Discovery+ launched at the beginning of the year and features an expansive catalog of content. It has its own original series, along with fan favorites from the Discovery network of channels. Many of its popular series are reality shows and are new, while others are long-standing favorites.
Naturally, with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to pick a series to watch. IMDb users have rated their favorite reality shows, giving fans an idea of what's popular on the platform. These highly rated series may make narrowing down their selection a bit easier.
10 Bobby and Giada in Italy - 7.5
Inspired by his love of Italian cuisine and culture, Food Network star Bobby Flay decided to spend a month in Italy with friend and fellow network star Giada De Laurentiis. Filmed in 2019, this series follows the two as they tour Rome and Tuscany.
Flay told People magazine it only made sense to do the series with De Laurentiis, as they both love Italy. Viewers can see this, watching them explore everything from upscale restaurants but also local cuisine from diners and small cafes. The series is short, with only four episodes, but fans find it very enjoyable. It's a great option for foodies and those who just want to see two friends travel and immerse themselves in the culture of the place they're visiting.
9 The Lost Kitchen - 7.7
Erin French is the owner of The Lost Kitchen, a historic mill turned restaurant in Freedom, Maine. This unique restaurant attracts hundreds each year, with prospective patrons making reservations via postcards.
Diners are chosen at random and are given a call to confirm their reservation. Washington Post reports that dinners go are six courses, which Yelp reviews reveal cost $200+ per person. Some criticize this, calling it excessive and out of touch, but most find it unique and interesting. French's personal journey into the restaurant business was a tough one, with her having to overcome personal and financial obstacles, so viewers are inspired by her perseverance, warmth, and love for her work.
8 Deadliest Catch - 7.8
Premiering in 2005, Deadliest Catch is the oldest series on this list. It follows the adventures of Alaskan crab fishermen working in the Bering Sea. It's considered one of the deadliest occupations in the world, making it a great choice for a reality series.
Most fans who watch the series say that it starts off slow, but once the pace picks up, it completely sucks them in. Watching the men in action is the best part, with fans calling the process of catching crabs addictive, as they never know what's going to happen next. Viewers also get to know the different personalities of the fishermen and see how they work together. The show has faced controversy behind the scenes, but fans love watching the hard work that goes into catching the crabs.
7 Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge's Mine Rescue - 8.0
This spinoff of the Discovery series Gold Rush follows fan-favorite Freddy Dodge and fellow alum Juan Ibarra as they help mine owners struggling with their businesses. They have a week to help turn business around, and they're great at what they do.
Fans enjoy seeing Dodge and Ibarra work together and use their knowledge to help others. The show receives praise for being informative, teaching about the rules prospectors have to follow so that viewers don't have to know about mining in order to know what's going on and enjoy it. They also like that the interactions on the show are genuine, with no additional drama being manufactured for ratings.
6 BattleBots - 8.0
The hit series BattleBots is a reality competition show that premiered on Comedy Central in 2015 before being picked up by Discovery Channel in 2018. It follows designers who build, operate, battle robots in tournaments.
It's the perfect series for fans who want to watch things destroy each other, knowing humans aren't harmed in the process. The robots are great to look at and watch in competition, but it's also fun to watch designers come up with their different designs. Fans praise the pacing, feeling like there's no time wasted between the building of the bots and the moments of competition. Another highlight is seeing the evolution of technology, as the builds get better with each season.
5 A Very Brady Renovation - 8.1
This series follows the actors from The Brady Bunch as they renovate the legendary home from the classic sitcom. A treat for many fans of the series, viewers watch as the house is returned to its former '70s glory.
While many of the viewers are too young to have watched the series when it first aired, they grew up watching re-runs of the show with their families. Watching the actors who played the beloved Brady family members reminisce over their time together fills them with a sense of nostalgia, and they love seeing them bond over the experience.
4 Home Town: Ben's Workshop - 8.3
This spinoff of the renovation series Home Town follows host and woodworker Ben Napier as he works to change old homes into dream homes. In Ben's Workshop, the focus is DIY and woodworking.
Fans get the same southern charm and sense of humor from Napier they loved in the original Home Town. He and his guests work on custom projects that are eventually donated to the community or a neighbor, providing a wholesome viewing experience. Nothing about it feels staged or scripted, but genuine and heartfelt. Many love the time, effort and detail Napier puts into his pieces, along with the interactions he has with his guests. With all its praise, it's no wonder it's one of the highest-rated series on Discovery+.
3 BattleBots: Bounty Hunters - 8.4
Once again, a robot battle competition ranks high. Like the original, this spinoff follows designers as they build and battle robots, but this one comes with an added level of competition.
Bounty Hunters chooses a veteran bot from the original series to be its bounty. Eight other robots have the role of bounty hunter, which compete with the bounty robot to see which will be the winner. If the bounty hunter bot wins, the team members split a cash prize. Fans find this even more appealing, as it adds more to the series. Viewers get the same robot-on-robot carnage they've grown to love from the original series and to see how the veteran bots compare to the new competitors.
2 Super Dad - 8.6
In this original series, comedian and DIY expert Taylor Calmus and his team of builders work with families to turn their children's backyard dreams into reality. Calmus told the Coloradoan that he initially got into DIY when he was struggling to find steady work to support his family, but couldn't find anything geared towards dads, so he created his own.
DIY fans love seeing the creations Taylor and his team come up with, and how Taylor uses his passion to connect with his children. He helps the parents he works with better understand their children and help bring their ideas to life. Viewers love his sense of humor and patience in helping others, as well as the cool creations he comes up with. It's all about connecting with families, and viewers love how fun and genuine the show is.
1 Restoration Road - 9.3
This original series follows woodworker Clint Harp as he travels the country in search of some of the oldest and most beautiful buildings, examining how they were built and eventually restored by some of the most talented craftsmen in the country. It's the highest-rated show on the Discovery+ network.
A different kind of restoration series, this tells the history of the buildings in addition to giving them new life. Fans are blown away by the respect shown not only to the buildings themselves but also to the people who made them. It's praised for its look into what challenges those may have faced in the past, and how it relates to things today. Fans say it reminds them of stories they'd hear from their grandparents, and describe the show as emotional and enjoyable.
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