Why 'Real Housewives' Remains a $300 Million Cash Cow for Peacock, Despite Criticism and Controversies

The Real Housewivesis easily the most successful franchise to emerge from Bravo in the 21st century. With eleven main cities earning the opportunity to share the lifestyles of the fabulous and countless spin-offs that even spawned spin-offs, The Real Housewives has easily kept Bravo alive and relevant. While many have felt the big ones have been waning over time, with some going on pause or being into reboot or recast, there's one fact that remains: viewers love the Housewives.