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Shows Like Startup U

Fans of Startup U, should consider this hand-picked list which questions the purpose and weight of our choices while grounding the story in targets the intellect with complex, multi-layered ideas. Carefully balances character depth with narrative flow makes this a perfect follow-up for your next session.

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Standard feature-length experiences.

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Best for fans of who appreciate concise storytelling.

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Dragons' Den
6.3

Dragons' Den

2005

Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest their own cash.

Fear Factor
7.5

Fear Factor

2017

This refresh of the breakthrough series is hosted by Ludacris and custom-created for a new generation. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural zeitgeist, contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors.

Mountain Men
6.5

Mountain Men

2012

Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.

Shahs of Sunset
6.5

Shahs of Sunset

2012

Follow a group of affluent young Persian-American friends who juggle their flamboyant, fast-paced L.A. lifestyles with the demands of their families and traditions.

Ridiculousness
6.8

Ridiculousness

2011

Rob Dyrdek takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
6.0

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

2020

Fueled by multi-million-dollar businesses and brands, a hidden social circle of successful women have created their own paradise in the majestic mountains of Utah.

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
6.7

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

2019

A talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the challenges not only test their skills under pressure but also give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision with jaw-dropping results.

Below Deck Mediterranean
7.4

Below Deck Mediterranean

2016

Follow crew members living and working aboard a 150’ mega-yacht as it undertakes a charter season in the Mediterranean. Providing unparalleled service to wealthy and uncompromising guests is made even more difficult as the team faces everything from love triangles to seeing fellow crew members shockingly cross the line with guests.

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Keeping Up with the Kardashians
7.4

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

2007

A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.

Catfish: The TV Show
6.7

Catfish: The TV Show

2012

Nev and his co-hosts -- from Max to Kamie to celebrity guests -- help people in dubious online relationships track down their baes IRL so they can sort out what's fact and what's fiction.

Life Below Zero
7.3

Life Below Zero

2013

Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.

Selena + Chef
8.7

Selena + Chef

2020

Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.

Ghost Nation
9.2

Ghost Nation

2019

Paranormal investigators and ghost-hunting pioneers Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango respond to urgent calls from local paranormal investigators nationwide who have reached a dead end with their high-stakes personal cases.

Naked and Afraid
6.8

Naked and Afraid

2013

What happens when you put two complete strangers - sans clothes - in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? Each male-female duo is left with no food, no water, no clothes, and only one survival item each as they attempt to survive on their own.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
6.4

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

2010

A reality series that follows some of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.

Property Brothers
7.7

Property Brothers

2011

Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott help home buyers to purchase renovation projects.

Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
7.7

Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory

2009

A crew of people come up with new things to do every week. One day, they may work on a business franchise. Another day, they might go and make someone ride a bull, or shoot burritos at people.

Queer Eye
7.4

Queer Eye

2018

An all-new “Fab Five” advise men on fashion, grooming, food, culture and design in this modern reboot of the Emmy Award-winning reality series.

Dirty Jobs
6.9

Dirty Jobs

2005

Host and everyman Mike Rowe gets the grimy scoop on downright nasty occupations.

Get Organized with The Home Edit
6.6

Get Organized with The Home Edit

2020

Expert home organizers Clea and Joanna help celebrities and everyday clients edit, categorize and contain their clutter to create stunning spaces.

Why These Shows Are Similar

These recommendations share core qualities with Startup U (2015): Reality themes, similar pacing, and comparable production quality. NoBadPicks uses TMDB collaborative filtering, genre matching, and AI analysis to surface series most likely to resonate with fans of Startup U.

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