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HGTV Reviews Summary

The company, primarily known for its home improvement and lifestyle programming, has garnered mixed feedback from customers. Positive sentiments highlight the creativity and appeal of certain shows, with viewers appreciating the genuine interactions between hosts and the focus on community revitalization. However, significant concerns arise regarding repetitive programming and a perceived decline in the quality and relevance of content, leading to viewer dissatisfaction. Additionally, customers express frustration over the lack of educational DIY content and the presence of certain hosts. Overall, while the company maintains a loyal audience, it faces challenges in meeting evolving viewer expectations.

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returns
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Mississippi
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Dream home 2021
January 18, 2021

Absolutely horrible. I'm a fan but this is horrendous. Not entertaining and not professional. This comes from a professional designer

Date of experience: January 18, 2021
Maryland
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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HGTV Dream? Homes?
January 3, 2021

You have got to be kidding me. Absolutely nondescript in design, unbelievably stupid concepts and as professionally designed as a monkey with a paintbrush hired to paint the WHITE HOUSE. Really? Get some REAL professionals and some fresh perspective. HGTV ‘used to' present some lovely homes. These days... they are deplorable. Your Nightmare Homes have been going downhill for the past few years. These are an embarrassment.

Date of experience: January 3, 2021
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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So disappointed
December 14, 2020

What happened to lottery dream home? Affordable beach homes? Especially now... they are needed now. You play the same show ALL DAY LONG...
So disappointed..

Date of experience: December 13, 2020
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I use to love watching these shows even when I found out how staged they were. But, I really can't stand watching anymore. The couples/families looking for homes are so annoying to watch. They argue and are completely opposite on what they are looking for in a home. They are also rude and selfish in their dialogue. Couples who are planning on moving to another country and have been best friends for years and years wouldn't be so polar opposite on what would be best for them both.

Date of experience: December 4, 2020
Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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All high end shows
December 2, 2020

I was watching one of your shows and the budget was 700,000.00 dollars. The next show had 500,000.00 one
How many people in your target audience have these kind of projects falling into the old This old house trap
All of your shows are like this. Find someone that can give you a show that average people can relate to
O the only reason i was watching a channel on my cable and nothing else on now not watching you.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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O M G
December 2, 2020

Oh my god, oh my god. EVERY one uses that phrase, are they all so boring that they can't come up with a new and delicious phrase. Boring, boring people. So sick of hearing that over and over and over again.

Date of experience: December 1, 2020
Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Renovation Inc
December 1, 2020

I've watched shows in the past with Brian and was all fine, totally loved his shows as he demonstrated many things all homeowners should know along with handy tips. I don't understand why Sarah is now involved in his show. Brian is totally capable of running his show by himself (maybe with a few jabs from the other guys on his staff). All Sarah seems to do is whine about what she wants, how she wants its, etc., with no regard to the scope of work or cost. I truly believe Brian would do better without Sarah on the show. Unfortunately, I think we all see it coming... Brian is going to lose his behind when he realizes that she's hurting his business and then she divorces him and sucks up as much as she possibly can from Brian. Good luck, Brian. In the meantime, I don't think I'll be watching Brian's shows if Sarah is involved. PS... She really comes off so phony. When there are other women in the show (clients) she seems to try to outdo them on camera. She's just not made for this type of show... go back to just Brian and his crew.

Date of experience: November 30, 2020
Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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No people of color
November 25, 2020

Why is it that hgtv does not have any people of color hosting home improvement shows? All the new shows coming out are all Caucasian people

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I hate Monday's because it's all love it or list it. Can't watch because of David. Can't stand him. Cannot stand bargain mansions. Her voice is beyond annoying and she has cheap offensive taste. Christina on the coast needs to go and stay away. Tired of flip or flop. Hgtv started out showing everyone how to decorate and design. It's just turned into a flipping channel. Please, please get rid of Windy City Rehab. She's annoyingly into herself and how fabulous she thinks she is. She's a legend on her own mind. Good bones, home town and fixer to fabulous can stay and a new favorite is renovation inc. these are quality shows the others are overdone.

Date of experience: November 23, 2020
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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One Of A Kind
November 17, 2020

I have been watching HGTV for years. Back when Sarah Richardson and Candice Olsen had shows. They were so great. I am soooo sick and tired of Home Town. They actually spray painted an old washer and dryer for the new home owners house they renovated. Really?! How tacky. It's the same show every time.
One Of A Kind is great show and it's so refreshing compared to the same old Joanna and Chip Gaines. That show and Home Town are on tv Constantly. Please please please put One Of A Kind back on in 2021!
Also the two guys (can't remember their names). On is a little heavy and one is very slim. They are also talented. Put them back on again.

Date of experience: November 17, 2020
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor Streaming
November 14, 2020

I don't know why HGTV is offered via streaming, its always having "difficulties ". It sucks. Before jumping on the streaming bandwagon know what your capable of doing. It sucks.

Date of experience: November 13, 2020
Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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David's increasing tats
November 7, 2020

When David's program first began, I loved it. But with each new season, his tats have been creping up his arms and now his neck! Gross! And with every new clients, when he greets them outside the house they are viewing his comment is always "you look so cute" and it also by his actions thinks he is too!

Time for a new host. One who has more comments than " you're so cute!"

Date of experience: November 6, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Fixer to Fabulous
November 1, 2020

The show is ok but when someone think that open Shelves with your cabinets is nice. It is not
This is more work to clean every day. I think they should ask a person if they want that, don't just take upon yourself to do that.

Date of experience: November 1, 2020
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Missing programs
October 27, 2020

This is not so much as a review but a compliant. I enjoyed Sunday night with Bahama Life, Mexico life, Caribbean life. AlsoHouse Hunters not crazy about Love it Or List seems like it is on all time plus all thoseold house building shows. Just a small complaint which I am sure won't change a thing a night the same show is boring

Date of experience: October 26, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Flip and flop
October 15, 2020

So not interested in them anymore. Marriage / divorce drama has become the show. It's not ok! If you want this to be hgtv... not going to watch... i

Date of experience: October 15, 2020
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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It's a joke! It looks like little kids decorated it! I
He painted the entrance in big red and white stripes and it looked like a circus entrance! All the rooms had dark ugly colors and he didn't even do a good job! Why why why! It's horrible!

Date of experience: October 7, 2020
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Windy City rehab
September 29, 2020

I do not like this girl she is fake as can be. That show is not good. You need to find people with a smile on there face and not a grumpy look... you can do better than this

Date of experience: September 29, 2020
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hillary's forman speaks to her in a most negative voice. It's not what he says, it's his voice inflections. It's very demeaning.

Date of experience: September 28, 2020
Maine
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Get rid of Alison Victoria
September 24, 2020

Even before the negative press about her and Donavan's work in Chicago, Alison's personality, arrogant attitude, and rudeness to her partner have rankled. She is in a partnership and always says "I" and never we, when referring to her partnership. Humility or admitting to any type of mistake is not in her wheelhouse.

I am a quilter and have HGTV on all day. I must admitted I have to turn the TV off when she comes on. Even when she was competing with the other women she was ego centric and arrogant so that it was embarrassing. I think she should be taken off the air.

Date of experience: September 22, 2020
Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes
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No bickering
September 22, 2020

Wife and I love HGTV, but we don't enjoy the constant bickering between host's or couples
Do not enjoy...

Date of experience: September 20, 2020