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'It's fun but terrifying' - Why do we love scary reality TV shows

Between Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here – contestants are putting themselves through absolute torture. But why do we enjoy watching people go through this? Andrea was joined by TV Streaming Columnist for the Irish Independent Sheena McGinley and Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly to discuss...

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12.59 29 Nov 2023

'It's fun but terrifying' - Wh...

'It's fun but terrifying' - Why do we love scary reality TV shows

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12.59 29 Nov 2023

Between Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here – contestants are putting themselves through absolute torture. But why do we enjoy watching people go through this?

Andrea was joined by TV Streaming Columnist for the Irish Independent Sheena McGinley and Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly to discuss...

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