The question being posed in the new dating experiment is simple yet daring: Is age just a number? This question has been answered with the release of the newest reality show on the Netflix platform, Age of Attraction, on Wednesday, March 11.
The new dating show offers viewers a fresh spin on the traditional dating program, as contestants are challenged to build relationships without knowing the age of their partner. They don’t look at the numbers; instead, they look at the chemistry and emotional connections.
A Dating Experiment Without Birthdates
In Age of Attraction, the contestants talk, flirt, and build relationships without discussing their ages. This is to determine if relationships can be built without considering age.
When two participants decide to build a relationship, their ages are finally revealed in the “Promise Room” segment. After the segment, the couples leave the experiment and try their relationships in the real world.
The hosts of the show are Nick Viall, the former star of The Bachelor, and his wife, Natalie Joy Viall. Nick and his wife are also the hosts of the popular podcast The Viall Files, which features interviews with the stars of top-rated dating shows.
When and How to Watch
The first five episodes of “Age of Attraction” are now available on Netflix.
Here is the schedule for the remainder of the season:
- March 11, 2026: Episodes 1-5
- March 18, 2026: Episodes 6-8
- March 25, 2026: Episode 9 (Finale)
Five Floridians Featured on the Show
Several contestants are from Florida, and they feature in the first season. These single individuals had the objective of finding love, and age would not be a factor in their relationships.
The five contestants from Florida are:
- Chris Dahlan – a public speaker and businessman based in Miami
- Jacques Shelton – a specialty car scout based in Amelia Island
- John Merrill – software salesman based in Miami
- Justin Gettman – insurance agent based in Tampa
- William Bosch – an entrepreneur based in Miami
Of these, John Merrill is the only contestant from Florida to be in a relationship during the first five episodes.
A Surprising Age Gap
When Merrill and his match finally reveal their ages, viewers learn that he is 27, while his partner Theresa is 54. Their relationship highlights one of the central themes of the show—large age differences can still lead to genuine connections.
In fact, several potential couples on the series explore relationships with age gaps of more than 30 years.
Full Cast and Age Range
There are a total of 40 contestants in Season 1 of Age of Attraction. The age of the contestants varies from 22 to 60 years old, but their real age is not revealed unless they are ready to get into a relationship.
The contestants are professionals from all over the United States, ranging from bartenders to entrepreneurs, lawyers, consultants, and real estate investors.
Netflix Subscription Prices in 2026
Viewers can view the series by taking a Netflix subscription. The price for the subscription is as follows:
- Ad-supported plan: $7.99 per month
- Standard ad-free plan: $17.99 per month
- Premium plan: $24.99 per month
A New Twist on Reality Dating
Reality dating shows have explored many ideas, but Age of Attraction focuses on one question: can people fall in love without knowing something as basic as age?
With surprising matches and major age gaps already appearing in the first episodes, the experiment is already proving that attraction can come from unexpected places.
