The Circle: A Reality Show Where Social Media is the Game
Storyline:
The Circle is a reality competition where players live in separate apartments and communicate only through a social media app. They can present themselves however they choose, leading to a game of strategy and deception. The top-rated players become “Influencers” and decide who gets eliminated.
Cast:
- Michelle Buteau (Host)
- Contestants vary each season
Crew:
- Executive Producers: Shane Byrne, Tim Harcourt, Stephen Lambert, Daisy Lilley, Susy Price, Chet Fenster, Richard Foster, Toni Ireland
- Production Company: Studio Lambert
Production:
The Circle started filming in Salford, England, and is now filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. It first aired on Netflix in January 2020.
Filming:
Seasons 1-5 were shot in a single apartment building in Salford. The filming setup includes furnished apartments, an exercise room, a rooftop lounge, and a control room for producers.
Release Date:
- Season 1: January 1, 2020
- Season 6: April 17, 2024
- Season 7: September 11, 2024
Teaser:
The show features contestants who use social media to game the system, presenting themselves as who they want to be, leading to surprising eliminations and dramatic moments.
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