Netflix’s live adaptation of the viral YouTube series Pop The Balloon has stirred different conversations since its debut. Hosted by Yvonne Orji, the show introduces a real-time dating format where the guests pop balloons to eliminate potential matches. While the idea looked promising the launch however was a different ball game receiving mixed reactions.

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For one, the live format leaves little room for moderation, leading to uncomfortable moments on air. For instance, reality TV veteran Johnny Bananas faced backlash for making a racially insensitive remark during the premiere.

Additionally, some fans feel that the show's transition from YouTube to Netflix has diluted its original charm. The inclusion of well-known reality TV personalities like Farrah Abraham and Chase DeMoor has been seen by some as a move away from what attracted people in the first place.

The show will ****continue to air live every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. The creators, Arlette Amuli and Bolia Matundu, remain involved as executive producers, aiming to retain the essence of the original series to live television.

As the series progresses, it remains to be seen how it will adapt to viewer feedback and whether it can recapture the authenticity that made the original YouTube series a hit.