Ah, the August long weekend — a national holiday mirage where we all pretend we’ll “catch up on life” but inevitably end up horizontal on a sofa, wrapped in the comforting embrace of Wi-Fi and poor life choices (other people’s, of course).
Let’s hold that shiny mirror to our face and ask: When was the last time you truly relaxed without feeling the phantom itch of an urgent email? The one marked “EOD” even though nobody can tell you what “end of day” means anymore. Midnight? 4 AM? Posthumous?
So for those of us choosing to recline gloriously into our roles as high-functioning couch potatoes this weekend with chai in one hand, remote in the other, dignity nowhere in sight, I offer you a gift. A gift of gloriously absurd, deliciously dramatic, proudly scripted Trash TV. Yes, with a capital T.
And before the intellectual snobs roll their eyes, remember: Trash TV is not mindless. It's a full-blown psychological study with glitter, extensions, and unnecessary voiceovers. Truth be told, it asks for nothing, judges no one (except everyone), and delivers dopamine like a courier on steroids.
So here it is the official Trash TV Watchlist for your long weekend indulgence. Curated for maximum drama, zero brain activity, and 100% satisfaction. Just lean in. Embrace the melodrama and let the long weekend be long, languid, and loud — even if it’s just your TV shouting “You’re not here for the right reasons!”
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have 9 episodes, 2 samosas, and absolutely no shame to get back to.
THE LONG WEEKEND TRASH TV COMPANION
The Traitors
Where :Amazon Prime Video
The Karan Johar hosted show with influencers is light as a breeze to watch, of course that's if you have the patience to sit through it all. Basically, it's like Among Us, but with more tears, cloaks, and suspicious glances. Who knew betrayal in a Scottish castle could be this binge-worthy?
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MILF Manor
Where: Amazon Prime Video
A show so chaotic it feels illegal and you will not be ready for what's about to unfold (I mean it). Mums date younger men but there is a twist which I'd leave you to discover. Honestly, Freud would’ve passed out.
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Love is Blind
Where: Netflix
Because love should be blind. And deaf. And occasionally mute. Perfect for screaming “WHY?!” at your TV every 15 minutes.
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90 Day Fiancé
Where: TLC / Discovery+
A whirlwind of visa applications, cultural confusion, and intense emotional whiplash. Come for the romance, stay for the
absolute lack of logic.
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Too Hot To Handle
Where: Netflix
Attractive people with the collective emotional intelligence of a toastie try not to hook up. Spoiler: they fail. Gloriously.
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Love Island
Where: Netflix
A social experiment or a sunscreen advert gone rogue? Either way, it's impossible to watch just one episode.
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MTV Roadies
Where JioCinema (now JioHotstar)
The original Indian trash TV rite of passage. Shouting, betrayal, bike rides, and inexplicable push-ups. Nostalgia in camo pants.
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Splitsvilla
Where: JioCinema
Where love and war are basically the same thing, and every week someone cries near a bonfire. Art.
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Bigg Boss
Where: JioHotstar
A masterclass in passive-aggression. And active aggression. And just... aggression. You don’t watch Bigg Boss, it watches you.
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Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Where: Disney+ Hotstar
They built an empire on contouring, Kris Jenner’s hustle, and emotionally unavailable men. Still undefeated.
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Bling Empire
Where: Netflix
Crazy Rich Asians but real… allegedly. Unapologetic wealth, couture, and petty drama in every scene. Yes please.
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The Simple Life
Where: JioHotstar
Before influencers, there were Paris and Nicole. Two heiresses pretending to work and accidentally pioneering a genre.
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Selling Sunset
Where: Netflix
It’s not about the real estate. It never was. It's about stilettos, sabotage, and open-house catfights.
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Indian Matchmaking
Where: Netflix
Umm... there are three seasons of this show guys. Sima Taparia and her delightful blend of hope, judgement, and biodata. Marriages may or may not happen, but awkward silences are guaranteed.
Dilli Darlings
Where: ZEE5
Delhi aunties with cash, sass, and a commitment to drama that deserves an award. Or a restraining order.
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