Summary

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR TOO HOT TO HANDLE SEASON 6 AHEAD!Too Hot To Handleis back and spicier than ever, and here’s why season 6 is the best yet. TheToo Hot To Handleseason 6 castis just as hot and naughty as previous iterations, but Lana has plenty of twists in store. WhileToo Hot To Handlecould be compared to Love Island, there’s one important twist: contestants can’t engage in romantic physical contact without fear of elimination and losing large amounts of money in the prize pot. The goal remains the same inToo Hot To Handleseason 6, but Lana has made serious changes.

Too Hot To Handleis definitely one of the frothier shows that Netflix offers. With shows that encourage serious commitment, likeLove Is BlindandThe Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On, combined with competition shows likeThe MoleandThe Trust,Too Hot To Handlefills the important role of a mindless dating show. The attractive individuals from both sides of the pond might useToo Hot To Handlefor clout, but their inability to follow Lana’s rules combined with the silly challenges make for an entertaining ride. Here’s why season 6 is the best one yet.

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She’s The Devil On Cast Members' Shoulders

Bad Lana is a great introduction to freshen upToo Hot To Handleseason 6. While the cast members were aware of theirToo Hot To Handlecasting ahead of their appearance, Bad Lana threw another wrench in their pursuits. Lana spies on the contestants to ensure they’re following her rules, butBad Lana tempts cast members to give in to their physical desires.Too Hot To Handlecould easily become stale six seasons in, but adding a devil on the contestants' shoulders is the best twist inToo Hot To Handlehistory.

Flavia And Louis Add To The Drama

They Were Fan-Favorite Cast Members

Typically,Too Hot To Handlehas a different cast every season. While most of the cast members onToo Hot To Handleseason 6 are new, Lana had another twist in store.Too Hot To Handleseason 5’s Louis Russelland Latin American singer Flavia Laos Urbina joined the cast for season 6, shaking things up in the retreat.Flavia and Louis were troublemakers in their respective seasons, making their appearances exciting. Louis was already successful in passing Lana’s private suite test, so perhaps, there’s more growth to come from the returning cast members.

Fear Of Banishment Incentivizes THTH Contestants

Will They Follow Lana’s Rules?

Bad Lana might encourage contestants to pursue physical gratification, but Lana has another important twist that could make the cast members think twice. When Charlie Jeer and Bri Balsam misbehaved on the first day, Lana asked them to leave the retreat. However, they were just banished for 24 hours, forced to wear olive green jumpsuits and count paperclips. While their partners flirted in the villa, they were stuck in Lana’s prison. Thethreat of banishment might incentivize cast membersto follow Lana’s rules. Additionally, it gives space for partners to explore different connections if their romantic interest is banished.

Bad Lana, banishment, and returning cast members will makeToo Hot To Handleseason 6 the best yet. While partnerships shift and rules are broken, how Lana handles the infractions makes the show more exciting. Hopefully, Bad Lana has more fun in store.

Too Hot To Handle season 6 cast members gasping and laughing at Lana the robot on a purple and orange background.

Too Hot To Handleseason 6, episodes 1-4 are available to stream on Netflix beginning Friday, July 19.

Too Hot To Handle

Cast

Stuffed in a house with attractive singles, ten adults are invited to participate in Too Hot to Handle, a reality dating competition television series. Hosted by a virtual assistant known as “Lana,” the contestants are individuals with difficulty committing to relationships. Stuck in paradise, the contestants must resist temptation entirely if they want a chance at a $100,000 grand prize with a twist—every time a rule is broken, the prize pool is diminished.

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