Top Latino Reality Shows & Docuseries

Critically-acclaimed and popular shows that feature Latino or Hispanic talent.

Featured Shows

  • Aspiring performers compete for a $1 million prize. Sofía Vergara is part of the four-judge panel. Series dates:
    June 21, 2006 – present.

    Available on: NBC, Peacock

  • Raúl de Molina and Lili Estefan bring the juiciest highlights to all entertainment news in Spanish. Series dates: Sept. 21, 1998 – present.

    Available on: Univision

  • Selena Gomez heads out of her home kitchen and into the professional kitchens of some of LA’s hottest restaurants.

    Available on: Apple TV+, Food Network, Max

  • Afro-Latino Karamo Brown is one of the hosts of this makeover show with heart. Series dates: Feb. 7, 2018 –
    present.

    Available on: Netflix

Top Shows

  • Mexican American dog trainer César Millán gives pet parents the tools to teach good habits and shed bad behavior. Series dates: July 30, 2021 - present.

    Available on: Apple TV+

  • Actress, filmmaker, activist and entrepreneur Eva Longoria illuminates the cultural and culinary history of Mexico by visiting its distinct regions to discover the birthplace of tacos and tequila. Series dates: March 26 – April 30, 2023.

    Available on: Apple TV+ ,CNN, Max

  • Chef José Andrés and his three daughters travel across Spain on an epic gastronomic adventure to uncover the culinary secrets of his homeland. Series dates: All episodes released Dec. 27, 2022.

    Available on: Discovery+, Max

  • This docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer. Hernandez is Puerto Rican and Italian. Series dates: All three episodes released Jan. 15, 2020.

    Available on: Netflix

  • This Spanish-language reality competition pits celebrities against each other in a Big Brother-style show. Series dates: Aug. 24, 2021 – present.

    Available on: Telemundo

  • Musician and activist Amara La Negra, who is of Dominican descent, is part of this cast of hip hop artists navigating love and fame in Miami. Also stars Bobby Lytes, who is also Dominican American.

    Available on: Apple TV+, Paramount+, VH1

  • Chef Aarón Sánchez is part of the three-judge panel in this reality cooking competition show. This season the top home cooks from four generations (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers) battle it out. Series dates: July 27, 2010 –
    present.

    Available on: Fox, Hulu

  • Follow Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi’s journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022’s triumph. He shares some of his most personal reflections — on his national team career and the challenges he’s faced. Series dates: All episodes released Feb. 21, 2024.

    Available on: Apple TV+

  • Contractor Rico León, who is Puerto Rican, resolves conflicts between homeowners and builders to turn renovation and construction nightmares into dream homes. Series dates: Jan. 6, 2023 - present.

    Available on: HGTV, Hulu ,Max,

  • Musician, actress and entrepreneur Selena Gomez invites top-tier chefs into her kitchen to learn the ins and outs of making a great meal. Series dates: Nov. 30 – Dec. 21, 2023.

    Available on: Apple TV+ ,Food Network, Hulu,Max, ,

  • In this competition, young artists must impress Latin music icons like Rauw Alejandro, Nicki Nicole and Yandel to score a music contract. Series dates: All episodes released April 4, 2023.

    Available on: Netflix

  • This docuseries explores the mysterious death of Latin superstar Jenni Rivera through intimate footage and interviews, delving into the potential causes of her 2012 plane crash. Series dates: All three episodes released Dec 6, 2022.

    Available on: Peacock

Top Retro Shows

  • This Spanish-language variety show included games, talent competitions, comedy sketches, interviews, contest and more. Hosted and created by Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld aka Don Francisco who is German by descent and Chilean by birth. Series dates: Aug. 5, 1962 - Sept. 19, 2015.

    Available on: Not available for streaming. Some clips are on YouTube.

  • Mexican American dog behaviorist César Millán works to rehabilitate dogs by working with owners. Series dates: Sept. 13, 2004 – Sept. 15, 2012.

    Available on: Pluto ,YouTube

  • This reality singing competition featured several Latino contestants including season 10 winner Scotty McCreery, who is of Puerto Rican descent, and Honduran American David Archuleta who was runner up season 7. Jennifer Lopez served as a judge in seasons 10, 11, 13-15, and Mariah Carey was a judge in Season 12. Original series dates: June 11, 2002 – April 7, 2016.

    Available on: Original Fox series not available for streaming.

  • Five gay men give a full life makeover to one straight man each episode in this ground-breaking reality show. Jai Rodriquez, who is Italian and Puerto Rican, handled the culture portion. Series dates: July 15, 2003 – Oct. 30, 2007.

    Available on: Prime Video

  • The fashion designer reality competition show features Nina Garcia as a judge. Original Bravo series dates: Bravo TV 2004–2008. Later restarted for Lifetime and now back on Bravo.

    Available on: Apple TV+, Peacock

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