Observed Signal · Aug 12, 2026 · Partnership / Series Renewal · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Joyn renews creator dating show 'Love Hunter'
Leonine C_, the new production label for branded and creator entertainment, has announced a second season of the creator-dating reality show 'Love Hunter'. Casting has begun to find twelve participants. Filming is planned to take place in Thailand during 2026, and the producers expect to release the new season on Joyn and on YouTube the following year. The first season aired on Joyn in spring 2026 and featured creator Twenty4Tim; available AGF streaming figures suggest it was not a major hit on Joyn, though Leonine claims the format generated over 200 million video views on TikTok and Instagram. Leonine and Joyn plan to keep the show's concept unchanged and continue collaborating with brand partners.
A TV/streaming program renewal is of limited direct impact to the wider AdTech/MarTech ecosystem; it signals continued investment in creator-driven formats and brand partnerships but is not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Leonine C_ announced a second season of the creator-dating show 'Love Hunter'.
- Casting has started to find twelve candidates for the new season.
- Filming is planned to take place in Thailand during 2026.
- Release on Joyn and on YouTube is planned for the following year (after 2026).
- Leonine reports more than 200 million video views on TikTok and Instagram for the format; AGF streaming numbers indicate it was not a major success on Joyn.
Connected Companies & Entities
4 Entities mapped“The creator-dating reality 'Love Hunter', which was released on Joyn in the spring, will be continued; filming is scheduled to start later t...”
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“The format lagged well behind reality competition from RTL+....”
“Available streaming view counts from AGF do not indicate that 'Love Hunter' was a major success on Joyn....”
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