Too Hot to Handle

TV Show · Reality · Romance

Narrated by Desiree Burch, TOO HOT TO HANDLE is a reality dating show that challenges contestants to make romantic connections without having sex. Ten good looking twenty-somethings with self-proclaimed strong sex drives come together in a luxurious tropical villa in Mexico for a four week retreat in hopes of finding love. Once they settle in, they are informed by a virtual assistant named "Lana" that they must refrain from any sort of sexual activity if they want to win the $100K prize. Every time contestants breaks the rules, the prize money decreases based on the kind of sexual act committed. Meanwhile, contestants are also watched to see if they are making deeper connections with each other without sexual contact. Those who are not are eliminated. At the end of the month, the remaining contestants divide what is left of the prize money between them.

2020 · 46m
  • 16+
Starring Desiree Burch

Season 4

  • The Mile Dry Club
    EPISODE 1
    The Mile Dry Club
    Ten sexy singles hit the beach believing they're competing on a show titled "Wild Love;" Lana reveals the truth.
    46m
  • There's Something About Nigel
    EPISODE 2
    There's Something About Nigel
    The contestants test the waters and waste no time breaking rules with new connections; Lana puts a player on the spot to pick a date.
    45m
  • Officer Kill Joy
    EPISODE 3
    Officer Kill Joy
    One player strives to get out of the doghouse; with the group facing double penalties, a self-appointed "sex cop" tries to shut down frisky business.
    46m
  • Flavia of the Month
    EPISODE 4
    Flavia of the Month
    A night in the private suite puts one cuddly couple in the hot seat; two new arrivals make waves when they pick partners for dates on the beach.
    43m
  • The Shower and the Glory
    EPISODE 5
    The Shower and the Glory
    A steamy shower inspires even more misbehavior; heads turn, feelings get hurt, and a workshop reveals some raw emotions.
    44m
  • Puppets for Playas
    EPISODE 6
    Puppets for Playas
    Lana reminds a rule-breaking couple about the pricey consequences; after an eye-opening workshop, one guy tries to get his former flame back in his bed.
    45m

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Cast & Crew

  • Desiree Burch
    Narrator
  • S‌F
    Saul Fearnley
    Producer
  • V‌K
    Viki Kolar
    Producer
  • A‌W
    Ashley Whitehouse
    Producer
  • A‌B
    Amelia Brown
    Producer
  • J‌R
    Jono Richards
    Producer
  • Laura Gibson
    Creator
  • C‌B
    Charlie Bennett
    Creator

About

Too Hot to Handle

Reality

Narrated by Desiree Burch, TOO HOT TO HANDLE is a reality dating show that challenges contestants to make romantic connections without having sex. Ten good looking twenty-somethings with self-proclaimed strong sex drives come together in a luxurious tropical villa in Mexico for a four week retreat in hopes of finding love. Once they settle in, they are informed by a virtual assistant named "Lana" that they must refrain from any sort of sexual activity if they want to win the $100K prize. Every time contestants breaks the rules, the prize money decreases based on the kind of sexual act committed. Meanwhile, contestants are also watched to see if they are making deeper connections with each other without sexual contact. Those who are not are eliminated. At the end of the month, the remaining contestants divide what is left of the prize money between them.

16+

COMMON SENSE

"No sex" reality show has drinking, cursing, mixed messages.

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Studio
Netflix
Released
2020
Rated
TV-MA

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  • Español (México)
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