Netflix UK unscripted chief defends duty of care on live dating debut 'Netflix, Will You Marry Me?'

At the Edinburgh Television Festival on 26 August 2026, Netflix UK unscripted director Syeda Irtizaali said duty of care on 'Netflix, Will You Marry Me?' was "part of the creative," not "a compliance issue." The 12-episode live series, produced by Banijay UK's Initial and Workerbee, lets viewers vote on a man's dates and final proposal — a debut commission that puts welfare frameworks squarely in the spotlight.