It is no secret thatThe Kardashianshave maintained a high level of popularity over the years, especially through their various reality series. Their journey in reality television began in 2007, whenKeeping Up with the Kardashianspremiered on the E! Network. To say it was an instant hit would be an understatement, and it came on the airways at a time when the reality genre was just beginning to grow in popularity. Since then, The Kardashians have spun off 10 series from its parent, ranging from the marriage ofKhloé Kardashianand former NBA starLamar Odom(Khloé & Lamar) to exploring the journey ofCaitlin Jenner(I Am Cait) Over the years, these shows have given fans a rollercoaster ride of drama, love, fashion, and rivalries.
For anyone who wants to keep up with the Kardashians,their multiple reality shows that have spanned over 17 years have showcased their unforgettable moments and the behind the scenes of their publicized lives.Whether they are dealing with their complicated love lives, or pursuing business ventures, each show has its way of keeping viewers glued to their screen.
12’Kris' (2013)
IMDb rating: 1.3
While The Kardashians were busy conquering the space that is reality TV,Kris Jennerdecided to take a detour into the realm of daytime talk. Premiering in the summer of 2013,Krisrevolved around theultimate “momager"discussing various topics from celebrity gossip to family updates. In technicality, it was a talk show, but the series was different from its competitors in that it had a reality TV element in it.
While the series was short-lived and was canceled just six weeks after its premiere,Krisallowed the audience to see a different side to her as she showcased her hosting skills.There aren’t a lot of memorable moments in regard toKris, but one that stood out was the final episode, when her son-in-law,Kanye West, released the first images of his and Kim Kardashian’s child, North West. Despite that,Kriswas a pretty forgettable talk show, but that wouldn’t be the last time viewers would see the Kardashians hosting their own talk show.
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11’Kocktails with Khloé (2016)
IMDb Rating: 2.4
After the failure that wasKris, The Kardashians continued to swim in the talk show waters with 2016’sKocktails with KhloèwithKhloé now taking over the hosting duties. Unlike Kris,Kocktails withKhloéwas a more traditional talk show, with celebrity guests, friends, and family coming to her home for conversations over cocktails. It brought a more fun and lively atmosphere compared to the traditional talk show format, which typically consists of a monologue, guest, and some offbeat segments.
That was probably the best thingKocktails with Khloé,but it still wasn’t enough to escape the cancelation ax, and the talk show was gone after just one season; which was a shame because it had so much potential.Maybe if this series premiered during the pandemic,Kocktails with Khloécould have been a hit.Who wouldn’t have liked to have a conversation with one of the more famous Kardashians over a cocktail?
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10’Rob & Chyna' (2016)
IMDb rating: 2.5
Why should the girls have all the fun?Rob Kardashian, who made appearances in the parent series,Keeping Up With The Kardashians, got his own series in 2016 withRob & Chyna,which focused on the relationship betweenRoband TV and fashion personalityBlac Chynaas they were about to welcome their first child into the world.The show gave a look into their romantic relationship, impending parenthood, and the challenges they faced when blending their families; you know?The typical Kardashian recipe for a successful series, but added a little bit more.
The series allowed viewers to see more of Rob’s life, including his relationship with his siblings, and his struggles with weight and emotional issues. This gaveRob and Chynamore emotional weight than the other spin-off, but it wasn’t what viewers wanted to see from reality TV’s most famous family; and it met its demise after just one season. At least it offered a fresh perspective on a different branch of the Kardashian family tree, which was a plus.
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9’Keeping Up with the Kardashians' (2007 - 2021)
IMDb rating: 2.8
Keeping Up with the Kardashiansis nothing short of a groundbreaking reality TV series. The premise was pretty simple, as it followed the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family,but it premiered just at the time reality TV was beginning to make its presence felt on the small screen.This provided the famed family to make its mark and showcase all of their drama to audiences everywhere, for better or for worse, depending on how one views them.
The series provided viewers with a look into their daily lives, including their family bonds, romantic relationships, business ventures, and challenges, and it set the formula in place that would be washed, rinsed, and repeated throughout its multiple spin-offs.Keeping Up With the Kardashiansalso made its mark on the entertainment industry as a whole,influencing the sheer vocabularyof an entire captive audience. While it ranks pretty low thanks to its IMDb rating,Keeping Up With the Kardasiansupped the ante when it came to reality television; and whether one loves or loathes the family, that is something that no one can deny.
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8’Khloè & Lamar' (2011-2012)
IMDb rating: 3.2
As one of the few spin-offs that had more than one season under its belt,Khloé & Lamarcertainly had viewers captivated by their lives. The concept of the show revolved around their relationship, highlighting their joys and struggles in both their personal lives, and Lamar’s professional basketball career.
Khloé and Lamardidn’t deviate much from the formula that was established byKeeping Up With The Kardashians, with all the trademark drama one would expect from a Kardashian reality series. However, this spin-off was more of a love story that played out in front of the cameras for the whole world to see, in addition to the dynamic that the families of the two played into it. As a bonus, the series also offered a personal glimpse into Khloé’s life as fansgot to see a different side to her away from the usual Kardashian family drama.
7’Kourtney & Kim Take Miami' (2009 - 2013)
Kourtney & Kim Take MiamifeaturedKourtney andKim Kardashianas they embarked on various adventures and business opportunities in the sunny, tropical paradise known as Miami, where they opened the posh Dash boutique. On the surface,Kourtney & Kim Take Miamididn’t try anything different from what their parent show did, except, this time around, it involved the two sisters opening a business and working through all the promise and faults a business can bring. If the stress of opening a business wasn’t enough, the series also followed personal lives, relationships, and interactions with various people. Drama and stress? Viewers were all in.
This spin-off was interesting as it also offered the viewers a chance to see the dynamic between Kim and Kourtney outside the family’s usual Los Angeles setting. They also got to see more of their relationship, especially as thesisters had both gotten into some fights at times. It was a dynamic that was ripped for drama, and the seriesoffered plenty of that, and then some;so much so that they took this concept to another, more famous city.
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6’Kourtney & Kim Take New York' (2011 - 2012)
IMDb rating: 3.3
If one could predict, after their adventure in tropical Miami, it was only natural for Kourtney and Kim Kardashian to make their presence known in one of the most famous cities on Earth: New York City, the place where dreams can come true (or crash and burn).
Kourtney & Kim Take New Yorkhad the same dynamics as their Miami series; which is to say, it followed the same tried-and-true formula of its other spin-offs. Outside the different setting, there was nothing really special about this series, except that it was just in a different city; however, it did capture the essence and spirit of New York City, and, at the same time, showed more of Kim and Kourtney’s sisterly bond as they explore their individual pursuits together. Despite the different locales,Kourtney & Kim Take New Yorkdidn’t win over the viewers.Maybe the formula that was implemented for this series only worked in Miami?Who knows? But what one does know is that it only took two seasons for E! to realize that this spin-off wasn’t going to work in the big city, and it was, unfortunately, canceled.
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No One Hides From A Camera Crew Better Than Robert Kardashian Jr.
Maybe Robert Kardashian just wasn’t meant for the camera. On ‘The Kardashians,’ he is nowhere to be seen, only heard, on occasion.
5’Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian' (2017 - 2019)
IMDb rating: 3.5
Hosted by Khloé Kardashian,Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashianrevolved around individuals who have personal setbacks such as weight gain, heartbreak, or low self-esteem. Khloé served as a mentor to support participants in transforming their lives, and the participants also worked with trainers and nutritionists to help them achieve their goals and gain confidence. For once, it was a nice break from the usual Kardahsain drama that seemed to envelope their other spin-offs, and it made good strives to show that the Kardashiansdid have a heart to make a positive change in the lives of its viewers.
That was a long way of saying the series had a positive mark on the Kardashian universe, focusing more on empowerment and personal transformation to inspire viewers. Audiences also got to watch Khloé’s commitment to helping others become more confident versions of themselves, which was really nice to see. This was a spin-off that deserved to have more seasons; but, alas, the viewing public wanted Kardashian drama, not Kardashian positivity, and this series was canceled after just two seasons.
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4’Life of Kylie' (2017)
Being a young adult in the modern age is hard. Just askKylie Jenner, as she tried to navigate starting her own business with the entire world watching her. This was the simple little premise ofLife of Kylie,whichallowed viewers to see her navigate her career in the beauty and fashion industries, all while following the same Kardashian recipe that allowed them to find reality TV success. Audiences got an inside look into her daily routines, and her relationships with her family and friends; soLife With Kylie, on the surface, was nothing different from what viewers were used to seeing from the famed family.
What was different withLife of Kylie,though,was that it showed more of Kylie’s life in the spotlight, which proved to be more interesting than one gave it credit for. As one of the youngest members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, it could be hard to find some shine, butLife of Kylie gave one of the younger Kardashians the time and space to grow into her own, and it also explored more of the complexities of being a young adult in the spotlight. It was an interesting series, and, like some of the spin-offs before it, was worthy of having more than one season under its belt.
3’I Am Cait' (2015 - 2016)
IMDb rating: 3.6
Even after her divorce from Kris Jenner,Caitlyn Jenner was still a force within the Kardashian-Jenner universe. But when she boldly came out as a transgender woman,it was nothing short of a groundbreaking moment in culture as a whole. This was the basic premise ofI Am Cait,whichrevolved around her journey as she transitioned, and her experiences as a transgender woman. It wasn’t the usual Kardashian drama, though it did contain some of that.
Instead, viewers got a glimpse into her interactions with her family and friends, and her advocacy (at the time) for transgender rights and issues, and eschewed the usual drama that The Kardashians are known for. To be honest, it’s hard to re-appraise this series as she has become a more controversial figure in recent years due to her politics. That, sadly, has sullied the important advocacy that this series brought when it hit the airwaves back in 2014. Regardless,I Am Caitstill played a crucial role in raising awareness.
