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Netflix Threw a Queer Reality Show Party at SF’s Hottest New Women’s Sports Bar
To celebrate The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2, Netflix and Frameline took over SF’s first women’s sports bar for a night of reality TV, Pride magic, and community vibes.

Netflix brought the drama — and the community — to San Francisco’s Castro district this week with a special Pride Month screening of The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 at Rikki’s, the city’s first women’s sports bar. Co-hosted with Frameline Film Festival, the event delivered free bites, a few surprises, and the kind of chaotic queer romance reality TV fans live for.

And yes — Lexi Goldberg from The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 1 even made a guest appearance, showing love to the new cast and the local community.

“We are a women’s sports bar, and queer women cannot be disconnected from women’s sports,” said Danielle Thoe, co-owner of Rikki’s. “So to see queer, female, and non-binary representation in mainstream media — as a part of things that are as silly and fun as reality TV — is important. It means there’s acceptance and inclusion in the broader media landscape throughout.”

Rikki’s: Born From the Sidelines

Danielle co-founded the bar with Sara Yergovich, her former teammate on the San Francisco Spikes LGBTQ+ soccer team. “Danielle and I just really wanted somewhere to watch women’s sports reliably,” Sara shared. “Where we could just go and know it was going to be on. And we kind of realized that no one else is going to do it if we didn’t.”

The event held special significance, as it came just weeks after the bar’s Pride Month grand opening. “To be able to have an event during Pride Week with Frameline,” Sara added, “means that we can engage with the community in a way that we wouldn’t have already been able to. It’s really cool.”

First Impressions: Drama, Dating, and Queer Love Realness

Guests came dressed in cocktail chic, sipped on themed drinks, and gave instant reactions to the new season. “Drama,” Shelby (she/her) and Alice (she/her) said in unison. “I only really believe that two couples are genuine,” Shelby added with a laugh.

As one guest noted during the screening, “If you’re going on the show and you have to issue something — an ultimatum — that’s kind of a tough spot to be in. Maybe it’s important for them to break up.”

Queer Dating Wisdom, Straight From the Barstools

When asked for dating advice, Sara kept it short and powerful: “Show up and keep showing up.”

Another attendee chimed in with her own love-life origin story: “Join a queer sports league. I met my girlfriend through gay dodgeball and we’re in love, and that’s beautiful.”

Netflix + Community = A Win for Queer Joy

With a full house at 2223 Market St., this wasn’t just a premiere — it was a celebration of queer representation, local business, and chosen family. As Danielle said, “It’s been an awesome packed night full of all the drama and love and tension you’d expect from The Ultimatum. So it’s been fun.”

Catch the Drama at Home

The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix. New episodes drop weekly through June:
- Week 1 (May 24): Episodes 1–4
- Week 2 (May 31): Episodes 5–8
- Week 3 (June 7): Episodes 9–10
So if you’re ready to scream at the screen (again), the queer love chaos is just a click away.
June 27, 2025
Streaming Soon: The Best New LGBTQ+ Stories on Netflix

Netflix is going all-in on queer storytelling in 2025, with bold new originals, beloved series returns, and global stories that center LGBTQ+ characters, creators, and communities. Whether you’re looking for love, chaos, heartbreak, or horror, there’s something new under the rainbow. Here’s what to stream now—and what to get hyped for.

Olympo (Season 1) – June 20

Set in a high-performance sports academy for elite synchronized swimmers, this Spanish drama dives into the intense world of ambition, control, and desire. Created by the team behind Elite, Olympo features LGBTQ+ storylines and homoerotic tension front and center. It’s a queer coming-of-age drama wrapped in slow-burn rivalries, watery aesthetics, and complicated love.

The Ultimatum: Queer Love (Season 2) – June 25 & July 2

Netflix’s sapphic dating show is back with even more high-stakes emotional chaos. Season 2 will be released in two parts: the first six episodes drop June 25, with the remaining six arriving July 2. A brand new cast of women and nonbinary contestants must choose—marry or move on. Known for zero chill, U-Haul-level intensity, and vulnerable queer conversations, the series delivers drama, tears, and moments of genuine love.

Ginny & Georgia (Season 3) – Now Streaming

Ginny & Georgia. (L to R) Brianne Howey as Georgia Miller, Scott Porter as Paul, Antonia Gentry as Ginny Miller, Diesel La Torraca as Austin Miller in episode 302 of Ginny & Georgia. Cr. Amanda Matlovich/Netflix © 2025

Georgia’s fairytale wedding ends in handcuffs, leaving the Miller family reeling. This season focuses on Ginny’s inner conflict—does she still want to stand by her mother when the truth comes crashing down? Maxine’s queer storyline continues to shine, offering authentic LGBTQ+ teen representation within a rollercoaster of drama.

Squid Game (Final Season) – June 27, 2025

The brutal survival series returns for its third and final season on June 27, with even higher stakes. And let’s not forget, last season introduced us to Cho Hyun-ju, aka Player 120, a transgender contestant entering the game. As one of the first trans characters in a high-profile Korean series, her presence marks a major step for queer visibility in global media.

Too Much – July 10

In Netflix’s new rom-com series Too Much, Megan Stalter plays an American export hoping for a fresh start, but what she gets instead is a crash course in culture clashes, heartbreak hangovers, and one very confusing British man.

The cast also includes Will Sharpe, Naomi Watts, Jessica Alba, Kit Harington, Andrew Scott, Rhea Perlman, Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Emily Ratajkowski, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Andrew Rannells.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – December 12, 2025

Detective Benoit Blanc is back on the case in the third Knives Out installment. This time, the world’s most stylish detective faces his darkest mystery yet. With Daniel Craig reprising his role as the now-canonically queer sleuth, expect murder, mind games, and campy couture. The film lands on Netflix December 12.

Frankenstein – November 2025

Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s gothic classic in a visually lush, emotionally charged horror fantasy. The tale of a misunderstood creature seeking connection is inherently queer, and del Toro’s history with themes of otherness and empathy suggests this one will hit hard.

Stranger Things (Final Season) – Nov. 26, Dec. 25 & Dec. 31

Hawkins faces one last showdown in a three-part final season. Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4) premieres November 26, Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) drops December 25, and the series finale (Volume 3) airs December 31. Fans are hoping the show finally gives Will Byers the queer arc he deserves, while Robin’s sapphic storyline continues to shine.

Wednesday (Season 2) – Aug. 6 & Sept. 3

Netflix’s goth queen returns in Season 2, which will be released in two parts: Part 1 on August 6 and Part 2 on September 3, with four episodes in each.

Jenna Ortega’s embrace of the character’s queer-coded vibes only fuels the flames—and co-star Hunter Doohan, who plays Tyler, is openly gay in real life, add a layer of queer visibility to the series.

Plus this photo of Tyler now exists…

Hunter Doohan for ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix.

Monsters: The Original Monster (Season 3) – Late 2025

Ryan Murphy’s latest season focuses on Ed Gein—the real-life murderer who inspired Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Charlie Hunnam stars in a chilling exploration of how true crime became pop culture.

In Production

A Man on the Inside (Season 2)

A Man on the Inside. Ted Danson as Charles in episode 106 of A Man on the Inside. Cr. Colleen E. Hayes/Netflix © 2024

Season 2 of the political thriller is currently in production and will follow Charles (Ted Danson) as he goes undercover at Wheeler College to investigate a potential crime. With an academic twist, this chapter introduces a new mystery set against the backdrop of campus life. And let’s be honest—we have to support Stephanie Beatriz, a proud bisexual and total queer icon, who returns with her usual charm and gravitas.

Heartstopper: The Movie

Credit: Instagram/@Netflix

Nick and Charlie’s love story isn’t over. After three heartfelt seasons, the couple’s journey will wrap up with a feature-length film. Based on Alice Oseman’s novella Nick and Charlie, the movie explores the emotional strain of long-distance love as Nick heads off to university. Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as both stars and executive producers, ensuring a finale as tender as the series that built to it.

June 10, 2025
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Returns and It’s Messier Than Ever

Netflix’s queerest, most chaotic relationship experiment is back — and no one is safe.

If you thought season one of The Ultimatum: Queer Love was a rollercoaster, brace yourself. Netflix just dropped the trailer for season two, and it promises higher stakes, deeper heartbreak, and even more explosive drama.

This time around, five couples are once again putting their relationships to the test. The setup? One partner issues an ultimatum: get engaged or walk away. But first, each person has to date someone new. What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: everything.)

Love on the Line

The trailer opens with a tearful Pilar, grappling with the very thing she feared most.

“My worst fear was that I would get to a point where I was ready and you were falling in love with someone else—now it’s happening,” she says.

It’s an emotional gut punch — and just the beginning.

Family Pressure and Fractured Bonds

While some couples struggle with trust, others are navigating external pressures. Magan reveals that her family disapproves of her relationship.

“My family doesn’t want me to be with a woman,” she confesses.
“You’re so confident in so many areas of your life,” her partner Dayna responds. “I just want you to be brave.”

But things quickly unravel. Later, Magan turns to Dayna and declares, “I can’t believe I wanted to marry you.”

Ouch.

Cheating Accusations and Explosive Fights

As the couples date new partners, feelings inevitably develop—and boundaries blur. The result? Jealousy, betrayal, and some major confrontations.

Marie, who gave partner Mel the ultimatum, confronts her in one of the trailer’s most intense moments:

“There’s proof,” she snaps, “that you were f–king.”

Say what you want about reality TV, but The Ultimatum knows how to deliver the drama.

The Countdown to Forever (or Goodbye)

Host JoAnna Garcia Swisher lays it all out during the first group meeting:

“Will you leave here alone? Will you leave here engaged? Or will you leave here with someone new?”

For many of the contestants, marriage isn’t just a goal—it’s the only acceptable outcome.

“I don’t want to waste any more time,” Britney says. “You’re it, let’s do this. Either you want to marry me or you don’t.”

As intense as it sounds, that’s the magic of The Ultimatum: watching people navigate the chaos of love, identity, and commitment—with cameras rolling.

Mark Your Calendars

The drama kicks off June 25, when the first half of The Ultimatum: Queer Love season two premieres on Netflix. Whether you’re rooting for love, heartbreak, or just a really good reality binge, this one’s going to be unmissable.

May 28, 2025
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Returns With a Fresh Batch of Heartfelt Chaos in Season 2

Netflix’s fan-favorite queer dating experiment is back—and this time, the stakes (and drama) are higher than ever.

The Queer Love Experiment Continues

Two years after making LGBTQ+ reality history, The Ultimatum: Queer Love returns to Netflix for Season 2 on June 25. The series once again places six queer couples in the hot seat—asking the ultimate question: get married or move on?

Hosted once again by JoAnna Garcia Swisher, the show dares couples to split up, partner with someone new in a trial marriage for three weeks, and then reunite to decide whether love wins or it’s time to walk away. The results? Often tender, sometimes explosive, and always queer as hell.

Here’s your first look at the couples navigating love, commitment fears, and plenty of emotional whiplash this season.

AJ & Britney

Ultimatum Issuer: Britney (she/her)
Age: 27 & 28

Britney, a nurse turned entrepreneur, is all-in on forever. AJ, her partner and an MC/administrative assistant, isn’t so sure. “I want clarity on where we are going,” says Britney. But AJ is wondering if they’re really aligned on the same future.

AJ and Britney. Photo Melody Timothee / Netflix

Haley & Pilar

Ultimatum Issuer: Haley (she/her)
Age: Both 29

College sweethearts Haley and Pilar are inseparable—until marriage gets brought up. Haley is ready for a lifelong commitment, while Pilar wrestles with the idea that marriage is a “social construct,” not to mention her family’s lack of acceptance of their relationship.

Haley and Pilar. Photo: Melody Timothee/Netflix

Kyle & Bridget

Ultimatum Issuer: Kyle (she/they)
Age: 30 & 28

Kyle knows they’re ready to put a ring on it—but Bridget, a bartender and writer, doesn’t see the point of legal vows. Still, the love is there, and Kyle is holding out hope for a unified vision of their future.

Kyle and Bridget. Photo: Melody Timothee/Netflix

Mel & Marie

Ultimatum Issuer: Marie (she/her)
Age: Both 27

This food truck power couple is facing a fork in the road. Marie is eager to take the next step, while Mel feels there’s still work to do before forever becomes now. “We need a few things in order first,” Mel says.

Marie and Mel. Photo: Melody Timothee/Netflix

Dayna & Magan

Ultimatum Issuer: Dayna (she/her)
Age: 25 & 27

Dayna wants to level up their relationship, but Magan is struggling with setting boundaries and family tensions around her identity. It’s not just about romance—it’s about building a future where she feels fully seen and supported.

Magan and Dayna. Photo: Melody Timothee/Netflix

Ashley & Marita

Ultimatum Issuer: Ashley (she/her)
Age: 30 & 25

Ashley is tired of waiting to be chosen. Marita, meanwhile, is holding out for the passion and intimacy she feels is missing. “I am not ready to settle for less than I deserve,” Marita shares.

Marita and Ashley. Photo: Melody Timothee/Netflix

Bring on the Breakups, Makeups, and All-Too-Real Moments

From swapped partners to vulnerable conversations, The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 promises high drama, tender moments, and plenty of self-discovery. Whether these couples walk down the aisle or out the door, it’s going to be a journey—and we’re here for every second of it.

Season 2 premieres June 25 exclusively on Netflix. Stock up on tissues and popcorn.

May 22, 2025