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In this lighthearted and strategic competition series, the players must choose whether to be themselves or other people -- all while chasing a cash prize.
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Critics Consensus
Strangely earnest, The Circle at times struggles to find the drama, but those looking for a weirdly compelling social experiment may find themselves more invested than expected.
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Luke K
The Circle Season 1 is a great and emotional watch, not your typical reality show!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
08/02/23
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sophia h
This game show had a really unique way of playing. You can never expect what's about to happen. I found it much more entertaining than many other game shows.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/20/23
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day l
Love it, its a original idea, not the typical contest, I watched all the episodes
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/30/23
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Tiago S
The Circle mostra a realidade dos apps de namoro, tudo é um jogo mas essa é a graça e a ideia foi muito inteligente para ver que nem todo mundo na internet é quem diz ser e isso até influenciadores provam isso, só achei que quem merecia ganhar seria Sammy ou o Chris.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
07/18/22
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alexander h
Season 1 is easily the best one. The narrator is funny and all the contestants are great, even the ones who aren't exactly who they say they are. The circle really knows how to spice things up throughout the series. Season 2 and season 3 get worse and worse I just hope it doesn't continue in season 4.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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j p
It was so bad, kinda corney show, structure seemed childish and rushed.
The fact that after browsing through Netflix I picked this to watch, makes me think about my subscription.
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
03/30/23
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Episode 1
Aired Jan 1, 2020
Hello, Circle
The experiment starts as the players craft their profiles and begin connecting -- for better or worse.
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Episode 2
Aired Jan 1, 2020
Face-to-Face
A surprise confrontation raises the game's stakes; the players get ready to party, and a special guest scopes out the competition.
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Episode 3
Aired Jan 1, 2020
There's a Catfish Among Us
An anonymous game of Ask Me Anything leads to a series of accusations; Miranda refines her cheeky strategy, and Shubham finds his voice.
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Episode 4
Aired Jan 1, 2020
Planting Doubt
Another tense elimination leads to an honest conversation; a casual connection evolves into an intimate bond; a quirky new player joins the competition.
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Episode 5
Aired Jan 8, 2020
Sliding Into DMs
A fresh face joins the Circle and asks a series of provocative questions; Rebecca turns the heat up on the game-play.
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Episode 6
Aired Jan 8, 2020
Anonymous Trolling
Mercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a request; two new influencers are picked, and one player says goodbye.
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Episode 7
Aired Jan 8, 2020
Picking Teams
Two new players join the Circle, just in time for trivia night; following a competitive match, Sammie makes an emotional reveal.
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Episode 8
Aired Jan 8, 2020
The Player I'm Saving Is ...
Tension and tenderness intersect as the influencers deal with an elimination twist; two players connect; a new face joins the fun.
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Episode 9
Aired Jan 15, 2020
Instant Block
There's another round of shake-ups; Sean shares a secret with the Circle; a face-to-face meeting makes for an unusual bond.
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Episode 10
Aired Jan 15, 2020
Declare Your Rival
The drama gets dialed up with a cutthroat-round of true confessions; the game's first "superinfluencer" steps into power.
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Episode 11
Aired Jan 15, 2020
The Last Rating
As the experiment winds down, Sammie and Ed bond over their suspicions; the players prepare to choose a winner and orchestrate one last block.
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Episode 12
Aired Jan 15, 2020
Finale
The truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh; the winner is announced at the players' reunion.
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Luca Cimarusti
Chicago Reader
At the end of the day, The Circle is more of the junk food TV that's been clogging airwaves and streaming services for over a decade now, but a stranger undercurrent lies within...
Feb 25, 2020
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Brad Newsome
Sydney Morning Herald
This brilliantly cast and surprisingly addictive reality show puts a new twist on the old popularity-contest format.
Jan 22, 2020
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Willa Paskin
Slate
The flattening confusion of social media can make this setup into a game, but it's hardly a show. It's a bunch of reality TV players in search of a drama.
Jan 16, 2020
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Michael Cuby
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Netflix's new Catfish-meets-Big Brother “social media competition” is a wildly addicting mess.
Oct 12, 2022
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Kathryn Reklis
The Christian Century
The intensity of their connection is infectious, and they pick up like old friends at a reunion.
Apr 28, 2020
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Stephanie Chapman
Pop Culture Leftovers
Audiences that don't expect too much from "The Circle" certainly will not be disappointed.
Feb 3, 2020
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