History of The Ultimatum: Queer Love in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 26, 2025

"The Ultimatum: Queer Love" is a dating reality TV series, a spin-off of "The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On," created by Chris Coelen and produced by Kinetic Content. Hosted by JoAnna Garcia Swisher, it premiered on Netflix on May 24, 2023. The show follows couples, all women and non-binary people, where one partner issues an ultimatum to get married or break up. During the show, they separate from their original partners and enter trial marriages with other contestants. Ultimately, they must decide whether to commit to their original partner, choose someone new, or leave single.

September 2021: Filming Commences

In September 2021, filming for the majority of The Ultimatum: Queer Love season began in San Diego, California.

November 2021: Filming Concludes

In November 2021, the majority of filming for The Ultimatum: Queer Love season concluded in San Diego, California.

March 24, 2022: Spin-off Series Announced

On March 24, 2022, Netflix announced the spin-off series, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, ahead of the release of the first season of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.

January 2023: Reunion Special Filmed

In January 2023, the reunion special for The Ultimatum: Queer Love was filmed, over a year after the original production ended.

May 24, 2023: The Ultimatum: Queer Love Series Premiere

On May 24, 2023, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, created by Chris Coelen and produced by Kinetic Content, premiered on Netflix. The series is hosted by JoAnna Garcia Swisher and is a spin-off of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.

June 25, 2025: The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 Premiere

On June 25, 2025, the second season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love premiered on Netflix, with the first 7 episodes available for streaming and the final 3 episodes scheduled for release on July 2nd, 2025.