Per Netflix, the series “is the definitive, must-watch chronicle of America’s Next Top Model – and the chaos in front and behind the camera”.
It adds: “What started as a glamorous launchpad for aspiring models became a pop-culture juggernaut defined by explosive drama, public meltdowns and controversies that still fuel viral moments today,” promising that it “features unprecedented access to former contestants, judges, and producers. Reality Check exposes the show’s complicated legacy and asks a provocative question: How far are we willing to go for entertainment?”
Watch the trailer
From the first look, it seems the series will at least touch on all of the show’s most controversial areas, like eating disorders, the sometimes-extreme ‘makeovers’, assault and, yeah, the weird racial moments. Also, in-fighting between Jay, J. and Tyra.
Here’s who’s in it
ANTM personalities: host Tyra Banks, creative director Jay Manuel, runway coach Miss J. Alexander, photographer Nigel Barker, producer Ken Mok.
Models: Giselle Samson, Whitney Thompson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Dani Evans, Keenyah Hill.
Notably absent is producer Kenya Barris, one of the key creators of the show. Yes, the Black-ish creator helped bring ANTM to life, but isn’t anywhere to be seen in the trailer.
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