'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On': 5 things you need to know about Netflix dating show
When Prince William wasn't ready to marry Kate Middleton, she issued an ultimatum to him. Today, this famous royal couple is the picture of a perfect family. So, clearly, the ultimatum strategy worked out in Kate's favor, but is this strategy really effective, and does it work for everybody? If you too are planning on taking a page from Kate's book and issuing an ultimatum to your partner to push them into marrying you, then you may want to put a pin on it, and watch Netflix's upcoming dating/ social experiment show 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On'.
Hosted by 'Love is Blind' hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey, 'The Ultimatum' revolves around six couples who are approaching marriage, but one person feels more ready to pop the question than the other; in response, someone’s issued an ultimatum. If you're curious to know more about this interesting new Netflix show, then keep reading. In the meanwhile, if you'd like to check out other such unique dating shows, then these might interest you: 'Temptation Island', 'Sexy Beasts', and 'Too Hot to Handle'.
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When does 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' release and where can you watch it?
The ten-episode dating show is all set to premiere on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Netflix will be dropping the episodes in two parts- the first eight episodes will be available for streaming on April 6th, while the finale and the reunion episodes drop on April 13, 2022.
Viewers can subscribe to Netflix directly, via a mobile app store (App Store, Google Play). You can also watch it by signing up for the platform’s free trial. Apart from that, viewers can also opt for different subscription plans provided by the streaming giant.
What is 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' all about?
'The Ultimatum' revolves around six couples who are approaching marriage, but one person feels more ready to pop the question than the other; in response, someone’s issued an ultimatum. Now contestants have the opportunity to select a new potential partner from one of the other couples. In just over eight weeks, they’ll have to decide if they should get married to their original partner or break up forever. The show's trailer teases the tension and drama amongst the couples as Nick can be heard saying, "If you’re not sure you want to marry your current partner the risk is that they’ll find someone else who is."
The show's synopsis reads, "Six different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner is ready to get married, the other isn’t quite as sure. An ultimatum is issued - and in just over eight weeks, they must commit to marriage, or move on. In the meantime, each will choose a new potential partner from one of the other couples, in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different possible futures."
Who stars on 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On'?
Nick and Vanessa Lachey are the hosts of the show. The six couples willing to put their relationship to the 'ultimate' test are:
April & Jake
23-year-old April issued Jake, her boyfriend of two years, an ultimatum.
Shanique & Randall
After a year and a half together, Shanique, 24, issued Randall, 26, an ultimatum.
Rae & Zay
Tired of waiting around, Rae, 24, issued an ultimatum to Zay, 26, after two and a half years of dating.
Madlyn & Colby
Colby, 25, issued the ultimatum after one and a half years of dating Madlyn, 24.
Lauren & Nate
After two and a half years, Nate, 30, issued Lauren, 26, an ultimatum.
Alexis & Hunter
Alexis, 25, issued Hunter, 28, an ultimatum after being with him for two years.
Who are the showrunners?
Kinetic Content, the producers of 'Love is Blind' are the producers of the show, and has been executive produced by Chris Coelen, Eric Detwiler and Sarah Dillistone.
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