The new Netflix series Too Hot To Handle is a reality show that features forced abstinence upon attractive and highly sexually active contestants. The show contains 10 overall contestants, five girls and five guys. Each of the contestants is initially introduced to the group, unaware of the proposed parameters of the show's contest. During the initial 12 hours, the contestants are permitted to build relationships with one another which may bridge flirtation or possibly the boundaries of intercourse. This period is crucial because once the contest's rules are introduced it is incredibly hard for the contestants to resist the temptations they have already built up.
The arbiter of this contest is a talking, Alexa-like air freshener which monitors the contestants and informs them of the contest regulations. The rules are straight-forward: No kissing, no heavy-petting, no sexual intercourse and no self-gratification. The contestants are trying to get a $100,000 cash reward upon completion of the competition. If a rule is broken, depending on the infraction's severity, a contestant's prize money is reduced. But aside from being able to offer the winning contestant $100,000, the show's producers also broke their checkbooks to film at the exotic Casa Tau resort.
Casa Tau is an upscale holiday resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. According to RealityTitBit, "Staying at Casa Tau doesn’t come at a cheap price. In fact, a 1-night stay costs a whopping $12,000 and the minimum stay at the resort is 3 nights! In addition, you have to pay a security deposit of $15,000 when you make a booking." The resort features five villas and 12 guestrooms, three ocean-view rooms, and one double room. It also includes a kitchen area, bar, media room and gym. Considering that the show took 25 days of production that, is a steep price to pay to rent out the entire resort.
Despite the price tag Netflix's efforts appear to be paying off. The luxurious resort plays well to the aesthetic appeal the show has to offer. Additionally, Netflix seems to be making a push against other mainstream reality TV shows like The Bachelor. Taking into account that the ABC show rents out Villa De La Vina, a luxurious resort in Agoura Hills, California, it seems that high-end retreats have become a staple for romantic, reality television.
Moreover, Netflix has also released Love Is Blind another romantic reality series based on literal blind dating. With The Bachelor now almost 20 years old and other shows like Real Housewives dying out, Netflix seems to want to take advantage of this opportunity. Depending on the popularity of Too Hot To Handle, it may be the platform's new mainstay in this space. Either way, Netflix is certainly willing to break the bank to make that happen.
Source: RealityTitBit