Fans of dating series have a wild new title to add to their entertainment roster. Badly in Love, which premiered on Netflix this month, brings together individuals with checkered pasts looking for love. Whether or not they’ll find it, it’s up to you to find out.
Badly in Love is having a nice momentum with 1.6 million views over the last week. It’s a Top 10 show in five countries where Netflix is available, as well as the #8 most popular non-English title on the platform. Does that mean we can expect a follow-up?
Badly in Love Season 2 Release Date
Netflix is yet to renew Badly in Love for additional episodes. While viewership numbers are promising, the streamer is probably still gauging fan response. Sometimes, it takes a while before an announcement is made either way.
That said, unscripted series aren’t expensive to produce. As long as viewers keep watching, a sequel is definitely in the mix. Badly in Love season 2 could arrive sometime in 2026.
Badly in Love Cast
- Yuuki Luna
- Paul Syre
- David Cui Cui
- Crystal Lee
- Josh Han
- Francesca Calo
- Kevin Matsumoto
What Is Badly in Love About?
Badly in Love is a Japanese reality dating series that throws out the usual romantic clichés to explore connections among a cast of self-described “yankii.” That’s a term used to describe young adults with troublesome pasts, who are linked to Japan’s rebellious subculture.
Over two weeks, 11 singles with fiery personalities are brought together to compete and explore potential relationships. You can expect traditional dating show elements like one-on-one dates and love notes. However, those become more engaging when the participants speak their minds and wear their histories on their sleeves.
In a crowded market, Badly in Love stands out mainly thanks to its cast. As the episodes progress, they do too. The show thrives on raw emotion and personal transformation as the contestants reveal unexpected vulnerabilities.
By the time the end credits roll, you get a sense that the series is as much about emotional growth as it is about finding romance. While the finale doesn’t tie things up as neatly as you might expect, you won’t regret spending time with these fascinating people.
If Badly in Love season 2 happens, it could bring back some of the first season participants, or focus on a roster of fresh faces. Either way, colour us intrigued.
Are There Other Shows Like Badly in Love?
If you enjoyed Badly in Love, you might like some of the other reality dating series available on Netflix. We recommend checking out Love Is Blind, Too Hot to Handle, Better Late Than Single, or Perfect Match.
