Netflix dropped all episodes of the first season of Flinch last Friday, May 3. While the reactions are polarizing and some have been left quite shocked, a significant number of viewers are still wondering if there will be a Flinch season 2.
The streaming platform, however, has not yet confirmed the series for a follow-up. According to Express, it might not be easy to predict the chances of Flinch season 2 since only Netflix knows the number of viewers who are actually watching their programs.
However, since this is Netflix's first game show, then it could be fair to say that its chances of returning for a second season are more than likely. Speculations are that if Netflix renews Flinch season 2, then the new episodes could drop in May 2020.
Flinch pits contestants against in each to compete in different tasks. What they are asked to do borders on the hilarious, complex and horrific. While doing the tasks, the contestants must also try not to be distracted by things like airhorns, electric currents or flamethrowers. As the title suggests, they must not flinch, or else they will bear the painful consequences.
Comedians Desiree Burch, Lloyd Griffith, and Seann Walsh are the regulars of Flinch. Their role is as the leaders of the contestants, and they earn points each time one of the members on their team flinches.
When those points tally up, the comedian with the highest number will have to do the final round of the torturous competition at the end of every episode. In essence, aside from hurdling their tasks, every contestant must also make sure not to stack some points or else it will be their leader who will bear the bigger brunt.
The Netflix game show has been compared to Fear Factor or Takeshi's Castle. Set in an Ireland farmland, the show can be entertaining as much as it is lonesome.
According to CNN, viewers of Flinch are divided about whether they like the show or not. Others compared the show to actual torture and have even called out Netflix for the concept.
"My husband and I just watched the trailer of Flinch and you just lost two subscribers. I am not supporting "torture as entertainment"- what a repulsive concept- with my dollars. TOTAL FAIL," one subscriber said.
"Is it bad I love Flinch in Netflix? Seeing people cause themselves pain is funny," another subscriber posted on Twitter.
Netflix confirmed Flinch to series in November 2017. It was originally called Chicken during the development phase, according to Deadline.
