When Will Netflix's 'The Mole' Reboot Premiere?

Ever since the COVID era, the world has shifted to streaming platforms as a reliable source of entertainment. Sure enough, streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney Plus are competing to secure the top rank. In September 2022, Netflix has had a successful run, especially with highly appreciated movies and series such as Blonde and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. However, crime dramas and documentaries aren’t the only things the streaming platform is focusing on lately.

**When Will Netflix’s The Mole Premiere?**

With some successful reboots like Fuller House, Gilmore Girls, & House Of Cards, Netflix is attempting to bring back another popular series from the past. Netflix is now reviving The Mole, a reality series that aired in the U.S. in 2001 but was canceled after two seasons citing low ratings. However, the history of the show dates way back to a different country. The Mole was originally a Belgian reality series titled De Mol. It first aired in 1998 and has been adapted in more than 40 countries globally.

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As per Meaww, the most successful run of the format was seen in the Netherlands. Wie Is De Mol? has been going for 22 seasons since 1999. However, given how successful the reality series has been lately, this reboot has a good chance to find love among viewers. With journalist Alex Wagner as the host, the show will premiere on October 7, 2022, at 12 am Pacific Time. The first season will have a total of 10 episodes that will release on a weekly basis on Fridays.

**Who Are The Contestants In The Mole Reboot Series?**

Wagner is of Burmese-American descent and is known for shows like Alex Wagner Tonight, The Circus, and Now With Alex Wagner. Apart from being a successful host and journalist, she has also authored Futureface, where she discusses details of her Burmese roots. She is currently married to Sam Kass, a former White House assistant chef and nutrition policy advisor. The couple shares two children.

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The reboot series has a versatile cast coming onboard from all walks of life. Some confirmed names that will be a part of the show include:

Casey Lary- ICU Nurse
Greg Shapiro- Marketing Consultant
Avori Henderson- Professional Gamer
Dom Gabriel- Heavy Machine Operator
Lieutenant Jacob Hacker- Firefighter Paramedic
Joi Schweitzer- Commercial Airline Pilot
Kesi Neblett- Software Designer
Osei White- Real Estate Agent
Pranav Patel- Law Firm Associate
Samara Joy- Mental Health Counselor
Sandy Ronquillo- ABA Therapist
William Richardson- Lifestyle Brand Manager

**What Is Netflix’s The Mole About?**

The Mole involves a group of contestants that work together to complete certain assignments and earn money for the group pot. However, hiding among them in plain sight is the titular Mole, designated to vandalize their efforts and make them the least money. While the contestants win money they’ll also be tasked to find the mole among them. The mole’s real identity is revealed only in the series finale.

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This reboot is happening nearly two decades later after it was canceled. So, fans that haven’t caught up on the previous seasons of the series, can watch it on Netflix.

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