SWEDISH REALITY TV
Introduction to swedish reality tv
Swedish reality tv covers everything from dating shows, survival competitions and more
Sweden is a small country meaning that many of these reality shows are local versions of international concepts
Sweden is a small country meaning that many of these reality shows are local versions of international concepts
What are well known swedish reality shows?
The 3 most famous examples of reality shows created in Sweden that later got local versions in other countries are:
Expedition Robinson (survivor); contestants are put on an isolated island as 2 teams where they must provide food, fire, and shelter for themselves with competitions and more
Farmen (the farm): contestants are put on a real farm to live and work as farmers with competitions and more
Baren (the bar): contestants working in a bar while trying to avoid being voted out
Expedition Robinson (survivor); contestants are put on an isolated island as 2 teams where they must provide food, fire, and shelter for themselves with competitions and more
Farmen (the farm): contestants are put on a real farm to live and work as farmers with competitions and more
Baren (the bar): contestants working in a bar while trying to avoid being voted out
What other reality shows are popular in Sweden?
Allt för Sverige (all for Sweden) follows americans exploring their swedish roots, learning about culture, food, and customs.
Contestants face challenges and eliminated participants learn less about their ancestry.
The season winner reunites with relatives in sweden.
Bonde söker fru (Farmer Seeks Wife): a number of single farmers who get to meet a number of potential partners, go on dates and host some of them on their farm
When a marriage results, it is televised
Svenska Hollywoodfruar (Swedish Hollywood Wives): follow the lives of some Swedish women living rich lifestyles in Hollywood
Usually the women married rich American men
Ullared, a reality TV show about a huge bix box store called Ullared where all the funny/weird people are shown.
Diskutabelt was by far the most controversial show ever on Swedish TV that was very similar to The Morton Downey Jr. Show or The Jerry Springer show.
Smoking and drinking but minus the violence.
On one of the episodes the show even went to Norway and had a mock tribunal where Norwegians could insult Swedish guests that included the leaders from big music companies with the judge being a Swedish speaking Fin
Video is in Swedish without subtitles but if you speak Swedish enjoy.
Contestants face challenges and eliminated participants learn less about their ancestry.
The season winner reunites with relatives in sweden.
Bonde söker fru (Farmer Seeks Wife): a number of single farmers who get to meet a number of potential partners, go on dates and host some of them on their farm
When a marriage results, it is televised
Svenska Hollywoodfruar (Swedish Hollywood Wives): follow the lives of some Swedish women living rich lifestyles in Hollywood
Usually the women married rich American men
Ullared, a reality TV show about a huge bix box store called Ullared where all the funny/weird people are shown.
Diskutabelt was by far the most controversial show ever on Swedish TV that was very similar to The Morton Downey Jr. Show or The Jerry Springer show.
Smoking and drinking but minus the violence.
On one of the episodes the show even went to Norway and had a mock tribunal where Norwegians could insult Swedish guests that included the leaders from big music companies with the judge being a Swedish speaking Fin
Video is in Swedish without subtitles but if you speak Swedish enjoy.
