7plus is jumping into the short-form commentary space with Reality Check, a snappy new recap series breaking down the week’s biggest moments in unscripted TV — think MasterChef Australia, Farmer Wants A Wife, and anything else lighting up the group chats.
Set to premiere Friday, May 16 at 6:00 PM, the weekly digital-first series is fronted by comedians and creators Starr McGowan and Adrian Konarski, who bring a TikTok-native tone to what 7plus is positioning as a disruptor to the old-school recap format. Episodes will drop directly to the platform, leaning into appointment streaming rather than traditional linear scheduling.
The play here is clear: grab attention from the “chronically online” demo who prefer their recaps with memes, snark, and speed. Instead of sitting behind a desk, the hosts hold court from a style-forward living room set designed to mirror the vibe of the very audience they’re courting — sharp, niche-savvy, and never more than 90 seconds from the next distraction.
Reality Check is part of a broader push by 7plus to own the conversation around unscripted TV — not just air it. With the major reality franchises already driving streaming engagement, this spinout aims to deepen platform stickiness and open the door to further digital originals.
The series arrives as networks increasingly look to supplement tentpole reality with bite-sized editorial content that can extend a show’s cultural footprint and grab hold of real-time audience chatter. For 7plus, Reality Check is less about recapping — and more about reframing how the network packages its biggest brands.
