Rich Kids of Beverly Hills vs Next Gen NYC: Diamonds, Drama, and a $14,000 Plot Twist
Let’s get one thing straight — the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills walked so Next Gen NYC could… run straight into the police station.
I binged the first four seasons of Rich Kids of Beverly Hills like it was my part-time job. My snacks were lined up, my phone was on silent, and I was ready to watch people with unlimited AmEx credit still find a way to cry over brunch. Honestly, it was TV gold — except season 3.
Why? Two words: Taylor Hasselhoff.
Sis… we get it. High school was rough. But you’ve been out for four years. Four. YEARS. At this point, the only people who should be crying about high school are the janitors still cleaning up glitter from prom night. I swear, she was in tears every five minutes, and it was always over something that happened when flip phones were still cool.
The Rich Kids drama was cute, though. It was mostly,
- Breakups to makeups
- Side-eye over someone’s boyfriend liking too many Instagram pics
- A brunch fight that ends with a shopping trip.
And while the Beverly Hills crew would never steal $14,000 from each other, they would absolutely throw shade about your Gucci belt being “last season” — which, in their world, is a crime worthy of exile.
Now Next Gen NYC?
Whew, child… that’s a different tax bracket and a different criminal code.
On Next Gen, Tyler is fighting somebody one day, hugging them the next, and then accusing them of robbery by Friday night. $14,000 just vanished like a Birkin bag at Fashion Week, and nobody’s acting shocked enough for me. One day it’s champagne and “I love you, sis,” the next it’s Venmo screenshots and “my lawyer will be in touch.”
It’s not even the same kind of messy. Beverly Hills drama was “polished petty.” Next Gen NYC is “meet me outside and bring bail money.”
The Charlie Factor
Let’s not forget — Rich Kids didn’t have a “Charlie.” Because, let’s be honest, every reality show has that one cast member who brings chaotic energy like it’s part of their brand deal. Charlie’s that friend you shouldn’t trust with your secrets, your debit card, or your Airbnb password.
Final Verdict
If you want glamorous shade, friendships that crumble over sushi, and absolutely no stolen cash? Rich Kids of Beverly Hills is your vibe.
If you want wild plot twists, stolen money, friend breakups that feel like mob movie betrayals, and more drama per minute than your family reunion? Next Gen NYC is waiting with a bottle of rosé and a subpoena.
Advice for Both Crews
- If you’re going to fight on camera, make it worth the rewatch.
- Crying over high school after 21? Just… don’t. Therapy is a thing.
- If you “loan” someone $14,000 in the reality TV universe, just call it a donation and move on.
