America’s Next Top Model Docuseries: How to Watch Netflix’s ‘Reality Check’

A new three-part Netflix docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, premieres in the early morning hours of Monday, February 16, at 3 a.m. ET. The series promises a comprehensive look at the reality competition that launched the careers of numerous models and captivated audiences for 24 seasons.

America’s Next Top Model, which debuted in 2003, became a cultural phenomenon known for its dramatic eliminations and often controversial challenges. The docuseries features interviews with former contestants, judges, and producers, including the show’s creator and host, Tyra Banks, offering an inside perspective on the show’s impact and legacy.

Among the contestants whose careers benefited from the exposure on America’s Next Top Model is Eva Marcille, who won the third cycle of the competition in 2004. Marcille subsequently appeared as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne from 2007 to 2012 and had a role on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2008 to 2009. She also later joined the cast of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, appearing from 2018 to 2021, according to information available as of today.

Other notable contestants featured in the docuseries include Lio Tipton and Yaya DaCosta. Netflix describes the series as a chronicle of the show’s “explosive drama, public meltdowns and controversies that still fuel viral moments today.”

Viewers can access Reality Check through various Netflix subscription tiers. The Standard with ads plan is available for $8 per month, while the Standard plan costs $18 per month and the Premium plan is priced at $25 per month. The ad-supported tier may have some licensing restrictions on available content. Netflix’s website provides a comparison of features, including simultaneous streams and download capabilities, for each tier.