The Circle

A binge-watch for those who really like watching reality shows.
  • 11 Jan - 17 Jan, 2020
  • Mag The Weekly
  • TV TIME

Hosted by Michelle Buteau The Circle is about the power of social media: It can create influencers and destroy someone’s reputation. In terms of how the show actually works, each contestant is set up in their own apartment where they can only communicate with one another through the show's social media platform and chats. So they don't actually see each other, but viewers are able to watch them as they interact with the other contestants in an attempt to form friendships. Because they're quarantined separately, the format allows people to present any persona that they want. It allows each contestant the freedom to choose a profile image that they believe will gain them popularity. While some can choose a flattering photo of themselves, other’s can choose to catfish by pretending to be someone they're not. They can either take the personality and pictures of someone in their lives, or make up a person that they think will be popular. They have an initial profile containing a picture and other general information which introduces each player. The contestants then communicate through a main chat that everyone can see, or through group and private chats. Before exiting the show, the eliminated player gets the opportunity to meet one of the players face-to-face. This meeting can either end in a sweet meeting or a huge confrontation. The show lasts for three weeks. At the end, the final remaining players rank their favourites. The player with the highest overall average wins the game.

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