The Ultimatum: Queer Love

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  • TV-MA
  • 2023
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.8  (1,296)

The Ultimatum: Queer Love is a 2023 reality dating show that premiered on Netflix. Hosted by husband and wife duo Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the series follows six LGBTQ couples who are at a crossroads in their relationships. One partner is ready for marriage, while the other isn't quite sure. This "ultimatum" forces the couples to either commit to marriage or break up.

To help them make this life-altering decision, the couples split up and choose a new potential partner from one of the other couples. They then move in and date this new person for three weeks, while their original partner does the same. At the end of the trial marriage, each person has to decide if they want to stay with their new partner, stay with their original partner and commit to marriage, or break up for good.

The Ultimatum provides an inside look into the love lives of LGBTQ couples. The diversity of the cast allows for an exploration of the unique challenges that queer couples face when navigating relationships. For example, some may feel pressure from family to hide their sexuality or deny their true identity. Others may have differences of opinion when it comes to having children. There are also couples at different stages of being public with their sexuality.

At its core, the show is about making tough choices in relationships. The ultimatum forces the couples to take a hard look at their values and priorities. Do they envision a future together with their partner? Are there any major red flags or dealbreakers standing in the way of marriage? It's an emotional journey as bonds are tested and hearts are broken.

The Ultimatum also introduces the couples to potential new partners. Sparks fly and connections form between participants as they spend time getting to know each other. Viewers get a glimpse into the excitement and angst of modern dating, now with added reality show drama.

Packed with passionate fights, romantic twists, and tense dinner parties, The Ultimatum: Queer Love offers an unfiltered look into the struggles of queer love and self-discovery. As the couples choose between new love, old love, or no love, there are sure to be fireworks along the way. In the end, will any of the couples make the ultimate commitment? Or will they leave single and heartbroken? Love has never been this complicated.

The Ultimatum: Queer Love is a series that ran for 2 seasons (16 episodes) between May 24, 2023 and on Netflix

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Seasons
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
 
My Heart Is Shattered
7. My Heart Is Shattered
 
Drama explodes when grievances — and receipts — are shared during the changeover. Can longtime love outlast the fallout from the trial marriages?
Behind Closed Doors
5. Behind Closed Doors
 
For one couple, tension leads to a heartfelt moment of growth. Two pairs come together over their trauma, and a blowout fight tests an existing bond.
Secret Rendezvous
4. Secret Rendezvous
 
Newfound feelings simmer as the couples settle into their shared lives. As some pairs get intimate, others confront betrayal and breached boundaries.
Love Triangles
2. Love Triangles
 
From having kids to coming out, date conversations get real. A juicy love triangle forms, and one person's flirtatiousness causes a commotion.
Either You Want to Marry Me or You Don't
1. Either You Want to Marry Me or You Don't
June 25, 2025
After one last night together, the couples go their separate ways to date the other newly single participants as chemistry and confusing emotions swirl.
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Where to Watch The Ultimatum: Queer Love
The Ultimatum: Queer Love is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Ultimatum: Queer Love on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    May 24, 2023
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (1,296)