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Season 1 – The Circle

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In this lighthearted and strategic competition series, the players must choose whether to be themselves or other people -- all while chasing a cash prize.
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The Circle — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Strangely earnest, The Circle at times struggles to find the drama, but those looking for a weirdly compelling social experiment may find themselves more invested than expected.

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Luca Cimarusti Chicago Reader 02/25/2020
At the end of the day, The Circle is more of the junk food TV that's been clogging airwaves and streaming services for over a decade now, but a stranger undercurrent lies within... Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 01/22/2020
This brilliantly cast and surprisingly addictive reality show puts a new twist on the old popularity-contest format. Go to Full Review Willa Paskin Slate 01/16/2020
The flattening confusion of social media can make this setup into a game, but it's hardly a show. It's a bunch of reality TV players in search of a drama. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 10/12/2022
Netflix's new Catfish-meets-Big Brother “social media competition” is a wildly addicting mess. Go to Full Review Kathryn Reklis The Christian Century 04/28/2020
The intensity of their connection is infectious, and they pick up like old friends at a reunion. Go to Full Review Stephanie Chapman Pop Culture Leftovers 02/03/2020
Audiences that don't expect too much from "The Circle" certainly will not be disappointed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ed R @JustcallmeER 10/12/2024 The one that started it all! Great casting! Great twists and turns! See more Luke K 08/02/2023 The Circle Season 1 is a great and emotional watch, not your typical reality show! See more sophia h 01/20/2023 This game show had a really unique way of playing. You can never expect what's about to happen. I found it much more entertaining than many other game shows. See more Tiago S 07/18/2022 The Circle mostra a realidade dos apps de namoro, tudo é um jogo mas essa é a graça e a ideia foi muito inteligente para ver que nem todo mundo na internet é quem diz ser e isso até influenciadores provam isso, só achei que quem merecia ganhar seria Sammy ou o Chris. See more 05/08/2021 Season 1 was so much better than season 2. The second season felt more "produced" and catty where as the first season it was hard decisions for people to make because you genuinely liked everyone but had your core alliance. While I liked that the second season everyone was actually playing the game and that was recognized at the end, all the negativity left me with an icky feeling. See more 04/26/2021 Cringing, awful...Was running out of shows to watch and stumbled across this. Watched 3 episode before I quit. This show is cringing to watch. The people do make a good effort in making it interesting and few are entertaining. they are bit over the top energetic and attention starved actors for people just locked up in a room all day long. The constant "hey circle send message hey circle send that", just makes it unbearable to watch. See more Read all reviews
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Michelle Buteau

Host

Alana Duval

Contestant

Antonio DePína

Contestant

Chris Sapphire

Contestant

Joey Sasso

Contestant

Karyn Blanco

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 2020 Hello, Circle The experiment starts as the players craft their profiles and begin connecting -- for better or worse. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 1, 2020 Face-to-Face A surprise confrontation raises the game's stakes; the players get ready to party, and a special guest scopes out the competition. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 1, 2020 There's a Catfish Among Us An anonymous game of Ask Me Anything leads to a series of accusations; Miranda refines her cheeky strategy, and Shubham finds his voice. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 1, 2020 Planting Doubt Another tense elimination leads to an honest conversation; a casual connection evolves into an intimate bond; a quirky new player joins the competition. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Sliding Into DMs A fresh face joins the Circle and asks a series of provocative questions; Rebecca turns the heat up on the game-play. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Anonymous Trolling Mercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a request; two new influencers are picked, and one player says goodbye. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Picking Teams Two new players join the Circle, just in time for trivia night; following a competitive match, Sammie makes an emotional reveal. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 8, 2020 The Player I'm Saving Is ... Tension and tenderness intersect as the influencers deal with an elimination twist; two players connect; a new face joins the fun. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 2020 Instant Block There's another round of shake-ups; Sean shares a secret with the Circle; a face-to-face meeting makes for an unusual bond. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2020 Declare Your Rival The drama gets dialed up with a cutthroat-round of true confessions; the game's first "superinfluencer" steps into power. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 15, 2020 The Last Rating As the experiment winds down, Sammie and Ed bond over their suspicions; the players prepare to choose a winner and orchestrate one last block. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 15, 2020 Finale The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh; the winner is announced at the players' reunion. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Shane Byrne, Chet Fenster, Tim Harcourt
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2020
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