'Insiders': 5 things you need to know about Netflix's Spanish reality show

With 12 contestants unaware that they are already being filmed, 'Insiders' is here to flip the script
UPDATED OCT 21, 2021
Najwa Nimri in 'Insiders' (Netflix)
Najwa Nimri in 'Insiders' (Netflix)

Everyone wants to make it big on reality TV. But it is easier said than done. Making your mark on a reality show can come in many ways; sometimes, you're the hero or the villain, without even realizing it. At best, all you can do is be your authentic self and hope that it's what resonates with the audience. Coming off as fake can be a major turn-off, so it is vital to be true to who you are. However, with the cameras on you all the time, it is easy to crack under the pressure of it all at every waking moment. But what if you were in a situation where you didn't know you were being watched? Would it bring out the best version of you? Or will the audience be privy to a darker side?

Enter 'Insiders', a Spanish reality show where contestants aren't aware they are on TV quite yet. This new format is all set to switch up reality TV as we know it! If you're looking for other reality shows to check out, you might want to consider -- 'Big Brother', 'The Challenge', 'Survivor' and 'Floribama Shore

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When will 'Insiders' release and where to watch it?

'Insiders' premieres on October 21, 2021. You can watch the reality series on Netflix.

Who are starring?

Najwa Nimri
Nimri is all set to take on the role of the host for the new series. She is an actress and a singer, best known for her role in the 'Money Heist' hit Netflix series. She has won several accolades for her work, including her roles in 'Lovers of the Arctic Circle' and 'Lucía y el sexo'. She was nominated for the Goya Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Who will sing to you'. Her other works include 'Vis a Vis: El Oasis', 'Vis a vis', 'The Tree of Blood', 'La octava dimensión', 'Quién te cantará', '10,000 Nights Nowhere', 'The Wine of Summer', 'Verbo' and 'Even the Rain'. 



 

The series also features 12 contestants, however not much is known about them yet. Watch this space for more details.

What is 'Insiders' all about?

'Insiders' is Netflix's first Spanish original reality show. Hosted by 'Money Heist' actor Najwa Nimri, the show follows a unique format altogether. The contestants here are made to believe that they are in the qualification rounds for a reality show. However, unbeknownst to them, the filing starts right from the get-go, with the camera's constantly rolling. These 12 contestants find themselves on a 17200 sq. ft. soundstage complete with 250 hidden microphones and 70 hidden cameras. At the end of it all, the winner stands a chance to walk away with €100,000 ($117,720).
As per the logline of the show -- "Twelve people think they're in a final round of casting for a reality show. In fact, they're already secretly filmed, with 100,000 euros at stake."



 

Trailer

Curious to know what 'Insiders' is all about? You can check out the trailer here! 



 

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