Carlos King has become the creative force behind some of television’s most-watched unscripted shows - a producer whose name now carries as much weight as the series he creates.

The Detroit native, called by fans the “King of Reality TV,” has turned overlooked regions into prime destinations for storytelling. His Love & Marriage franchise transformed Huntsville, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. into cultural centers for relationship-driven drama, while Belle Collective showcased the power and complexity of women in Jackson, Mississippi. The OWN hit returns Friday with a new season that deepens both the storytelling and King’s creative reach.