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- Netflix announced a slew of new series on Thursday, July 17
- Among the new shows are ones following Simon Cowell, Harry Jowsey and married duo Nick Viall and Natalie Joy
- The streamer also announced renewals and premiere dates for returning fan-favorite series
Netflix has a few surprises up its sleeve.
The streamer announced a slew of new series as well as some renewals and premiere dates for fan-favorite shows on Thursday, July 17.
Among the new shows are star-studded series following Simon Cowell, Harry Jowsey and married duo Nick Viall and Natalie Joy.
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Cowell will try to “create the next global boyband sensation” on Simon Cowell: The Next Act.
The logline for Simon Cowell: The Next Act teases that Cowell has “single-handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world” — like playing a key role in the formation of One Direction — and “cameras follow him everywhere as he sets out to do it again.”
“This is unlike any show he has made before,” it continues. “From raw open casting calls to the release of their debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Simon’s next chapter. Will he strike gold once again?”
Simon Cowell: The Next Act consists of six episodes and premieres in December 2025.
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Jowsey begins a quest to find love on Let’s Marry Harry.
Let’s Marry Harry sees the Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match alum teaming up with Alex Cooper, host of the Call Her Daddy podcast, to find a wife.
The logline reads: “Heartthrob Harry Jowsey is done playing the field. This time, he’s handing the reins of his love life to those who know him best.”
“After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls,” it continues. “From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.”
The eight-episode series doesn’t have a premiere date yet, but you can apply to be a contestant by visiting LetsMarryHarryCasting.com.
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Viall and Joy will also host a new dating series titled Age of Attraction.
Age of Attraction takes contestants aged 22 to 59 and has them search for love without knowing each other’s age.
“Age is thrown out the window when singles search for their soulmates,” the logline reads. “Is love truly ageless, or will the years come between them?”
The eight-episode series will premiere sometime in 2026.
Other new shows include Calabasas Confidential, Members Only: Palm Beach and Love Con Revenge.
Calabasas Confidential follows a group of childhood friends, exes and rivals fresh out of college and returning to the mansions of their hometown after four years apart. The eight-episode series premieres in 2026.
Set within the exclusive enclaves of Palm Beach County, Members Only: Palm Beach follows a group of women in a world where, according to a logline, “wealth is ubiquitous” and “power, influence and access are the true currency.” The eight-episode series premieres in December 2025.
Love Con Revenge follows Cecilie Fjellhøy, of The Tinder Swindler fame, and private investigator Brianne Joseph as they “expose romance scammers and help victims reclaim control, one takedown at a time,” according to a logline. The show premieres this fall.
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Netflix also shared a few renewals and revealed premiere dates for fan-favorite series.
The streamer renewed The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On for season 4 and King of Collectables: The Goldin Touch for season 3, set to air next year.
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Premiere dates for were also announced for Perfect Match season 3 (Aug. 1), Love Is Blind UK season 2 (Aug. 13), Love is Blind season 9 (Oct. 1), Selling Sunset season 9 (Oct. 29), Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 (Nov. 4), Selling the OC season 4 (Nov. 12) and Owning Manhattan season 2 (Dec. 5).