The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is a reality show streaming on Netflix that follows four long-term couples. In each couple one of the parties is eager to take it to the next level and marry, however the other party is still unconvinced – for various reasons – and are faced with the ultimatum by their partner: get married or move on.
Hosted by the lovebirds, and apparently rock-solid, married couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the first season of the show that premiered on Netflix on in 2022, was clearly a success, hence they are now granted a second season.
In this show the couples will explore two different versions of what their married life could be like. It is meant to help them put everything into perspective, despite it meaning that they will be putting their relationships in jeopardy, as they are put in artificial settings that will test their loyalties, faithfulness and ultimately their attachment to one another. They will be separated, and live as exes for several weeks. During the first week they will date various potential partners, and by week’s end, pick the one they want to live with for three weeks.
If you enjoyed the first season, you can definitely look forward to more of the same type of intrigues in season 2. Feelings will be pushed to the limit, there will be heartbreak, tears, confusion, and maybe true love will flourish – sometimes under the covers – right in front of our glares.
We know that these programs are popular, and they hook the viewer, who will want to know how it all unfolds and how it ends. we are introduced to personas, or characters, that we watch react, maybe change and evolve, maybe not. It will certainly give something to talk about, and if not, it will be a wonderful chance to live vicariously through the exposure of these real people, in a real conundrum, in an artificial setting.
We wish the best to all four couples, if they decide to take the definite step, marriage (although, there is also such thing called divorce), or if they choose to part ways, alone or with a new darling.
“The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” (2022-) Season 2
Release Date
August 23, 2023
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars