The Ultimatum: South Africa
Six different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner in each couple will issue an ultimatum. In just over eight weeks, they must get married, or get out. In the meantime, each will choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures.
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Reality
- TV-MA
Six different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner in each couple will issue an ultimatum. In just over eight weeks, they must get married, or get out. In the meantime, each will choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
The Split
Fri, May 10, 2024 44 mins
Emotions run high as couples prepare for a transformative journey exploring new romantic partners--and potentials.
Episode 2
The Choice
Fri, May 10, 2024 43 mins
At a cocktail party, the couples make critical choices, setting the stage for deeper connections and more emotional revelations.
Episode 3
New Bed, New Partner
42 mins
A trial marriage forces the couples to consider whether to stay loyal to their original partner or test the waters with a new love interest.
Episode 4
Jealousy and Suspicion
43 mins
Some of the couples find difficulty letting go of their past, which strains their new arrangements.
Episode 5
Revelations and Reveals
44 mins
When family members weigh in, couples face tough truths. A surprise twist at a group gathering sends shockwaves, testing every union.
Episode 6
Broken Bonds and Boundaries
43 mins
As the experiment draws to a close, heartfelt moments contrast with tense confrontations, leaving several couples with tough choices to make.
Episode 7
Back to Reality
38 mins
Reunited with their original partners, couples sift through their experiences and consider their futures together.
Episode 8
The Last Dance
44 mins
Time is almost up for the couples, whose reflections on the nature of love and commitment raise questions about their relationships' viability.
Episode 9
Ultimatum Day - To Propose or Not to Propose
38 mins
The moment of truth is here. Participants make profound choices about love, commitment and their futures.
Episode 10
The Reunion
Fri, May 24, 2024 52 mins
After the experiment, the participants reflect on their lives, relationships, heartbreak and healing in an emotional reunion.
