Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 16, 2026
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

Critic Reviews

  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Radhika Menon
    Feb 17, 2026
    80
    Whether you were a fan or not, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model is a fascinating and thorough look at one of the biggest reality franchises ever—warts and all.
  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Anita Singh
    Feb 17, 2026
    80
    Netflix’s juicy documentary, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, looking back at the show isn’t exactly an exposé, because we could all see that it was a hot mess. But you will still goggle at this reminder of what ANTM served up each week for our entertainment.
  3. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Lily Moayeri
    Feb 24, 2026
    70
    The Netflix docuseries doesn’t probe as deeply as the podcast, but it does assemble key figures.