Overview

• ABC aired the premiere Aug. 18 at 10 p.m. ET, with all 10 episodes now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally.
• Produced by the team behind Love Island, the format features V cards that unlock dates and elimination ceremonies labeled “virgin sacrifices” at a tropical resort.
• The cast of 21 presents a range of reasons for abstaining, including faith, fear of intimacy, and medical conditions such as vaginismus.
• Recognizable participants include former Bachelorette contestant Mike Planeta, alongside entrants spanning roles like NFL cheerleader, pilot and accountant.
• Early reviews highlight a self-aware, often comedic tone with moments of sincerity and sleeper-hit potential, as commentators revisit concerns about Underwood’s past harassment allegations.