'The Circle' Season 5: 5 things you need to know about the Netflix reality series

‘The Circle’ fans can celebrate as the hit Netflix show will be back with another season
Rachel (L) and Yu Ling (R) in 'The Circle' (Netflix)
Rachel (L) and Yu Ling (R) in 'The Circle' (Netflix)

‘The Circle’ fans can celebrate as the hit Netflix show will be back for another season. The show was renewed for seasons 4 and 5 in August 2021, with Netflix announcing that Michelle Buteau will be back for hosting duties.

"Thanks to the overwhelming response, we've already renewed the show for two more seasons (4 and 5), so fans won't have to wait long to see the new twists and surprises in store as each cast of contestants strategizes to earn the ultimate cash prize as top influencer," the statement by Netflix read. "The talented and quick-witted Michelle Buteau will return to host both seasons." ‘The Circle’ Season 4 premiered on May 4 and was a huge hit with the audience. The season made headlines due to the appearance of Spice Girls Mel B and Emma Bunton. Season 4 also had the biggest prize money, a whopping $150,000. Here's what we know about the new season.

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When will 'The Circle' Season 5 release and where to watch it?

While an exact premiere date hasn't been revealed, the show is expected to return to Netflix by the end of this year.

What is 'The Circle' Season 5 all about?

The show follows a set of players who live in separate apartments (in the same building), and interact with one another virtually. The contestants can lie as much or as little as they want on their social media profiles as they attempt to become the winner of the season. They are occasionally asked to rate one another, and the two highest-ranking persons are frequently designated as ‘influencers’. These contestants are given the option to ‘block’ or ‘remove’ another player, which they might use to improve their own strategic positions. 

Who stars in the ‘The Circle’ Season 5?

Michelle Buteau will be back to host the fifth season. She is a stand-up comedian, actress, television host, and podcast host. In 2017, Buteau was listed as one of ten comedians to watch by Esquire. She has also appeared in movies such as 'Someone Great', 'Always Be My Maybe' and 'Sell By'.



 

The rest of the cast will be announced by Netflix before the premiere.

Showrunners

Studio Lambert and Motion Content Group are the producers of the British and American versions of 'The Circle'. Tim Harcourt, Daisy Lilley, Susy Price, Chet Fenster, Richard Foster, and Toni Ireland are the executive producers of the show.

Trailer

There is no official trailer for ‘The Circle’ Season 5 yet. Stay tuned to this space for more updates.

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