8 Reality TV Shows to Watch After ‘Survivor’ Finale

Survivor just ended its latest 48th season. Although Season 49 release date hasn't been announced yet, it is set to air during fall 2025. But if you can't wait that long, we have 8 similar shows to watch until the next season rolls around.

‘The Mole’ (2022-present): Ultimate Test of Your Trust Issues

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Mole has 100% from critics and 66% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Mole is rated 7.5/10.

In The Mole, contestants must work together to complete challenges and add money to a prize pot. Ultimately, only one player can walk away with the money. The catch is that one of them is secretly working against the group. The production team sets up “The Mole” to mess with the contestants.

The show is very interactive as you find yourself trying to guess who the mole is alongside the players.

Available on Netflix.

‘The Amazing Race’ (2001-present): Fastest Duo Wins

• On IMDb, The Amazing Race is rated 7.8/10.

The Amazing Race has been running for over two decades and has won multiple Emmy Awards. If you enjoy watching people strategize, this show is perfect for you.

Teams of two compete in challenges ranging from eating local cuisine to bungee jumping, all while traveling around the world. What's the goal? Be the first team to reach Phil Keoghan at the pit stop and avoid elimination. The grand prize? One million dollars.

Available on: Paramount+, Hulu, fuboTV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

‘Alone’ (2015-present): No Camera Crew

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Alone has 84% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Alone is rated 8.4/10.

Alone takes survival to a whole new level. It's one the most authentic survival experiences ever captured on camera.

Players are dropped off in remote locations completely isolated from each other and the outside world. With limited gear and their own camera equipment, they must survive as long as possible. The last person standing walks away with half a million dollars.

Available on: Hulu, Philo, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

‘The Challenge’ (1998-present): The OG Competition

• On IMDb, The Challenge is rated 8.1/10.

If you love Survivor's physical challenges and alliance drama, The Challenge delivers both.

Contestants from various reality shows (including Survivor) face brutal physical challenges and intense eliminations while living together. The social aspect of the game is just as important as the physical challenges in this one.

Available on: Paramount+, Hulu, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

‘The Traitors’ (2023-present): Similar Faces from ‘Survivor’

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Traitors has 88% from critics and 70% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Traitors is rated 7.7/10.

Players work together on challenges to build a prize fund. But some players are secretly chosen as “Traitors” who meet at night to “murder” other players. If you love mind games and deception, The Traitors will keep you on the edge of your seat. Besides, some Survivor contestants are in this as well.

Available on Peacock Premium.

‘Ultimate Beastmaster’ (2017-2018): Physical Challenges Go Extreme

• On IMDb, Ultimate Beastmaster is rated 7.2/10.

Competitors from around the world tackle “The Beast” (a massive multi-stage obstacle course). The competition requires agility and nerves of steel. Though Ultimate Beastmaster lacks the social strategy of Survivor, but it more than makes up for it with pure athletic spectacle.

Available on Netflix.

‘Deal or No Deal Island’ (2024-present): The Classic Format In a New Light

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Deal or No Deal Island has 77% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Deal or No Deal Island is rated 6.7/10.

Deal or No Deal Island is a new take on the classic game show. It combines the familiar Deal or No Deal format with survival elements. Contestants live together on an island while competing in challenges to find hidden briefcases.

Available on: Peacock Premium, fuboTV, NBC, USA Network.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ (2023-present): Fiction Came to Life

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Squid Game: The Challenge has 48% from critics and 79% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Squid Game: The Challenge is rated 5.8/10.

Based on the hit Netflix series, Squid Game: The Challenge puts 456 contestants through similar challenges (minus the violence) for a chance to win $4.56 million. While the games aren't deadly, the eliminations are just as dramatic.

Players compete in challenges inspired by the original series like “Red Light, Green Light” and “Glass Bridge,” along with new games. Just like in Survivor, players need to balance their social game with their physical abilities. The show's massive scale and production value make it a must-watch for reality TV fans.

Available on Netflix.