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Season 1 – Too Hot to Handle

Play trailer 1:46 Poster for Season 1 – Too Hot to Handle Apr 2020 Reality Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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36% Tomatometer 28 Reviews 38% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Meeting and mingling in paradise, sexy singles face a $100,000 celibacy challenge.
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Too Hot to Handle — Season 1

Too Hot to Handle — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Too Hot To Handle's juicy premise quickly cools to reveal a show that's pulled in too many directions to satisfy.

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Alessa Dominguez BuzzFeed News 04/07/2022
The latest dating show on Netflix never achieves the outrageousness required to make truly great so-bad-it’s-good reality TV. Go to Full Review
Erin Taylor Bitch Media 05/18/2020
Too Hot to Handle might actually be the opposite of what its name suggests: It's not hot enough. Go to Full Review
Perri Nemiroff Perri Nemiroff (YouTube) 05/14/2020
4/5
Yes, at times laughs are coming at the contestant's expense and some of the behavior featured on the show is downright absurd, but it's all mighty entertaining and there's a very effective blend of that absurdity and also some legitimate heart. Go to Full Review
Caitlin Kennedy But Why Tho? A Geek Community 06/26/2020
4/10
Too Hot To Handle hits like a cold shower. It has all the essential foreplay to titillate but leaves the viewer unsatisfied. Any addicting qualities this show has wear off like a honeymoon phase... Go to Full Review
Prathyush Parasuraman Film Companion 04/29/2020
... an ephemeral joy. Discard once used. Go to Full Review
Dave Nemetz TV Line 04/27/2020
Too Hot has a killer premise, to be sure, but the show managed to fumble it away with a number of ill-advised production choices. Go to Full Review
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Dave 12/15/2022 When the trailer popped up for this on my netflix home screen I was transfixed, in much the same way one struggles to look away from a car wreck. This celebration of vacuous individuals and the worst our species has to offer has somehow achieved such extents of raw stupidity that it transcends from being the worst 10 minutes of your life (I challenge anyone to suffer this show for longer) to being an insult to humanity in general and all we have accomplished. I'd rather be left to the mercy of the Spanish inquisition than see another frame of this 'show'. See more 08/05/2021 Too hot to handle is absurdly entertaining if you can manage to hit the OFF switch in your brain while watching. You get to see a hands on sociological experiment that demonstrates the essence of the human species is survival ,and yes that implies mating and it's rituals . The cast is pretty decent looking (I can imagine they where on a budget) but some of them really do come through. (Francesca for example) . So if you want to catch a few pretty faces and are looking to kill some time while resting post surgery (my case btw) go for it . See more Max S @Esquie 08/03/2021 This is one of the cringiest shows I've ever seen. Everybody is dumb as hell, and not even in an entertaining way. It's an amusing concept that goes nowhere. See more 07/02/2021 Worst show i have ever thought of watching. I literally regret me saying "This is an interesting concept" in the first minute of the trailer. I am sure that there will be no deep revelation for these young people and it is just a weird paradise hotel spin-off with a twist. If they casted actual intellectuals instead of sub-human primates it would probably be an exciting reality show with much to learn from and reflect from. Don't watch See more 06/26/2021 Look, it's not a great show, but it's the exact kind of trash you can put on that will have you going "how they heck did I watch 5 episodes already?" See more 06/21/2021 Much better than I expected, but still definitely missing something and a little boring in the end. You might like it, you might hate it See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Love, Sex or Money The singles meet and make plans for a steamy retreat; the high-tech host gets ready to drop a bombshell. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 17, 2020 When Harry Met Francesca After Lana lays down the rules, the singles curb their heavy petting, with a few exceptions. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Hot Francesca and Haley refine their game play; Rhonda and Sharron have a midnight chat; the singles get wrapped up in an intimacy workshop. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Two's Company, Three's a...Threesome Bryce settles in, much to the delight of Chloe; the group practices nonverbal communication; connections evolve; Lana introduces a new accessory. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Boys to Men Rhonda and Sharron recap their night of romance and tally up their spending; Francesca revisits her feelings; the men learn about vulnerability. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 17, 2020 The Bryce Isn't Right Harry responds to Francesca's sincere request; Lana makes a shocking decision; the singles say hello to new friends and potential flings. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Sisters Over Misters After another pricey peck, the group dynamic continues to shift; Rhonda shares more with Sharron; the women learn about empowerment. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Lust or Bust The season comes to a close as Lana reveals some final twists; the couples address their post-retreat plans, and the prize money is awarded. Details Episode 9 Aired May 8, 2020 Extra Hot: The Reunion Host Desiree Burch connects with this season's singles for a virtual reunion featuring fresh updates, frisky banter and a series of spicy games. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Laura Gibson, Charlie Bennett
Executive Producer
Jono Richards, Amelia Brown, Ros Coward
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 17, 2020
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