Netflix has given hit reality TV showsLove Is Blind,The Circle, andRhythm + Flowthe renewal green light as well as ordering up a new series fromMarie KondocalledSparking Joy. The reality TV portion of Netflix’s vast streaming kingdom has been slowly growing in recent years, with the success ofLove Is BlindandThe Circlefurther cementing the genre’s success established by shows likeTidying Up with Marie KondoandQueer Eye.
Now,Varietyconfirms Netflix is bringing back its biggest and most recent reality TV hits for even more seasons.Love Is Blindand the U.S. version ofThe Circlehave been renewed for two seasons. Details are slim onLove Is Blindbut it’s a safe bet we’ll be getting a whole slew of new singles in search of love. The first season ofLove Is Blindmade major waves with viewers, inspiring hilarious tweets and memes, instant stan-ships, and some very big feelings through every episode as wellas the cast reunion. Meanwhile, hostMichelle Buteauwill be back for Season 2 ofThe Circle, which will also see a new group of singletons compete for $100,000. Netflix promises “new strategies, challenges, and twists are in store” for the upcoming season.
Brandon Riegg, Netflix’s VP of nonfiction series and comedy specials, shared in a statement on this mass reality TV renewal:
“It’s been incredible to see Netflix members everywhere respond to the raw, authentic stories of real people and real stakes. We pride ourselves on creating a favorite show for any taste, and we’re thrilled fans embraced all of these series with such enthusiasm and shared passion. We look forward to sparking more joy for our members.”
Additionally, rap reality competition seriesRhythm + Flowhas been renewed for one more season. HostsCardi B,Chance the Rapper, andT.I.are expected to return for the new season as they suss out the next big rap star. Meanwhile, Kondo is leaving behindTidying Upand will be exploring new territory inSparking Joy, a show titled after a tenet of her organization philosophy. Per Variety, the show will focus on Kondo and her team cleaning up an entire town, not just a few houses, over the course of one season. Considerations for which town will be cleaned up are still underway as of late March.
Love Is Blind,The Circle,Rhythm + Flow, andTidying Up with Marie Kondoare all available to stream on Netflix right now. For more, check out our picks for thebest Netflix TV shows and original seriesyou can watch this month.
