Every streaming service seems to have its own reality dating series lately. Discovery has Love Off the Grid, which aims to test couples' chemistry in the wilderness. Netflix even ventured into Korean reality TV with Single's Inferno. And who would forget Hulu's iconic show, Love Island. Amazon Prime is no stranger when it comes to picking the best dating series to stream on their platform. From sharing a good laugh on Dating: No Filter, which has given a different twist on the dating format, up to throwing it back to the '00s to the nostalgic Flavor of Love, that has skyrocketed Tiffany Pollard - AKA New York - to her reality TV career.Reality dating shows play a massive part in American culture. Netflix's The Ultimatum may not have resulted in a ton of successful relationships, but fans still like to watch relationships grow and, at times, implode. Amazon Prime has some good news for dating show fans, as they confirmed the green light of a brand new dating series, The One That Got Away. While fans wait for the show to air, some are already intrigued by how the series will work. Here’s a rundown on what to expect on the show.
8 What Is 'The One That Got Away'?
Amazon Prime’s ‘The One That Got Away’ is an upcoming series produced by Amazon Studios and Fulwell 73. Other series may have been tiptoeing around the idea of matchmaking random people, but their new series stems from people who have been given the opportunity to reconnect with their ‘missed connections.’
7 How Does Amazon Describe 'The One That Got Away'?
As per the official description of the series, “It may seem like an impossible feat to track down The One That Got Away, but for these lucky singles, that dream becomes a reality. In this time-traveling, experimental dating series hosted by pop-icon, singer/songwriter Betty Who, six people searching for their soulmates are given a chance to explore a lifetime of missed connections as, one by one, people from their pasts enter through “The Portal” to surprise them and take their shot at love.”
6 The Cast Of 'The One That Got Away'
The show will be hosted by singer/songwriter Jessica Anne Newham, popularly known by her stage name Betty Who. Betty has been in the limelight for years because of her music. She first made a name for herself with her debut single "Somebody Loves You," and later signed with RCA Records and released her debut studio album, Take Me When You Go. The singer/songwriter confirmed it on her Instagram post, saying, “So excited to share that I’ll be hosting The One That Got Away…Can’t wait to share more about this show with you soon!”
5 Will 'The One That Got Away' Be Like Other Amazon Reality Shows?
With the brand-new series coming, fans think that Amazon has taken it up a notch with their new reality TV series. Amazon Prime’s existing reality show Wild and Free brought in eight young people, who don’t know each other, to a luxurious beach, as they embark on a journey of potential matchmaking.
This is miles away from the goal of Amazon's new series which attempts to reconnect people from their past, hence the title. While viewers are accustomed to watching people getting isolated in one place and watch them get more personal, viewers can expect a wide array of emotional rollercoaster as casts talk to their own personal TOTGA.
4 Is 'The One That Got Away' Fake?
While we haven’t seen the upcoming show yet, dating shows are generally targeted as ‘fake’ or ‘scripted’. Users on Reddit anonymously exposed what happens behind the scenes of a reality dating shows in general, and what appears romantic for viewers, might not be as genuine as it seems. u/throwitallaway112143 exposed, “There may seem to be no staff around in TV, but there are staff behind the scenes telling you what to do, which side you should stand/sit so camera is not blocked.”
The user then said, “And sometimes it is not really ‘real’ as there are times they would ask us to repeat a ‘dramatic’ thing we spontaneously did for 2nd or 3rd shot for them to ‘cinematically’ capture the scene.” As of now, there is no telling if the new Amazon Prime series is fabricated, but the history of reality dating series speaks volume.
3 What Else Is Coming To Amazon Prime?
The One That Got Away isn’t the only upcoming dating series viewers are excited about. Prime Video is also premiering two new reality shows — “Forever Summer: Hamptons” and “Cosmic Love” will premiere this summer. Forever Summer: Hamptons invites wealthy New York City college students to a getaway trip for the summer. It is produced by Amazon Studios and Haymaker East.
2 Is 'Cosmic Love' Like 'The One That Got Away'?
On the other hand, Cosmic Love is a social experiment consisting of four people who attempt to find a partner through the magic of astrological matchmaking. They will be guided by best-selling author-astrologers Ophira and Tali Edut, known as ‘The AstroTwins’. By way of the mysterious Astro Chamber, voiced by Cree Summer.
1 When Will Amazon's New Shows Air?
Amazon Prime is set for a wild line up this summer. Forever Summer: Hamptons will premiere all eight episodes in July; Cosmic Love will premiere 10 episodes in August; and The One That Got Away will premiere all 10 episodes on June 24.