Netflix’s Bling Empire hit the ground running, introducing viewers to a hyper-wealthy, image-conscious cast with lifestyles as entertaining as they are unrelatable. If you finished the series but still want more, there are plenty of shows like it — read on for 11 to check out.
Airing from 1984 to 1995, Robin Leach’s iconic narration of the lavish lifestyles of celebrities and the uber-wealthy was a precursor to shows like MTV's “Cribs,” that quench our voyeuristic thirst for excess.
Watch on: Amazon Prime
All of the Housewives franchises have a flair for the dramatic and excessive, but Beverly Hills is a great place to start — especially given that it's set in the same place as Bling Empire.
Watch on: Hulu
When you’re done with Beverly Hills, head to Calabasas for 20 seasons of family fights, genuinely heartwarming moments, and a generous helping of celebrity problems.
Watch on: Hulu
Focusing less on family and more on young people living it up in Beverly Hills, this is another good series if you're feeling like living vicariously through hyper-privileged 20-somethings.
Watch on: Hulu
Ditto The Hills — semi-scripted or not, the classic series is a glimpse into life in the upper crust of Los Angeles, especially when they're blacking out at clubs and fighting over boyfriends.
Watch on: Hulu, Amazon Prime
Pretty Wild may have only aired for one season, but it gave us the beginning of the infamous Nancy Jo Sales/Alexis Neiers feud (and phone call), and that's more than enough to make this list.
Watch on: Apple TV
Come for Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's ridiculous hijinks (and outfits), stay for the time travel back to 2003 — another era entirely, nearly as strange as the one we're in now.
Watch on: Amazon Prime
This show exploded in popularity during the pandemic for a few reasons: deliciously unnecessary drama, stunningly beautiful people, and tons of property porn make for a very appealing and entertaining escape.
Watch on: Netflix