The Ultimatum: Queer Love

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-05-24

Last Air Date: 2025-07-02

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Self - Host
Xander Boger as Self
AJ Blount as Self
Pilar Dizon as Self
Mildred Bustillo as Self
Aussie Chau as Self
Haley Drexler as Self
Ashley Johnson as Self
Raelyn Cheung-Sutton as Self
Tiff Der as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

Tie the knot or call it quits? Five long-term couples are put under pressure to get married or move on in this queer-centric spin-off of "The Ultimatum."

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Break Up (2023-05-24)

After a last night together, the couples begin to co-mingle, looking around for marriage material — outside of their original relationships.
Ep. 2: The Choice (2023-05-24)

Excitement and anxiety brew as everyone forges fresh connections and selects new partners. One commitment-wary person's motivations spark controversy.
Ep. 3: Newlyweds (2023-05-24)

After talking through issues from bathroom storage to bedtime massages, five new couples emerge. Now it's time to stress-test a trial marriage.
Ep. 4: Group Nights Out (2023-05-24)

Two couples find closeness and comfort, while others struggle with tension and fights. Romance heats up at home for one pair.
Ep. 5: In and Out of Love (2023-05-31)

After the cocktail hour, some bonds are strengthened — and others crumble. The couples meet with friends and family and spend their final night together.
Ep. 6: The Changeover (2023-05-31)

Revelations are shared during the changeover. Will a one-night stand break one couple — and will someone new come between another?
Ep. 7: Cocktails and Confrontation (2023-05-31)

From discussing gender roles to rekindling sparks, the couples try to reconnect. One person's lingering emotions casts doubt on two relationships.
Ep. 8: Is Love Enough (2023-05-31)

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?
Ep. 9: Ultimatum Day (2023-06-07)

With Ultimatum Day upon them, the couples make their life-changing decisions — who will walk away newly engaged, and who will walk away alone?
Ep. 10: The Reunion (2023-06-07)

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