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There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a new chance to find love. At least that’s what contestants are hoping for on Second Chance Love, a new reality dating series that gives five couples who previously dated, another chance to reconnect.
Hosted by TLC singer Chilli and her real-life boyfriend, actor Matthew Lawrence, Second Chance Love premiered on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 and is streaming now on Hallmark+. The eight-episode series is airing exclusively on Hallmark+, which is the streaming arm of Hallmark Channel, and new episodes premiere each Thursday. You won’t be able to watch Second Chance Love on traditional TV, as the unscripted series is only airing (for now) on the Hallmark+ streaming platform.
So how do you get Hallmark+? Amazon Prime members can get a week-long free trial here to test out the service with no commitment. The free trial will let you watch Second Chance Love online free, with the ability to stream the dating show on your phone, computer, tablet or smart TV (via the Hallmark+ app).
You can cancel at anytime or continue on with a Hallmark+ subscription for just $1.99/month for your first two months as part of a Prime Channel promotion right now. The new deal saves you 75% off the regular monthly price of $7.99 but you’ll want to act fast as the Hallmark+ promotion is ending soon.
Only Amazon Prime members have access to the Hallmark+ streaming deal. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can get a 30-day free trial to test-drive the service here.
Shot on location in Sardinia, Italy, Second Chance Love features five couples who dated anywhere from five to 40 years ago, as they reunite at a romantic Italian resort to see if the sparks are still there. The couples will all go on intimate dates, have candid conversations and undergo various challenges to “revisit their pasts, confront unfinished business, and rediscover what once brought them together,” per a press release.
“Five pairs of first loves reunite for a two-week journey filled with nostalgia, emotional reflection, and intimate dates,” the release teases. “Led by our hosts, they revisit their pasts, confront unfinished business, and rediscover what once brought them together. As they build new memories and lean on each other for support, one big question remains: will they rekindle the spark they once had or discover that love belongs in the past?”
The diverse cast includes couples ranging from the ages of 30 to 70, while hosts Chilli and Lawrence (who’s also currently recording his Brotherly Love podcast with brothers Joey and Andrew), are 54 and 45, respectively. The two recently told Sherri Shepherd on her eponymous talk show that they feel uniquely positioned to host the dating series, as they’ve also had to go through the relationship ringer to find each other.
“Working with Hallmark is a dream come true because the brand represents good quality content,” Chilli says. “I’ve always been very specific about brand alignment because representation matters in every aspect of partnership. I love what Hallmark stands for, and this project is special to Matthew and me for several reasons. As executive producers and hosts, we can’t wait to share the inspiration behind the pursuit of true love.”
“Studies show that nearly 80% of reunited first loves stay together for years, often for life,” adds David Stefanou, head of Unscripted Programming at Hallmark Media. “There’s something undeniably powerful about a love that endures, even across time and distance. It’s a theme that has defined so many of Hallmark’s most cherished stories, and with Second Chance Love, we’re bringing that magic into the real world. We’re giving couples the chance to rediscover a connection that may have never truly faded.”
Watch Second Chance Love online for free with a free trial to Hallmark+ here.
