How Reality Shows Like ‘Fear Factor’ Are Embracing Story Arcs to Encourage Binge Viewing

What’s old is new again. One of the headliners on Banijay Entertainment’s formats slate at London TV Screenings this week is a rebooted returning show, “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” Lucas Green, Banijay Entertainment’s chief content officer, operations, tells Variety. Green says that it “really hit the sweet spot of what audiences and clients want,” […] Home TV Global Feb 23, 2026 11:00pm PT How Reality Shows Like ‘Fear Factor’ Are Embracing Story Arcs to Encourage Binge Viewing By Leo Barraclough Plus Icon Leo Barraclough International Features Editor LeoBarraclough Latest ‘Golden Swan,’ About the Kidnapping of the Director’s Brother, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) 18 hours ago From Usher With Love — Clare Binns’ Journey From the Ritzy Movie Theater to the BAFTA Awards: ‘Every Person Has to Be a VIP’ 5 days ago Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival Unveils International Competition Lineup (EXCLUSIVE) 5 days ago See All Courtesy of Banijay Entertainment What’s old is new again. One of the headliners on Banijay Entertainment’s formats slate at London TV Screenings this week is a rebooted returning show, “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” Lucas Green, Banijay Entertainment’s chief content officer, operations, tells Variety. Green says that it “really hit the sweet spot of what audiences and clients want,” adding “What they’ve done with ‘Fear Factor’ is a very simple twist, which is they’ve turned it into an arced reality.” Related Stories 'King of Drag' Renewed for Season 2 at Revry (EXCLUSIVE)