The Circle

Stumbled across this new reality show (new for the US anyway, and only 4 episodes to start) on netflix. it's an interesting take on reality tv in general, and on people's need to use social media specifically. it's apparently taken from a successful similar show in the UK, where people are placed in apartments within the same building and can only interact via some cleverly set-up "internet" screens (they can only interact with each other). some big personalities immediately stand out.

some of the people are honest about who they are, some are straight-up catfishing the others and others seem to be looking for a relationship. one thing for sure, they're all kind of attentions.

it immediately brought up questions for me. questions like - can they go outside? how long are they kept in these apartments? are they "minded" by production people - who might be setting up storylines? and how the heck do you win this?

First season was really good natural beautiful people but season 2 is full of drama and real evil people I don't like season 2 it lowered the rate for me.

Cool concept. The competitors are interesting and funny.

I really don't like Reality-TV shows, which surprised me when I couldn't stop watching The Circle! The contestants are likeable and you really begin to root for them.

I'm giving this an 8/10 because the last few episodes get really dull and boring with no real suspense. It also seemed unfair every time a new person was added because they had zero time to connect with people or make an impact.

I'm definitely looking forward to another season, but the aspect of adding new people every other episode is something I'm not a fan of.

Omg! I thought this show would be vapid and lame and annoying etc. BUT the cast of Season One have totally won my heart. This ended up being a sweet, somewhat intelligent and completely hilarious and awesome show. I am NOT in to reality TV whatsoever but this show hooked me. I am curious to see if the tone changes in following seasons but it def came out swinging. Hopefully the recipe isn't dependent on Chris, Joey, Sammie, 'Rebecca', or Shooby to bring the specialness.