Players start off isolated in an apartment, and with their online interactions as their only means of any communication. The players use a social media platform called "The Circle".
Hello, CircleReady for first impressions? The experiment begins as the players craft their profiles and start connecting ... for better or worse.
Face-to-Face
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Face-to-FaceA surprise confrontation raises the stakes of the game. Later, the players get ready to party, and a special guest scopes out the competition.
There's a Catfish Among Us
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There's a Catfish Among UsAn anonymous game of “Ask Me Anything” leads to a series of accusations. Meanwhile, Miranda refines her cheeky strategy, and Shubham finds his voice.
Planting Doubt
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Planting DoubtAnother tense elimination leads to an honest conversation, a casual connection evolves into an intimate bond, and a quirky new player joins the game.
Sliding into DMs
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Sliding into DMsAs a new day dawns, a fresh face joins the Circle -- and presents a series of stirring questions. Rebecca turns the heat up on the gameplay.
Anonymous Trolling
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Anonymous TrollingMercedeze faces her toughest critics and makes a candid request. Two new influencers are picked, and one player must say goodbye.
Picking Teams
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Picking TeamsTwo new players settle into the Circle, just in time for trivia night. On the heels of a competitive match, Sammie makes an emotional reveal.
The Player I'm Saving Is ...
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The Player I'm Saving Is ...Tension and tenderness intersect as the influencers deal with an elimination twist, and two players connect in person. A new face joins the fun.
Instant Block
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Instant BlockHow about another round of shake-ups? Sean shares a personal secret with the Circle, and a face-to-face meeting makes for an unusual bond.
Declare Your Rival
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Declare Your RivalThe Circle dials up the drama with a cutthroat round of true confessions. The game’s first “superinfluencer” steps into power.
The Last Rating
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The Last RatingAs the experiment winds down, Sammie and Ed bond over similar suspicions. The players prepare to choose a winner -- and orchestrate one last block.
Finale
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FinaleThe truth finally comes to light when the finalists meet in the flesh, and at the players reunion, the winner is announced.
