Series synopsis
The Ultimatum: Queer Love is an American reality television series that premiered on Netflix on May 24, 2023. It ended on July 2, 2025. It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, AJ Blount, Xander Boger and Mildred Bustillo.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Self - Host
- AJ Blount as Self
- Xander Boger as Self
- Mildred Bustillo as Self
- Pilar Dizon as Self
- Aussie Chau as Self
- Haley Drexler as Self
- Ashley Johnson as Self
Supporting cast
- Raelyn Cheung-Sutton as Self
- Dayna Mathews as Self
- Tiff Der as Self
- Bridget Matloff as Self
- Lexi Goldberg as Self
- Magan Mourad as Self
- Sam Mark as Self
- Kyle Neal as Self
- Vanessa Papa as Self
- Marita Prodger as Self
- Yoly Rojas as Self
- Mal Wright as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 24, 2023 | June 7, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 25, 2025 | July 2, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Break Up After a last night together, the couples begin to co-mingle, looking around for marriage material — outside of their original relationships. |
May 24, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Choice Excitement and anxiety brew as everyone forges fresh connections and selects new partners. One commitment-wary person's motivations spark controversy. |
May 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
Newlyweds After talking through issues from bathroom storage to bedtime massages, five new couples emerge. Now it's time to stress-test a trial marriage. |
May 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Either You Want to Marry Me or You Don't After one last night together, the couples go their separate ways to date the other newly single participants as chemistry and confusing emotions swirl. |
June 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Love Triangles From having kids to coming out, date conversations get real. A juicy love triangle forms, and one person's flirtatiousness causes a commotion. |
June 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Choice Six new couples emerge from a twist-filled choice ceremony, ready to embark on three-week trial marriages. But not everyone is eager for a fresh start. |
June 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 24, 2023 |
| Last aired | July 2, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |