German streamer TV Now has launched local version of the MTV dating reality format.
Streaming platforms launch a variety of new unscripted shows in September, with genres ranging from factual to dating and competitions. One of the 3 most important premieres of the month according to Smartshow.tv is 'Ex on the Beach'.
Ex on the Beach
- German remake / dating reality / September 1 / TV Now
- Smartshow.tv says / Long-running MTV format for a young audience gets a remake on important German market. Dating reality is a popular genre in digital.
- Synopsis / Smoking hot single men and women arrive in paradise to share a luxury holiday villa, with the expectation of holiday romance… only to be interrupted by an untimely blast from the past when ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends begin to appear unexpectedly.
- Good to know / A format by ViacomCBS / German version will air on VOD first and later on linear TV.
Also launched September 1-10:
- Bookmarks (US original) / family / September 1 / Netflix / Celebrity readers share children's books by Black authors to spark kid-friendly conversations about empathy, equality, self-love and antiracism. Trailer
- Chef's Table: BBQ (US original) / cooking / September 2 / Netflix / The juicy, smoky world of barbecue, introduced through acclaimed chefs and pitmasters. Trailer
- Earth to Ned (US original) / talk show / September 4 / Disney+ / Late-night talk show hosted by alien commander Ned and his lieutenant. Trailer
- Get Organized with The Home Edit (US original) / lifestyle / September 9 / Netflix / Expert home organizers help celebrities and everyday clients edit, categorize and contain their clutter to create stunning spaces. Co-produced by Reese Witherspoon. Trailer
Read the full report 'Digital Unscripted Content Trends 9/2020':