The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, the popular Netflix reality show, is currently in its third season. What sets it apart from other shows related to romance and dating is that it encourages participating couples to decide whether they are ready to make a serious commitment and get married. The ticking clock isn't the only challenge as they also have to navigate other potential matches during this time.
Apart from exploring common issues that couples face, the show also showcases how commitment and love can mean different things to different people. And, like the previous seasons, season three of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On offers plenty of relationship drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
As the final episodes of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season three will only be released next week, fans can indulge in the fun shows on this list in the meantime that boast endearing happily ever after stories.
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Say I Do and five other reality shows like The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On that are perfect for romantics
1) We Got Married (2008)
As expected from the title, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On urges couples to seriously deliberate on whether they are compatible enough to get married. The South Korean show, We Got Married also seeks to test the compatibility of its participants, who are well-known celebrities from the entertainment industry.
Paired up solely for the show, the participating celebrities pretend to be married couples and take part in different fun challenges aimed at bringing them closer together. We Got Married is particularly engaging because it allows the audience to witness their favorite South Korean stars step out of their comfort zones and seek genuine connections with each other.
Like in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, not every couple in We Got Married has the same level of chemistry but there are enough butterflies in the stomach moments that will keep viewers invested.
Where to watch: We Got Married, containing four seasons and 343 episodes, is available on Viki and YouTube.
2) Four Weddings (2009)
One of the biggest reasons to watch The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is for the shocking revelations and upsets. Containing four seasons and 54 episodes, Four Weddings also delivers when it comes to unpredictable moments that raise viewer anticipation.
In this British reality TV series, the participants - four brides or four grooms, attend each other's weddings. They give each other points for the dress, venue, food and overall experience. The wedding that gets the most points is declared the winner, and the couple wins a luxury honeymoon.
Like many of the participants in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, the brides and grooms in Four Weddings don't quite mince words, which adds to the drama. The show also captures many different types of weddings which can serve as inspiration to couples who are looking to tie the knot soon.
Where to watch: Episodes of Four Weddings can be streamed on Max and Prime Video.
3) 90 Day Fiancé (2014)
Like The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, the couples in 90 Day Fiancé are also in a race against time. It specifically focuses on couples who have applied for a K-1 visa or have already received it. This visa allows foreign fiancés of US citizens to enter the United States. As per the rules, the couple has to marry within 90 days after signing the documents.
The couples in 90 Day Fiancé are under a lot of pressure, like those in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. And like in any relationship, nothing is smooth sailing which means that their love gets put to the test in a variety of ways.
One thing that distinguishes 90 Day Fiancé from the other titles on this list is the way it showcases the unique challenges that multicultural couples have to overcome in order to go the long run. This long-running show has a total of ten seasons and 135 episodes.
Where to watch: 90 Day Fiancé is available on Hulu and TLC GO.
4) Married at First Sight (2014)
The couples of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On have to put their faith in each other to take their relationship to the next level. For the Married at First Sight, this feeling is amplified as they decide to marry someone they meet for the first time at the altar.
Unlike in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, the couples of Married at First Sight don't know anything about each other. It is the relationship experts who find the best match for them. The couples get to know each other only after they get married. After spending eight weeks together, they decide whether to stay together or get divorced.
The show's premise lends itself to plenty of drama, but at the same time, it also allows the viewers to see romance bloom in front of their eyes. Even though many marriages don't make the cut, there are several that do, which will make viewers believe that it is possible to find love at first sight.
Where to watch: Married at First Sight, containing 17 seasons and 209 episodes, is available for streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
5) Say I Do (2020)
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is heartening to watch because there's something magical about watching couples commit to each other wholeheartedly. Another reality TV show that captures this sentiment really well is Say I Do containing eight episodes in total.
In this show, the chosen participants plan surprise weddings for their partners with the help of three experts namely Jeremiah Brent, Thai Nguyen, and Gabriele Bertaccini. The catch? They only have one week to put it all together.
From adorable proposals to thoughtful wedding details, Say I Do finds many different ways to keep the audience invested even without the drama. This is the kind of show that will reinstate one's faith in genuine connections based on mutual love and respect.
Where to watch: Episodes of Say I Do can be streamed on Netflix.
6) Love is Blind (2020)
The objective of Love is Blind, like The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is to make the ultimate commitment. Participants of this show, containing seven seasons and 95 episodes, have a series of interactions with potential matches. What's interesting is that they don't see one another and communicate through a speaker. The couple can only meet face-to-face after a marriage proposal is accepted.
The interesting premise of this reality show reiterates that real connections go beyond physical appearances. Instead of focusing on outer beauty, the format of Love is Blind forces its participants to find a compatible match based on shared interests and similar outlooks. However, there is still plenty of drama for reality TV fans to sink their teeth into.
Like The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, Love is Blind is the kind of show that you can binge on for hours without feeling bored.
Where to watch: Love is Blind is available for streaming on Netflix.
Fans of the genre who love to binge on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On should give these exciting shows a watch because they are equally entertaining and addictive.