How Far Is Tattoo Far? is a unique and entertaining reality show on MTV that tests the trust and limits of friends, family members, and even couples, by asking them to design and ink a permanent tattoo on each other's bodies. The show, which first premiered on October 11, 2018, has quickly gained a cult following for its shocking yet entertaining premise, and the charismatic hosting skills of Nico Tortorella, Nicole Polizzi, and Courtney Raimondi.
The show is filmed in a tattoo parlor where two participants, who are often close friends, siblings or a couple, share the same goal of creating a tattoo, but with different designs in mind. Before they unveil their respective tattoos, the participants sit down with Nico, Nicole or Courtney to explain the meaning behind their design and the reason for being on the show. This part of the show is often emotional and intense, as the participants share personal anecdotes that reveal the love, betrayal or grudges they hold for each other.
Once the participants have given their explanations, they are taken to opposite sides of the tattoo room, where they reveal their designs to each other. The first reaction is always the most entertaining, as the participants' faces fluctuate between shock, horror, and despair. The surprises of the tattoos are often high, with designs ranging from hilarious, to completely inappropriate, or even downright mean. Some tattoos are small and simple, while others cover entire body parts such as multiple legs or even their backs.
As the tattoo artist begins to ink the tattoo onto the participant's body, the animosity can rise as participants begin to realize the extent of their friend
How Far Is Tattoo Far? is a series that ran for 2 seasons (31 episodes) between October 11, 2018 and on MTV (US)