Netflix has never shied away from provocative reality TV. From Too Hot to Handle to Love Is Blind, the platform has redefined modern romance on screen. But Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark, premiering May 21, takes the chaos up several notches — positioning itself as Netflix’s most audacious dating experiment to date.
Hosted by fan-favorite Chloe Veitch, a familiar face from the Netflix Reality Universe (Too Hot To Handle, The Circle, Perfect Match), Sneaky Links throws caution — and commitment — to the wind. Unlike its predecessors that flirt with romance or emotional depth, this show leans hard into the world of no-strings-attached relationships. And it doesn’t apologize for it.
The setting? A sultry, dimly lit motel where sexy singles (and sometimes not-so-singles) are matched with the person they’ve been casually hooking up with — their “sneaky link.” These aren’t new crushes or blind matches. These are the flames they’ve never quite extinguished. The twist? They’re not limited to just their past flings — they’re free to explore new temptations under the same roof.
Yes, Sneaky Links is equal parts reality TV and social science experiment, but this isn’t Love Island. It’s messier. It’s bolder. It’s built for drama. With “overnight phone privileges” allowing guests to call and invite others for late-night rendezvous, jealousy, tension, and unpredictability are all but guaranteed. As one contestant bluntly puts it:
“This is a disaster waiting to happen”
Beyond the late-night calls and spontaneous room visits, the show adds depth with “Link Lowdowns” — emotionally charged sessions hosted by Chloe and relationship expert Spicy Mari. These check-ins offer a pulse on each relationship’s progress. But they’re not all warm guidance and friendly advice. If Spicy Mari believes someone has reached their limit in the experiment, they’re promptly sent packing.
Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark flips the typical dating show narrative. There are no pods, no vows, and certainly no prize for staying celibate. Hookups aren’t penalized — they’re practically encouraged. Unlike the emotional intimacy of Love Is Blind or the slow-burn suspense of The Ultimatum, Sneaky Links is unapologetically fast-paced, boundary-blurring, and hot-blooded.
All ten episodes drop simultaneously, which means viewers don’t have to wait weeks to see which flings flame out and which ones — if any — become something more meaningful. Will these sneaky links hard-launch into full-fledged relationships, or will the motel stay end in solo exits and shattered illusions?
Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark is more than just another notch in Netflix’s dating-show belt — it’s a bold, boundary-pushing social mirror to modern hookup culture. Whether viewers tune in for the mess, the chemistry, or the heartbreak, one thing’s certain: This is one reality show you won’t sneak past.
