'The Ultimatum': What is the newest Netflix extreme dating show? When does it start?

A new dating series from the makers of Love Is Blind is set to become Netflix's next binge-watch show as it forces couples to choose whether to marry or split.

The Ultimatum is about to launch on the streaming service having first been announced in the end-of-series catch-up episode of Love Is Blind series two.

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Here's all you need to know about when it starts and how it works.

When is The Ultimatum available to watch?

The series will begin streaming on Netflix on Wednesday, 6 April from 8am.

What is The Ultimatum? How does it work?

As with other reality dating shows, The Ultimatum relies on an extreme concept and plenty of TV meddling in fraught relationships.

The big difference here is that the contestants taking part are already real-life couples, who have applied to the show because one of them is keen to get married asap and the other party isn't quite so sure they want to commit.

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So, in an unorthodox start to married life, an ultimatum is issued where they must decide whether to start booking a venue or rethink the whole relationship.

The six couples will all meet and spend a week living together, getting to know each other - before choosing a new partner from one of the other couples to spend the remainder of the eight-week experiment with.

It'll give them a glimpse into a possible different future - will commitments be made, will those keen on marriage still want a wedding, and will some of the new couples even decide that life looks better together with a new partner?

The series is hosted by Love Is Blind presenters, married couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey.

What other reality dating shows does Netflix have?

If you love dating shows, there are plenty of other similar series at Netflix to binge on.

The service recently announced that Love Is Blind would be back later this year with an After the Altar catch-up series for season two, as well as a brand new season three, with four and five already confirmed.

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You can also look forward to new Too Hot To Handle and Indian Matchmaking, as well as spin-off Jewish Matchmaking.

Dated and Related sees siblings act as each other's wing man in the search for love, and a forthcoming untitled show will give singles who were unlucky in love in other Netflix series the chance to date each other in a mash-up series of previous contestants.

The Ultimatum begins streaming on 6 April on Netflix.

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