Island real estate contains some of the most expensive homes in the country. The six agents, who are coworkers, showcase awe-inspiring properties and vie for the attention of the world's wealthiest buyers — all while stepping on each other's toes for a taste of that sweet, sweet commission. In fear of being replaced, these ambitious agents are willing to do whatever it takes to get a deal done, leading to tons of drama, negotiation tactics, and unfriendly competition.

Described as "survival epic meets social experiment," "Survive the Raft" is modeled after a 1973 behavioral study that observed whether humans from diverse backgrounds could set aside their differences and work together during a 101-day voyage on the Acali — later nicknamed the "sex raft." On this new Discovery Channel show coming to Max in July, hosted by football player and actor Nate Boyer, the stakes are even higher: with each successful mission, the team earns money toward a communal cash pot that will be divided equally by those who make it to the end. Every week, participants complete physical and intellectual challenges designed to divide the group. At the end of each episode, the crew of the Acali II are given the option to continue as a group, or swap one of their own for a new participant. Somebody tell the contestants to watch their backs!

The long-running TLC franchise's spinoff series sees Americans moving abroad for love — often after an initial international meet-cute. The latest season follows couples in Egypt, India, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Morocco. How far can love prevail across cultures and geographies? Combine new relationships with cultural clashes and unmet expectations and you get great TV. The best part is that each season ends with an epic three-part tell-all, so there's no need to speculate about whether the couples are still together.

Would you give up internet connectivity for love? What about air conditioning, hot water, and essentially any and all ties to civilization? In the discovery+ series "Love Off The Grid," four city dwellers are paired with rural partners for a chance at a wild, off-grid romance. The urbanites trade in public transport, fast-casual bowls, and cute clothes to (try to) learn to live a homesteading lifestyle. From remote mountains to sweltering desert heat, our stars have to shower outdoors, kill animals for food, and get intimate in tents. Which of these inter-residential relationships can sustain themselves in the woods? Resources may be limited, but love knows no bounds.

Subscribe to Max to stream these reality shows all summer long.