Netflix Buys a ‘Hot Ones’ Spinoff

Netflix is getting into the “Hot Ones” business.

The streaming giant said on Monday that it had ordered a spinoff of “Hot Ones,” the hit YouTube series hosted by Sean Evans that centers on celebrity interviews over spicy chicken wings.

The new show, “Hot Ones: Extra Heat,” will stream after occasional major live sporting events and big series or film premieres on Netflix. The first episode will debut on July 13, immediately after Netflix finishes streaming the Home Run Derby, the Major League Baseball All-Star competition.

The series pickup is just the latest example of Netflix’s growing rivalry with YouTube. YouTube is the most-watched streaming service on American television sets, with Netflix in second place, according to Nielsen. Over the past couple of years, Netflix has signed deals with creators who made their name on YouTube first, including the children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel and the science educator Mark Rober.

Mr. Evans said in an interview that many elements of the new show would feel familiar to regular viewers of “Hot Ones,” and that he would continue to roll out new episodes of the flagship series weekly on YouTube. For “Hot Ones: Extra Heat,” Mr. Evans will also play host to famous people, who will eat increasingly fiery poultry. The episodes will be roughly 30 minutes.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/22/business/media/hot-ones-sean-evans-netflix.html