Dating series 'The Last Person on Earth' recruits couple therapist Esther Perel as host
Washington DC, July 23
Apple TV has recruited world-famous couples therapist and 'The Invite' consultant Esther Perel to lead dating series 'The Last Person on Earth', Apple's first foray into the relationship genre, reported Variety.
According to the outlet, in 'The Last Person on Earth', Perel and a team of matchmakers will bring together couples who appear to be polar opposites before embarking on an adventure in one of the world's most romantic and remote destinations.
Billed as a social experiment amid increasing levels of polarisation and social isolation, the show will then explore across eight episodes whether opposites really do attract.
Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist and a New York Times bestselling author who fronts the popular Where Should We Begin? podcast, which combines live recordings of her therapy sessions with anonymous couples alongside Perel's reflections.
She recently consulted on Olivia Wilde's A24 movie 'The Invite', about a struggling married couple who host an awkward dinner party for the couple upstairs.
"Over the course of my career as a couples therapist, one truth has become undeniable: love may crave closeness, but desire is fueled by otherness," said Perel as quoted by Variety.
"The Last Person on Earth is a bold exploration of relationships that challenges everything we assume about compatibility; inviting people to drop the checklist and embrace dating as an adventure into the unknown. When we choose to step outside the narrow boundaries of what feels familiar or safe, passionate love stories can flourish," added Perel as quoted by Variety.
'The Last Person on Earth' has been commissioned out of Jay Hunt's Apple TV Europe team and is produced by Fremantle-backed UK indie Boldprint Studios, which is run by former Channel 4 entertainment boss Phil Harris.
Harris is executive producing with Dan Gray and Lou Hutchinson, with Josh Jacobs as series director. Olly Lambert is director on the series.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another dating show? Yaar, we have enough of these in India with 'Love is Blind' and 'Mismatched'. But yes, Esther Perel is a big name. I wonder if they'll feature any Indian couples or locations. The whole 'polar opposites' thing seems like a clickbait premise, but the adventure aspect could be interesting. Let's see.
Finally, Apple TV is making something for the heart! 💕 The concept of dropping the checklist and embracing the unknown is very refreshing. In India, we're so obsessed with horoscope matching and same-bu professionalism—but love is about chemistry, not compatibility alone. Esther Perel ka fan being here! 🌟
This sounds like a well-crafted show with a deep psychological angle. But I hope it doesn't become too gimmicky like American reality TV—jumping from one remote location to another just for drama. The 'otherness' theory by Perel is intriguing though. Would love to see diverse couples, not just the typical North American archetypes.
As someone who binge-watched 'The Invite' and loves Esther's podcast, I'm super excited! The idea of a social experiment on polarization is so timely—society is more divided than ever, and love could be a bridge. Hope they include some LGBTQ+ couples too.
Look, I appreciate the effort, but why is Hollywood always reinventing the wheel? We have 'Love in the Wild' and 'Bachelor' type shows in India. The only USP is Esther Perel, but will her advice work
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