Netflix’s Summer Break event has always been a celebration of its reality TV empire, but this year, the platform is pulling out all the stops.
From splashy new series starring Simon Cowell and Harry Jowsey to returning favorites like The Ultimatum and King of Collectibles, Netflix is staking its claim as the go-to destination for unscripted drama, dating, and jaw-dropping reveals.
This summer, the action centers at the Santa Monica Pier, where Netflix has created an immersive experience featuring its Reality Universe. While fans soak up the on-site events, Netflix is delivering major updates about what’s coming next on-screen, including five new series, a dating show hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, and long-awaited premiere dates for fan favorites.
What’s New: Big Names, Bold Concepts
Simon Cowell: The Next Act
The music mogul returns to his roots, but this time, the cameras don’t just roll during auditions. The docu-series promises full access to Cowell’s mission to build the next global boyband, from open casting calls to launch day.
Premieres December 2025 | 6 episodes | Box to Box Films, Syco Entertainment
Let’s Marry Harry
Harry Jowsey is ready to stop dating for the cameras and start dating for real, or so he says. With the help of Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper and a team of confidants, Harry hands over control of his love life in this new reality experiment.
Format: 8 episodes | Unwell Productions | Premiere date TBD
Calabasas Confidential
Think The Hills meets The OC, with a post-grad twist. A group of high school friends, rivals, and exes return home after college, and straight back into their old mess.
Premieres 2026 | 8 episodes | Spoke Studios
Members Only: Palm Beach
Welcome to the most elite zip codes in the U.S., where brunch tables are power plays and every move has a price. This new docu-series peels back the layers of America’s most exclusive social circles.
Premieres December 2025 | 8 episodes | Superluna Studios
Love Con Revenge
From The Tinder Swindler to avenger: Cecilie Fjellhøy returns, this time teaming up with a private investigator to hunt romance scammers and help their victims fight back.
Premieres Fall 2025 | 20 Twenty Productions
Ageless Love? Netflix Bets on It
In Age of Attraction, hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, contestants will date without knowing each other’s age. The twist? Ages range from 22 to 59. Can love conquer a 30-year age gap?
Premieres 2026 | 8 episodes | Velvet Hammer Media
Fan Favorites Are Back
Netflix has confirmed new seasons for two of its most talked-about unscripted series:
- The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On – Season 4 will once again test relationships with a risky ultimatum and a new round of romantic switch-ups.
- King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch – Season 3 brings more rare finds, intense bidding wars, and Goldin’s unmatched energy.
Unscripted Premiere Dates You Shouldn’t Miss
| Show | Premiere Date |
|---|---|
| Perfect Match Season 3 | August 1, 2025 |
| Love is Blind UK Season 2 | August 13, 2025 |
| Love is Blind Season 9 | October 1, 2025 |
| Selling Sunset Season 9 | October 29, 2025 |
| Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 | November 4, 2025 |
| Selling the OC Season 4 | November 12, 2025 |
| Owning Manhattan Season 2 | December 5, 2025 |
And that’s just the beginning. Previously announced shows like Hitmakers (July 24), What’s in the Box with Neil Patrick Harris, Is It Cake? specials (Halloween, Valentines), Next Gen Chef, and Physical 100 USA are all still to come.
Plus, Queer Eye will return for its final 10th season, while Dinner Time Live with David Chang and Squid Game: The Challenge are confirmed for additional runs.
With big names, fresh formats, and proven hits, Netflix is doubling down on unscripted content — and this summer, it’s making its presence known.
