‘Simons Says’ Competition Series Coming To Netflix
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- Netflix is developing "Simon Says," a reality competition series based on the classic children's game, set to premiere in 2027.
- Simon Says will feature "cunning challenges, strategic mind games, and unexpected pivots" as contestants compete for a "life-changing prize," with the core rule that players must follow Simon's orders or risk elimination.
- Emer Harkin, showrunner of MTV's "The Challenge," will serve as showrunner for the series.
- Julie Pizzi, Rupert Dobson, and Gayani Wanigaratne are attached as executive producers on the project.
- Bunim/Murray Productions, part of Banijay Americas, will produce the series.
Why it matters: The series extends Netflix's reality competition slate with a recognizable IP built on a universally known children's game, and tapping Bunim/Murray — a heavyweight in unscripted TV behind franchises like "The Challenge" and "Project Runway" — signals the streamer is leaning on established reality producers to anchor its 2027 lineup.
