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A24's 'Neighbors': Reality TV Chaos Meets Authenticity

2/13/2026

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A24 launches its unscripted series Neighbors on HBO Max, its first reality venture.
The series examines bizarre neighbor conflicts, such as a man in a mankini and property-line disputes.
It blends chaos from early 2000s reality television with a modern ethical approach.
Filmmakers Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford emphasize authenticity by presenting both sides and cultivating relationships with subjects via grassroots outreach.

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Story summary

A24 launches its unscripted series Neighbors on HBO Max, its first reality venture.
The series examines bizarre neighbor conflicts, such as a man in a mankini and property-line disputes.
It blends chaos from early 2000s reality television with a modern ethical approach.
Filmmakers Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford emphasize authenticity by presenting both sides and cultivating relationships with subjects via grassroots outreach.