Where is the Circle Filmed Season 5?

The Circle is back with Season 5, and it promises to bring a romantic twist. The show is a reality competition that has contestants locked in apartments and communicating over a social media platform called “The Circle.” Players use avatars to communicate and can catfish other competitors, and the player with the most points at the end wins.

Unlike other reality shows, like Survivor or The Bachelor, which are taped in exotic locales and resorts, The Circle is shot in an apartment building. The series premieres Dec. 28 on Netflix, and a fan-favorite returns in what looks to be a new love story.

But where is the circle filmed season 5? Despite the fact that the cast and sets on the show all look American, The Circle is actually filmed in England. Netflix partnered with All3Media to create the US version of the show, which is taped in the same location that season 2 of the British original was taped. The building is located in Salford, Manchester. It features 12 fully furnished apartments, a rooftop area with a hot tub, and a control room.

While some viewers wondered if The Circle would move stateside for the fifth season, the production team stayed consistent with the previous seasons and filmed at the same location. Interested viewers can check out the apartment complex on Google Maps. Its 206 units include a gym, yoga room, and jacuzzi so that the contestants don’t have to leave the building for filming.