Mzansi’s reality show offerings are set to be injected with a fresh dose of drama as a local version of the international show “Love Never Lies” is coming to Netflix.
The new series, which will be released in November, was announced at MIP Africa 2024 in Cape Town last week.
The annual event is a trade show and conference that focuses on the television and media market on the content.
The programme is based on the 2021 Spanish unscripted reality series. A Polish version as well as a Sardinian adaptation of the show have also been released.
The local adaptation will feature six supposedly solid couples, who will put their love to the test in order to win the prize money.
These couples, who are striving for honesty, will also test their trust for each other as they will be strapped to a lie detector test and asked a series of questions regarding their relationships.
With their partners watching, they must pass the eye-scanner lie-detector tests tests to compete for a cash prize.
In this unusual way of getting the truth from a partner, “Love Never Lies” also seeks to answer the question: Will the truth hurt or heal?
The cast as well as the show’s host and an exact release date have not been confirmed yet.
“Love Never Lies” has become a worldwide hit since it was first introduced to streamers three years ago.
There are currently two seasons of the Spanish version of the show, which is hosted by renowned Spanish singer Mónica Naranjo, as well as the Polish one, presented by actor and influencer, Maja Bohosiewicz.
Meanwhile, “Love Never Lies: Destination Sardinia”, which is also hosted by Naranjo, sees couples being whisked away to the Italian island for an unforgettable experience for three weeks.
Apart from enjoying the tropical getaway, their trust issues are also tested with a special ocular lie detector test. Those who are the most honest about their behaviour stand to win a €100 000 (R1.9 million) prize.