Viral Dating Show “Pop the Balloon” Now Streaming on Netflix: How to Watch

Another day, another dating series to get hooked on! The latest addition to Netflix’s lineup is “Pop the Balloon Live,” a live show that puts a new twist on reality dating. Unlike “Too Hot to Handle” or “Love is Blind,” this series presents itself more as a competition than a quest for love.

Premiering Thursday nights at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT, “Pop the Balloon Live” promises a mix of everyday daters and reality TV veterans. Adapted from Arlette Amuli and Bolia Matundu’s popular YouTube series “Pop The Balloon or Find Love,” this show introduces contestants who face the challenge of popping a balloon to say “no” to a match or keeping it to explore a potential connection.

After the live broadcast, episodes of “Pop the Balloon Live” will be available to stream on Netflix. Since its inception in December 2023 with Phoenix singles, the original YouTube series has amassed a massive following of 1 million subscribers. Contestants undergo a honest evaluation process in which they explain why they feel a particular person is or isn’t their type, resulting in raw and unfiltered conversations.

The premise of “Pop the Balloon Live” is simple: the show features a lineup of singles, surprise mystery daters, and a signature red balloon. If your balloon pops, your chance at love ends there – no second chances. Host Orji explained the show’s core message as an opportunity to bring people together for authentic conversations and to shed light on potential blind spots. It’s a chance to break down superficial judgments and uncover genuine connections between contestants. So, if you’re a fan of reality dating series, “Pop the Balloon Live” is definitely worth adding to your watchlist this spring!