The reality series The Circle is shifting to Hulu for its eighth season after seven seasons on Netflix. The move introduces celebrity contestants and audience voting in a faster format.
The new season will feature celebrity participants alongside changes to the show's format. Audience voting will be added, creating a fast-turnaround experience for viewers. Contestants communicate only through a social media app while isolated from each other. They rate fellow players weekly, with top-ranked contestants becoming influencers who can eliminate others. The series originates from a British format that aired on Channel 4 from 2018 to 2021. Netflix produced the U.S. version from 2020 to 2024 through Studio Lambert and WPP's Motion Entertainment. A premiere date has not been announced. The winner traditionally receives a six-figure prize.