The Boyfriend
A Netflix Original
Set across a single month, The Boyfriend brings together a group of single men to live under one roof while they run a mobile coffee truck as their shared workplace. The show pairs daily shifts and customer service with planned social time, speed dates, and one-on-one conversations so connections... Read more
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Streaming availability last verified: February 03, 2026
About The Boyfriend
Set across a single month, The Boyfriend brings together a group of single men to live under one roof while they run a mobile coffee truck as their shared workplace. The show pairs daily shifts and customer service with planned social time, speed dates, and one-on-one conversations so connections can form in a realistic setting. Cameras follow the cast through quiet mornings, hectic rushes, and candid conversations, while producers create chances to deepen bonds without scripting outcomes. The atmosphere mixes light humor and earnest talk about expectations and attraction. Small conflicts surface, and simple gestures often reveal shifting attractions between housemates.
Released in 2024, this original reality series was filmed on location around a coffee truck, condensing production into the show's month-long timeframe to keep events immediate and unscripted. Crew stayed close but unobtrusive, aiming to preserve genuine moments on camera.
As of now the series has not received major industry awards or high-profile nominations. It has earned modest viewer praise and online discussion, but there are no Emmys, Golden Globes, or similar trophies associated with the show to date. It's early in the show's run, so awards could follow later.
The Boyfriend's blend of entrepreneurship and dating prompted conversations about how everyday work settings can shape relationships. Fans on social platforms discussed authenticity and masculinity, and the format inspired creators to think about reality shows that pair jobs with matchmaking. Producers and fans discussed potential spin-off concepts online.
Early viewer ratings lean positive, with an 8.4/10 average from a small sample of votes. Reviewers and audiences noted themes of teamwork, vulnerability, friendship, and modern dating, praising the show's honest interactions over manufactured drama. Critics noted its emphasis on genuine connection over spectacle, while the ratings sample is small.
Details
- Release Date
- July 09, 2024
- Rating
- TV-14
- User Ratings
- 19 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 25
- Network
- Netflix
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Reality
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Kyodo Television +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
MEGUMI
Self - Host
Chiaki Horan
Self - Host
Thelma Aoyama
Self - Host
Durian Lollobrigida
Self - Host
Yoshimi Tokui
Self - Host
Seasons (2 seasons, 25 episodes)
Season 1
10 episodes - 2024
Season 2
15 episodes - 2026