The Circle (sometimes called The Circle US to differentiate from other international versions) is an American reality competition series, produced by Studio Lambert and Motion Content Group, that first aired on Netflix in January 2020. It is based on a British TV series of the same name. Alongside the American version of The Circle, Netflix also launched different versions in France and Brazil, as part of a partnership between Netflix and All3Media. The series bills itself as a game based around social media, with the concept that “anyone can be anyone in The Circle.” It has been compared to Big Brother and Catfish in format, as well as Black Mirror episode “Nosedive” with the concept of ratings.

Within the show, contestants are isolated with their own apartments, and can only communicate to the other contestants via “The Circle”, ostensibly a computer program that transcribes their messages into text as if in a social media app. Contestants are thus able to present completely different identities to the others to hopefully win them over. Every so often, the group of contestants are asked to rate their fellow contestants, with the top vote-getters becoming the “Influencers” of the Circle, giving them the power to “block” one contestant from the circle, eliminating them from the game.

The first season began airing on January 1, 2020, after Netflix released an exclusive cut of the first episode on YouTube on December 30, 2019. The first season concluded its run on January 15, 2020 and was hosted by Michelle Buteau. Joey Sasso won the first season of The Circle and the US$100,000 prize that came along with it. Shubham Goel was the runner-up. Sammie Cimarelli won the Fan Favorite award and US$10,000.

Netflix renewed The Circle for a second and third season on March 24, 2020.

The second season began airing on April 14, 2021, and concluded on May 5, 2021, crowning DeLeesa St. Agathe the second American winner, playing as her husband Trevor.

The third season will premiere on September 8, 2021.

Netflix renewed The Circle for a fourth and fifth season on August 9, 2021.

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 01 Description New City Who Dis? First impressions are everything in Atlanta as players join The Circle, fire up the chat and find allies. But suspicions swirl when ratings are revealed. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 02 Description Bro Code With two new players in the group, one takes catfishing to another level. Bold personalities show initiative and form alliances to improve their ratings. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 03 Description I’m Only Human…Or Am I? Mistrust breeds as the players absorb a recent revelation. After the group cracks jokes, a critical thinking test raises more questions than answers. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode 02 […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 05 Description Portrait Pitfalls The fallout from an influencer’s decision to send someone home brings relief for some and shade to others. The group stirs up drama with an art project. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 07 Description Ride or Die A blocked player shares fiery parting words and puts old allies on blast. A revealing compatibility game matches each influencer with their ride-or-die. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 08 Description Who Ordered The Sacrificial Lamb? With the rules of the game turned upside down, the players need to rethink their strategies — fast. A pair with low ratings weighs their options. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 09 Description Naughty or Nice After a shocking discovery, everyone participates in a spicy game involving their nicest and naughtiest photos. Two players strengthen their connection. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 10 Description A Deadly Deadlock Things get personal when players answer anonymously submitted questions. Tensions erupt between two influencers with very different strategies. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | Episode 04 | […]

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The Circle US Season 06 Episode 12 Description A Final Power Move Friendships are tested as betrayals emerge. Messages from home bring all the feels. A secret Superinfluencer — plus new blocking — rattles the group. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 The Circle Netflix Season 06 Episode 01 | Episode 02 […]

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The Circle US Season 05 Episode 01 Description Single and Ready To Mingle Eight players kick things off by discussing go-to dance moves, past relationships and more. First impressions form fast, so every emoji counts. The Circle All Seasons The Circle Netflix Season 05 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | Episode 04 […]