Reality TV shows may look effortless on screen, but the real drama often hides in the logistics. Take two of Bravo’s biggest franchises: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.

'Vanderpump' Villain Tom Sandoval Announces His Surprising Next Reality Show originally appeared on Parade.

Comparisons to “Succession” might arise, but it’s more like “Melrose Place” on the seas, with less snark, more sharks, and a slice of “Vanderpump Rules.” If you’re imagining a primetime soap crossed ...