I just think they're part of the non-fiction fantasy genre of entertainment alongside cooking, travel, and house buying + renovating shows. They're ostensibly

I just think they're part of the non-fiction fantasy genre of entertainment alongside cooking, travel, and house buying + renovating shows. They're ostensibly informational, but 99% of people consuming them aren't genuinely looking to cook the thing, travel to the place, or buy and renovate a house.