The Ultimatum: Queer Love

57min

Reality

Five new couples, made up of women and non-binary people, are at a crossroads in their relationship. One partner is ready for marriage, the other may have doubts. An ultimatum is issued. And in just over eight weeks, each couple will either get married, or get out, after they each choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures.

Episodes

Cast

The Break Up

1. The Break Up

50min

24th May 2023

After a last night together, the couples begin to co-mingle, looking around for marriage material — outside of their original relationships.

The Choice

2. The Choice

55min

24th May 2023

Excitement and anxiety brew as everyone forges fresh connections and selects new partners. One commitment-wary person's motivations spark controversy.

Newlyweds

3. Newlyweds

35min

24th May 2023

After talking through issues from bathroom storage to bedtime massages, five new couples emerge. Now it's time to stress-test a trial marriage.

Group Nights Out

4. Group Nights Out

53min

24th May 2023

Two couples find closeness and comfort, while others struggle with tension and fights. Romance heats up at home for one pair.

In and Out of Love

5. In and Out of Love

1h

31st May 2023

After the cocktail hour, some bonds are strengthened — and others crumble. The couples meet with friends and family and spend their final night together.

The Changeover

6. The Changeover

1h

31st May 2023

Revelations are shared during the changeover. Will a one-night stand break one couple — and will someone new come between another?

Cocktails and Confrontation

7. Cocktails and Confrontation

55min

31st May 2023

From discussing gender roles to rekindling sparks, the couples try to reconnect. One person's lingering emotions casts doubt on two relationships.

Is Love Enough

8. Is Love Enough

55min

31st May 2023

As one person hits a breaking point and another struggles to process her feelings, a question looms: is love alone enough to sustain a marriage?

Ultimatum Day

9. Ultimatum Day

1h 5min

7th Jun 2023

With Ultimatum Day upon them, the couples make their life-changing decisions — who will walk away newly engaged, and who will walk away alone?

The Reunion

10. The Reunion

42min

7th Jun 2023

Shocking updates, hard truths and powerful realizations come to light when the group reunites for the first time since the conclusion of the experience.

First air date

24th May 2023

Last air date

2nd Jul 2025

Status

Canceled

Type

Reality

Original language

en

Networks