This Popular YouTube Show Could Be Coming to Netflix

Last week, we revealed that Netflix had announced this new series Twilight, which may disappoint some people. And more recently, it seems that the streaming platform has also set its sights on another program, namely a very popular show that has been a hit on YouTube for some time. We tell you everything.

When Netflix wants to climb the Scoville scale

As the streaming war continues to intensify with new competitors appearing regularly, like the arrival of Max (HBO's platform) in France last June, platforms must therefore diversify in order to stand out from their rivals.

This is particularly the case for Netflix, which is doing its best to expand its catalog in many ways, including by investing in anime for example, or in sporting events. Indeed, the streaming giant has started to want to offer live content. And in order to continue its momentum, the company with the red N would have turned its interest to a very popular show on YouTube: Hot Ones.

As reported by Bloomberg, Netflix is ​​reportedly in talks with BuzzFeed to air live versions of the show hosted by Sean Evans in the American version, where we can see many celebrities put to the test in this concept where guests must answer a series of questions while eating food with increasingly spicy sauces. A show that has crossed Atlantic a few years ago, hosted here by Kyan Khojandi, with big stars who took part in the game such as Marina Foïs, Lena Situations, Alexandre Astier, Jamel Debbouze and more recently Cyril Gane.

Since the negotiations are still in their early stages, no agreement has been reached. concluded for now, but Netflix would like Sean Evans to host several episodes of live-action Hot Ones, created especially for the platform.