The Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 Episode 8: Release Date and What to Expect?

With complicated relationships and messy drama, Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ season 2 lives up to its parent series as well as its debut installment in every way possible. That’s because it revolves around six couples from the LGBTQ+ community as they find themselves at a crossroads, because while one half is ready for the next step of marriage, the other is not. This results in the former giving an ultimatum and them partaking in this experiment, wherein they have to break up, date around, as well as do trial marriages to really figure out their desires.

Therefore, by the time episode 7 rolled around, the original partners had already gone through the emotional rollercoaster of becoming exes and spending 3 weeks with someone entirely new. In other words, this chapter focused on the changeover from the first trial marriage to the second, meaning all relationships went back to normal before some really heavy conversations took place. From thankful discussions about mutual respect to a candid exchange about a shared kiss to the revelation of a deep emotional as well as physical connection, it all came to light.

The Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 Episode 8: Release Date

It was on May 24, 2023, when ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love,’ a spin-off of ‘The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On,’ premiered on our screens, so it has been a long wait for just season 2 to come around. The first 7 episodes of this sophomore installment actually debuted all across the globe on June 25, 2025, and now episodes 8, 9, and the reunion will all air precisely a week later. In other words ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Season 2 Episode 8 will land on our Netflix screens on July 2, 2025, at precisely midnight Pacific Time (PT) or 3 am Eastern Time (ET).

This aforementioned global streaming service has been releasing high-consumption shows – reality or otherwise – in batches for over a decade now, so it’s no surprise it chose to do so for this, too. After all, it is a great way to not only keep the audience’s attention for longer but also enable them to watch their favorite series in the way they desire — either by bingeing or setting aside time weekly. So, this time around, ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ season 2 is split into 2 parts, with the first covering everything from the introduction to the breakup to the first trial marriage to the changeover. As for the second, it will dive into all couples’ progress, their ultimate decision, and their reunion a year later.

The Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 Episode 8: What to Expect?

Since all 6 original couples have now entered into their own trial marriage, episode 8 will follow the aftermath of their actions as well as learnings during their time apart, for better or for worse. It’s already evident that while Ashley and Marita share amazing chemistry and have a lot of respect for one another, they have sadly not been able to find a way to align their respective love languages. Thus, they will most likely turn to their loved ones in the hopes of getting some guidance before eventually deciding if they really still see a future with one another – it is bound to get complicated.

Then there are AJ and Britney, who initially seemed like a great match since their only issue seemed to be the former’s desire to be more financially stable prior to getting married. However, as time has passed and they have grown to understand their innate differences, other things have come to light, so they will have to face them head-on before even thinking of how to move forward. Kyle and Bridget are in a similar boat, but they will undoubtedly also be contending with the former’s kiss with her initial trial wife, Pilar, as well as their issues when it comes to facing conflict.

Coming to Haley and Pilar as well as Dayna and Magan, both these couples will be dealing with a major common ordeal in the final few episodes, that of Haley and Magan falling in love. Neither has denied the emotional or physical connection they developed during their trial marriage, so the question of trust, respect, and true love will definitely come up in their respective original relationships. However, the latter duo, along with Mel and Marie, will have to navigate potential lies, too, because Dayna and Mel also developed a connection during their time together, but they have been playing it cool. So, while some couples will part ways for good, others might come together, and maybe some new ones will also form, which we’ll get to see unfold in episode 8, episode 9, as well as the reunion, on July 2, 2025.