Premiere of the Original Dating Reality Show Love, Reimagined by Starlight Production and Novy Channel

On February 16, 2026, the dating reality show Love, Reimagined premiered. The format was developed in-house by Starlight Production in collaboration with Novy Channel.

Synopsis

Four single women with completely different views on relationships meet one man to determine whether a genuine connection can emerge. Each participant organizes a romantic evening for the main character. At the end of each episode, the contestants rate one another, and the leader earns an additional date. The final decision takes place at the hero’s home.

Concept

The project was created to rethink the dating reality genre and explore the search for love through the perspective of a modern individual — in a world of fast connections, high expectations, and fear of true intimacy. The format emphasizes not only first impressions but a full week of shared experiences, leading to a conscious final choice.

Development

The format was developed over several months. The team tested dinner mechanics, balanced competition and romance, refined the dramaturgy of each episode, and carefully shaped the emotional rhythm and tension between participants. The result is a format where every scene serves a purpose and each day delivers a new emotional arc.

Casting

The participants were selected as complete opposites — different lifestyles, values, relationship experiences, and personalities. This contrast creates strong dynamics, jealousy, unexpected chemistry, and authentic emotional moments.

The Main Intrigue

At the end of the week, the male lead chooses one woman by following his heart. The chosen participant then faces a decisive choice: 50,000 hryvnias or love. This dilemma forms the climax of the format.

Key Team

Studio Director — Viktoriia Vyshniakova
Project Lead — Anatolii Maksymov
Executive Producer — Vladyslav Levkovskyi
Writers — Maksym Vorobei, Iryna Kholod
Directors — Rita Yakovenchuk, Olha Ozerska
Director of Photography — Denys Blazhievskyi
Editing Director — Yaroslava Suprun
Line Producers — Oleh Yakivchuk, Valentyna Levkovska