Netflix drops season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love, set in Miami
Netflix has revived its reality dating series The Ultimatum: Queer Love for a second season, this time with the backdrop of lively Miami. The show, which follows queer couples through love, trust, and commitment, premiered its initial seven episodes of Season 2 on Wednesday, June 25. The remaining three episodes will be available on July 2.As reported by Palm beach post, the Ultimatum features six queer couples, each at a turning point: one is eager for marriage, and the other isn't. To push their relationship to the limit, participants exchange with members of other couples for a three-week test marriage. After these three weeks, they must decide if they will reconnect with their original partner, start something new, or go out on their own.advertisementThis season's cast features:
AJ & Britney: Five years together, their relationship is strained by AJ's reluctance to take a backseat to Britney's professional life.Haley & Pilar: Ten years together and Haley is eager to marry, but Pilar remains sceptical of the institution of marriage for reasons rooted in personal and family conviction.Kyle & Bridget: Kyle desires a lifetime commitment, but Bridget does not see marriage as required.Mel & Marie: Food truck co-owners, they're trying to determine if love and business can equate to an enduring union.Dayna & Magan: After dating for one and a half years, Dayna is ready for commitment, but Magan is not so sure.Ashley & Marita: Ashley believes Marita is inconsistent and lacks emotional substance, but Marita desires more romance in the relationship.advertisementActress JoAnna Garcia Swisher is back as host. She defined her job as a celebration of queer love stories and how important and visible they need to be in the mainstream media.HOW TO WATCHThe second season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love is available to stream on Netflix. The first seven episodes are currently out, and the remaining three will be released on July 2.- EndsTrending Reel
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