Netflix Orders 'Hot Ones: Extra Heat' Spinoff with Sean Evans Hosting On-Location Specials

Netflix has ordered "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," a spinoff of the popular digital talk show hosted by Sean Evans, where celebrities answer researched questions while eating spicy chicken wings. The series follows the original format but moves interviews outside the studio to various locations, with 30-minute episodes, according to Deadline.

DeadlineNetflix Orders 'Hot Ones: Extra Heat' Spinoff Hosted by Sean Evans

"The series follows the original format but moves interviews outside the studio to various locations, with 30-minute episodes."

This marks Netflix's entry into the Hot Ones franchise nearly two years after initial talks, joining other spinoffs like the TruTV game show, Hot Ones Versus, and Hot Ones Wing Pong, as reported by Deadline.

The Hollywood Reporter noted that the series will consist of specials tied to Netflix live events, with the first episode debuting after baseball's Home Run Derby on July 13. The inaugural guests include Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster, and others. This strategic tie-in to live events positions the spinoff as a companion piece for Netflix's expanding sports and entertainment programming.

"The series will consist of specials tied to Netflix live events, with the first episode debuting after baseball's Home Run Derby on July 13."

By anchoring the spinoff to live events like the Home Run Derby, Netflix appears to be leveraging the Hot Ones brand to draw viewers into its broader live programming slate, a move that could boost engagement across multiple platforms.