The Circle 2020
“Things are about to get spicy.”
What is The Circle?
The television series "The Circle" is a social experiment and competition show. The show brings together online players who interact with each other through a virtual platform.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 90
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2020
- Last aired
- Oct 2, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 100 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 90 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Netflix
Where to watch in United States
Stream
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixStream
NetflixStream
NetflixStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStream
NetflixNetflix Standard with AdsStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 90 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
The television series "The Circle" is a social experiment and competition show. The show brings together online players who interact with each other through a virtual platform. This setup allows them to form relationships, engage in strategic gameplay, and ultimately compete for a significant cash prize. The competition is centered around a monetary reward, with the winner receiving $100,000. The show's concept combines elements of social interaction, strategy, and competition, as players navigate the virtual environment to achieve their goals. The series explores the dynamics of online relationships and the tactics people use to achieve success in a virtual setting. The show's format is designed to test the players' ability to form genuine connections and deceive others in a virtual environment.
Should you watch it?
“Online players manipulate identities to win $100,000 in this strategic social experiment.”
- Unique blend of reality TV and social strategy
- Explores themes of identity and connection
- Some may find gameplay repetitive
- Limited character development due to format
You enjoy reality shows with psychological twists and digital-age themes.
Suitable for mature audiences due to competitive and manipulative content.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about The Circle — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is The Circle worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hello, Circle Mytharc Jan 1, 2020
- E2 Face-to-Face Core Jan 1, 2020
- E3 There's a Catfish Among Us Core Jan 1, 2020
- E4 Planting Doubt Core Jan 1, 2020
- E5 Sliding into DMs Core Jan 8, 2020
- E6 Anonymous Trolling Core Jan 8, 2020
- E7 Picking Teams Core Jan 8, 2020
- E8 The Player I'm Saving Is ... Core Jan 8, 2020
- E9 Instant Block Core Jan 15, 2020
- E10 Declare Your Rival Core Jan 15, 2020
- E11 The Last Rating Mytharc Jan 15, 2020
- E12 Finale Mytharc Jan 15, 2020
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Back and More Savage Than Ever Mytharc Apr 14, 2021
- E2 Alliances Are Formed Core Apr 14, 2021
- E3 Bye, Bye, Bye! Core Apr 14, 2021
- E4 Lines Are Drawn Core Apr 14, 2021
- E5 Snake in the Grass Core Apr 21, 2021
- E6 A Love Triangle Core Apr 21, 2021
- E7 Friend Zoned.... Core Apr 21, 2021
- E8 Damage Control Core Apr 21, 2021
- E9 A New Twist Core Apr 28, 2021
- E10 Campaigning to Win Core Apr 28, 2021
- E11 The Master Plan Core Apr 28, 2021
- E12 The Last Blocking Mytharc Apr 28, 2021
- E13 And the Winner Is... Mytharc May 5, 2021
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Circle, Did You Miss Me? Mytharc Sep 8, 2021
- E2 A New Twist Core Sep 8, 2021
- E3 Identity Theft Mytharc Sep 8, 2021
- E4 A Flirtatious Alliance Core Sep 8, 2021
- E5 The Real Michelle Core Sep 15, 2021
- E6 A New Member of the Wolfpack Core Sep 15, 2021
- E7 Shock Blocking Core Sep 15, 2021
- E8 Full Out War Core Sep 15, 2021
- E9 Ghostbusting & Catfishing Core Sep 22, 2021
- E10 A Circle Divided Mytharc Sep 22, 2021
- E11 Choosing Sides Core Sep 22, 2021
- E12 The Final Stretch Mytharc Sep 22, 2021
- E13 Finale Mytharc Sep 29, 2021
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Spicy Start Mytharc May 4, 2022
- E2 Cake Me As I Am Core May 4, 2022
- E3 90's Party Surprise Core May 4, 2022
- E4 Nobody Is Safe Core May 4, 2022
- E5 Goodbye My Friends Core May 11, 2022
- E6 All Is Fair in Circle War Core May 11, 2022
- E7 The Party Divide Core May 11, 2022
- E8 Circle Cyber Attack Core May 11, 2022
- E9 Trust Is Tested Core May 18, 2022
- E10 A Plea for Survival Core May 18, 2022
- E11 Throw to the Wolves Core May 18, 2022
- E12 Just When You Thought You Were Safe Mytharc May 18, 2022
- E13 A Winner Is Crowned Mytharc May 25, 2022
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Single and Ready to Mingle Mytharc Dec 28, 2022
- E2 An Unlikely Team Emerges Filler Dec 28, 2022
- E3 I Can't Believe I Just Sent That… Core Dec 28, 2022
- E4 Who to Save? Core Dec 28, 2022
- E5 Hi Old Friend Core Jan 4, 2023
- E6 A Desperate Alliance Core Jan 4, 2023
- E7 Glam Party Twist Mytharc Jan 4, 2023
- E8 An F-Boy Is Exposed Core Jan 4, 2023
- E9 Return of the Inner Circle Core Jan 11, 2023
- E10 The Hunt for the Hacker Core Jan 11, 2023
- E11 Circle Power Couple Core Jan 11, 2023
- E12 A Brutal Blocking Mytharc Jan 11, 2023
- E13 Finale Mytharc Jan 18, 2023
Season 6 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 New City Who Dis? Mytharc Apr 17, 2024
- E2 Bro Code Core Apr 17, 2024
- E3 I'm Only Human…or Am I? Core Apr 17, 2024
- E4 Spot the Bot Core Apr 17, 2024
- E5 Portrait Pitfalls Core Apr 24, 2024
- E6 That DM Slide Core Apr 24, 2024
- E7 Ride or Die Core Apr 24, 2024
- E8 Who Ordered the Sacrificial Lamb? Core Apr 24, 2024
- E9 Naughty or Nice Core May 1, 2024
- E10 A Deadly Deadlock Core May 1, 2024
- E11 It's Giving Sus Core May 1, 2024
- E12 A Final Power Move Mytharc May 1, 2024
- E13 Finale Mytharc May 8, 2024
Season 7 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Disruption Begins Mytharc Sep 11, 2024
- E2 It's MY Party… Core Sep 11, 2024
- E3 Battle of the Influencers Core Sep 11, 2024
- E4 Press to Impress Core Sep 11, 2024
- E5 Circle Wedding Crashers Core Sep 18, 2024
- E6 Reading Between the Lines Core Sep 18, 2024
- E7 Dawn of the Circle Dead Core Sep 18, 2024
- E8 Gloating Around Core Sep 18, 2024
- E9 Help! I'm Drowning Core Sep 25, 2024
- E10 A Circle Trilogy Core Sep 25, 2024
- E11 Incoming Call Core Sep 25, 2024
- E12 It's Giving Season Mytharc Sep 25, 2024
- E13 The Grand Finale Mytharc Oct 2, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on real people?
Yes, it features real contestants competing as online personas.
Do contestants ever meet in person?
Contestants interact only through the show's digital platform during gameplay.
How many seasons are available?
Multiple seasons have been produced and are available on Netflix.
Is there a prize for winning?
The winner receives $100,000.
Are there any spin-offs or international versions?
The show has inspired international adaptations, but details vary by region.
✕ Cancelled Renewal tracker
Explore The Circle
Where to watch Episode ratings heatmap How long to watch Facts & FAQ Similar shows Take the quiz More from Netflix
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Circle.