The Netflix docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model' continues to generate significant conversation, especially following a critical review from The Guardian on February 16, 2026, which describes the series as an exposé revealing the troubling legacy of the show. The review highlights the docuseries as prompting millennials and Gen Z viewers to reflect on the cultural significance of a program that once peaked with over 100 million viewers globally. It notes that while the show was a pioneer in reality television, its critiques of body-shaming and toxic treatment make for uncomfortable viewing today, particularly as Gen Z audiences engage with the series during the pandemic.