It's hard to believe that Netflix originally started as a mail-in video service, where customers could select movies and series online and rent them through the mail. Now, hailed as the pioneer of online streaming, Netflix continues to dominate digital platforms with a wide array of self-produced and independent content.

Well-stocked with an eclectic assortment of films and shows, one of the most popular categories of content on Netflix is reality shows -- more specifically, reality competitions. Netflix has pumped out some popular competition shows over the past few years; let's take a look at them below.

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Blown Away Provides Insight into a Unique Industry

Glass-blowing is a true art form. The attention to detail and amount of precision involved in making things as simple as a bowl or complex as a candelabra is truly extraordinary, and Blown Away is the first show to really dive into the process of glass-blowing with the added twist of competition. It's fascinating to watch the talented glass masters create beautiful pieces out of literal shards and sand, and there are plenty of nail-biting moments throughout as the artists build their works in each challenge. For TV lovers who crave high-stakes competitions but also love art, Blown Away is definitely something to add to the Netflix queue.

Glow Up Changed the Face of the Beauty Scene

Talented makeup artists, British humor and insane makeup looks? "Ding dong!" Glow Up is Netflix's makeup competition offering that took social media by storm. Not only are the cosmetic challenges in every episode unique, they also provide true insight about working professionals in the beauty industry. Glow Up is also one of the most inclusive reality shows to hit Netflix. Featuring a wide representation of various individuals from all walks of life, gender and sexuality, Glow Up has produced both beautiful makeup looks as well as some meme-worthy content, making it much more than just a makeup show.

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The Big Flower Fight Takes Basic Bouquets to New Heights

Another British offering providing pure entertainment in a unique competition setting is The Big Flower Fight. Centering around talented florists creating incredible, enormous sculptures, this show truly lives up to its name. While horticulture might not be the first idea for the premise of a reality competition, enough can't be said about the massive size of nearly all these sculptures; they are truly incredible. It makes for interesting television to see the architecture that goes into building these showpieces and what it takes to not only create them, but maintain them.

The Circle Highlights Just How Deceiving Social Media Can Be

This is seriously one of the wildest shows on television. The Circle (based on the UK version of the same name) describes itself as a "social media" game, where contestants catfish, scheme and rate each other in the hopes of winning a cash prize. It is a slightly sobering look at just how dangerous social media can be; proving it's important to make sure you know who you're really talking to online, because not everybody is who they say they are. However, The Circle has so many wild twists and gung-ho contestants willing to do anything -- and be anyone -- to win, making The Circle highly addictive to watch.

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Crazy Delicious is a Whimsical Spin on Food Competitions

Crazy Delicious is a new spin on a typical cooking competition, where chefs of varying skill levels create masterful dishes while working on an edible, Garden of Eden-style set. The food lovers' goal is to elevate everyday meals and foods on an extraordinary scale to please the judges -- including everyone's favorite quirky food queen Carla Hall -- who dress all in white and sit atop a staircase like gods in the heavens. Admittedly, the concept sounds like a foodie fever dream, but perhaps that's exactly what makes it so watchable.

Reality competitions have been a staple of television for decades. High-energy and high-stakes, these kinds of shows have an addictive, binge-able quality that viewers can't get enough of. In recent years, Netflix has rolled out some impressive -- though at times, niche -- titles to help satisfy every reality competition fan. From glass-blowing, extreme sports, metal forging and food documentaries, Netflix truly has something for everybody.

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