Are reality TV shows set in Alaska finally going out of style?
It seems the mainstays of Alaska reality TV are here to stay, but the days of slapped-together shows about vodka distilleries or construction companies might be over.
Film and TV
‘Alaskan Bush People’ winds down season in Colorado
Reality Check: The Browns travel from Southern California to Colorado for what appears to be a new permanent home and the end of their Alaska saga. But some themes, like bears — and Bear — remain constant.
Is ‘Alaskan Bush People’ leaving Alaska for good?
The most recent episode featured the youngest Brown children “packing up” Browntown -- apparently for good -- and the family making plans to homestead in the Lower 48.
‘Reality TV Book Club’: What happens when a guilty pleasure becomes a community
Reality Check: “Reality TV Book Club” started way back in the late aughts with season one of “The Jersey Shore.” Today, it includes a fantasy league that has grown too large to fit in my living room.
‘Alaskan Bush People’ revisits a simpler time, then takes an explosive turn
Reality Check: A medical emergency hits another Brown family member while Ami is undergoing cancer treatment in California.
Hit me with your best shot: Former Chugiak High cheerleader stars in Netflix series ‘GLOW’
Britney Young is putting her skills to good use in her role on "GLOW," a show about female wrestling in the '80s.
In new season of ‘Alaskan Bush People,’ Browns travel to California after Ami’s cancer diagnosis
Reality Check: In the season opener, most of the family leaves Alaska for Ami's medical treatment, leaving Noah behind to guard Browntown.
Incompetent homesteaders, rejoice – the Raneys are back for another season of ‘Homestead Rescue’
Reality Check: In the middle of the Arizona desert, a homestead's three dogs disappear. So the Raneys go looking for men riding horses with local knowledge, because obviously.
Reviving the Haida language through film in Canada
With an entirely Haida cast, and a script written in a largely Haida, a new film reflects a resurgence of indigenous art and culture taking place across Canada.
Is there a better Alaska reality show waiting to be made? Readers respond
Reality Check: Let’s dig into a recent call for reader submissions of new Alaska reality TV show ideas.
'Homestead Rescue' returns to lend its Alaska expertise to wannabe off-gridders
Reality Check returns, just in time to catch the latest wave of Alaska-based reality TV.
Former cold-case investigator stars in Discovery's latest reality show about Alaska
Reality Check: “Alaska Homicide” will follow Lantz Dahlke as he tries to solve cold murder/disappearance cases.
Why 'Parker's Trail' is the best 3 hours of Alaska reality TV you're missing
Reality Check: "Parker’s Trail” follows "Gold Rush" star Parker Schnabel and friends as they attempt to travel the Klondike Trail.
How do 'Alaskan Bush People' get ripped abs? (And other reader questions about reality TV)
Reality Check: Dearest readers, I'd like to take a moment to answer your emails - publicly.
Gold miners hike the Klondike Trail in new reality series
Reality Check: The more I watched of the 30-second teaser, the more I was convinced Parker is actually Adam Driver researching a new post-“Girls” role.
Checking in on the hapless miners of 'Bering Sea Gold'
Reality Check: Zeke and Emily are so bad at finding gold that even Mike Rowe, the narrator, is giving them sass.
All strange things must end: 'Alaskan Bush People' season finale is here
Reality Check: The Browns attempt to construct a wind turbine, and Noah's girlfriend contemplates a move.
Cow science and punching concrete on 'Alaskan Bush People'
Reality Check: In the latest episode, the Brown family's cow might be pregnant, and they attempt to pour concrete in a swamp.
Bering Sea miners go 'Bottom'z Up'; a Brown brother leaves 'Alaskan Bush People'
Reality Check: This season, Discovery is migrating America’s sweethearts Zeke and Emily to a remote, supposedly haunted island to run their mining operation.
Good times with Kenny from the dump, breakout star of 'Alaskan Bush People'
Reality Check: Kenny from the dump watches the family cow while the Browns go on a weeklong hauling trip.