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Season 1 – The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On

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Nick and Vanessa Lachey encourage couples to put their love to the test while having encounters with other potential matches.
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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While fans of reality television drama might find plenty to enjoy in this agonizing premise, The Ultimatum's mercenary approach to relationships is more queasy than gratifying.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 06/28/2022
Coming under the dubious “social experiment” category of reality TV, it’s not much different from the awfulness of Temptation Island. Go to Full Review Sarah Manavis New Statesman 06/06/2022
Its ugliness stands out as unique, and the result is a mess. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 04/07/2022
2/5
It’s absolutely terrible. Go to Full Review Tilly Pearce Digital Spy 02/10/2023
2.5/5
The Ultimatum may be a crash course in learning what's missing from a relationship on the road to marriage, but its result proves to be somewhat a celebration of being single. Because by the looks of these romances, surely being on your own is better. Go to Full Review Kristen Maldonado Pop Culture Planet 01/04/2023
The Ultimatum is messy and stress-inducing as the cast find themselves torn between their former partners and new romantic interests. Go to Full Review Poulomi Das Firstpost 04/23/2022
If this sounds too wild to be true, be rest assured that it is both of these things. It also makes for sensational television -- and that’s an indisputable fact. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/21/2022 As a viewer, I felt insulted by the producers. It seemed like they picked only the juicy parts to show and then when the person makes the decision you're supposed to be happy for them? The hosts were terrible and the "contestants" were out of control. See more 05/08/2022 It was entertaining but completely stupid. Everyone who gave the ultimatum only dated 2 years and were in their mid 20s. It made no sense to give an ultimatum at that age where you're getting your life together. I would have liked to see people in their earlier thirties and late 20s or people who've been dating at least four years giving ultimatums. See more S S @RT49980310 04/24/2022 Really disturbing. Really awful. Trading on the most base human conditions and emotions: jealously, envy, lust, ignorance, stupidity and immaturity. Shame on Netflix. Borderline abusive. See more 04/23/2022 Legitimately cringe. Not entertaining drama like Netflix's other shows like Selling Sunset or Love is Blind. This was hard to watch, toxic, and makes you concerned for the mental health of those in the show. If you need trashy reality, there are way better options. See more 04/20/2022 Don't waste your time. Seriously. See more 04/19/2022 I knew this would be terrible because a bunch of idiots would be a part of it... but man.... this was more degrading than I expected. Madelyn was so manipulated and gaslighted up into the very last moment that she wasn't able to turn back so she said that terrible words 'I do'. But what she really was saying was 'this is the start of the end of my life.' That poor girl is never going to have a happy moment in her life. She will be manipulated and gaslighted for all of eternity. She will never be happy and will always be wrong. See more Read all reviews
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Nick Lachey

Host

Vanessa Lachey

Host

Chris Coelen

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 6, 2022 The Split The couples split up, then embark on love challenges, picking new partners with real potential. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 6, 2022 The Choice Selecting a live-in match makes for flirty fun, as well as hurt feelings; it is time for life-changing choices. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 6, 2022 New Bed, New Partner One shock follows another as a tearful outburst leaves everyone speechless; the trial unions kick off with pillow talk. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 6, 2022 Girls & Guys Night Out Love may be blossoming, but jealousy gets in the way; the truth stings as everyone trades notes over drinks. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2022 Pushing Boundaries After an evening of cocktails, some couples cuddle, while others implode; a forbidden meeting ends with drama as short-term spouses push each other. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 2022 The Changeover Major feelings emerge at the changeover; the participants are back with their original partners, but the transitions may be bumpy. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 6, 2022 Back to Reality Tears tarnish a bachelorette bash; longtime lovers try to hold onto hope; the couples board a party bus to bond at a winery. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 6, 2022 Time to Answer the Ultimatum An all-nighter deals a blow to a fragile relationship; a temporary partner seeks to soothe bruised feelings; family members weigh in with love on the line. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 13, 2022 Ultimatum Day Ultimatum Day arrives; the participants must decide whether they'll marry the love they know, reconnect with an attractive alternative or walk away. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 13, 2022 The Reunion Nick and Vanessa catch up with the couples as they revisit their experiences and talk about their lives. Details

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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Chris Coelen
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 6, 2022