When does The Hot Seat premiere?

The Hot Seat premieres on 2026-06-03.

Is The Hot Seat a new series?

The Hot Seat is a new series (Season 1).

NEW

The Hot Seat(2026)

Upcoming · Netflix

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S01

Comedy

French roast comedy filmed in front of an audience.

ON AIR: JUN 3Season 1

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