The last set of episodes before the finale of The Circle Season 7 kept viewers on the edge of their seats. While the Disruptor Twist did not make a comeback, the competition remained intense. Alliances shifted, and an unforgettable streak of hangouts took place. This season is one of the most exciting to date, and the unpredictable nature of the game means anyone could still win.
Michelle Buteau, the lively and charismatic host, continues to guide the show, which has been a hit reality series on Netflix since its debut in 2020. In The Circle, players are isolated in their apartments and can only communicate through a special social media app, also called The Circle.
The aim is to stay in the game through a combination of direct messages, games, and strategic blockings. Players compete for the grand prize of $100,000, with only one player walking away victorious. The first four episodes of Season 7 aired on September 11th, and the finale is set to drop on Netflix on October 2nd.
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As Michelle Buteau mentioned, the tension was high in the latest episodes, especially when Kevin Fernandez and Gianna, also known as the Scalotta Twins, couldn’t agree on who to block. However, in The Circle, a decision must always be made.
Kevin took the initiative, extending an olive branch and taking responsibility for the blocking decision. Gianna and Rachel, also known as Deb Floyd, agreed to form an alliance with Kevin if he took the lead. The pressure was intense, but after some negotiation, the Influencers chose to block Darian Holt. Darian’s decision in Disruptor Mode to put Kevin in the hangout had backfired completely.
Darian, after some time in his apartment, decided to leave on a positive note and visited Jadejha Edwards, his romantic interest in The Circle. Their reunion was filled with joy, and it was clear that their connection was real.
However, the game was still on, and Darian warned Jadejha to distance herself from Kevin, hinting that he shouldn’t have been an Influencer. They also realized that Gianna might not be trustworthy. Jadejha was left to figure out her next move, but for the moment, their relationship and a shared Polaroid seemed to be the only thing that mattered.
The next morning, Darian revealed himself to the group in a final Circle message. He spoke honestly and confirmed that he was a genuine player. Although he avoided naming Kevin directly, Darian subtly criticized him for being disloyal.
This caused a stir in the group chat, with Jadejha throwing Kevin under the bus, while Kevin took the high road and accepted the blame. Garrett added to the tension by probing Kevin’s motivations for targeting Darian, which could have implicated Madelyn Rusinyak. This situation left Tierra, also known as Antonio Hayes, wondering if Kevin was as trustworthy as he seemed.
As the drama calmed down, private conversations took place between Madelyn and Garrett, as well as Kevin and Tierra. But the peace didn’t last long. The next game, called #Circleama, was designed to stir things up. Players could ask each other anonymous questions, and no subject was off-limits.
Kevin asked Jadejha who her favorite player in The Circle was, and she diplomatically named Garrett, Gianna, Rachel, and Madelyn, without revealing too much of her strategy. Meanwhile, Gianna asked Garrett about his alliances and who he trusted. He acknowledged that Jadejha had been loyal to him and expressed his reluctance to align with anyone who would betray his allies.
Madelyn, not one to hold back, questioned Tierra’s originality and suggested that Tierra was simply following the group’s lead. Although Tierra tried to brush off the accusation, the other players took note of the defensive tone in her response.
Garrett, on the other hand, asked Rachel who she thought was playing dirty. Rachel confidently named Gianna as someone she trusted, but she also called out Kevin for betraying their alliance. This move caused a stir, with Kevin feeling targeted once again.
Jadejha took her turn to question Kevin, asking him which of his alliances he planned to sacrifice next. Kevin, who had already faced a lot of scrutiny, responded cautiously, saying he was just playing the game. Tierra then sent Rachel a message, explaining why she deserved to win over someone pretending to be someone else.
Rachel fired back, accusing Tierra of being a catfish herself. The game wrapped up with Rachel asking Kevin about his supposed profession as a lifeguard, a lie that was beginning to catch up with him. Kevin’s hesitation in answering put a spotlight on him, and his non-response didn’t help his case.
As the ratings loomed, the players worked hard to solidify their alliances and improve their standings. There were plenty of private chats, including one between Kevin and Gianna, and another between Tierra and Jadejha, the latter being an important heart-to-heart conversation.
Before the next set of ratings, another game was introduced—Pick 3. Each player was given a list of fifteen items and had to choose the three they couldn’t live without. Although the game was more lighthearted, Rachel shocked the group when she said she would never give up sex.
With alliances constantly shifting, the upcoming ratings had the potential to make or break each player’s game. When the results came in, Garrett found himself at the bottom. He was followed by Madelyn, Jadejha, Tierra, and Rachel.
Once again, Kevin and Gianna were the top-rated players, with Gianna taking the first spot and Kevin in second. This meant the two of them would be the Influencers for the third time in the game.
Kevin and Gianna had just formed an alliance, but now they faced the tough decision of who to block. After discussing their options, they considered targeting Garrett, who had been ranked last. However, Gianna was hesitant to break their alliance, despite Kevin’s argument that Jadejha posed a greater threat. In the end, the Influencers chose to block Garrett.
Garrett, after being blocked, visited Rachel’s apartment. He was shocked to learn that Rachel, whom he had ranked second, had placed him last. The emotional conversation that followed revealed that Rachel had been working with Madelyn to rank Garrett low in the ratings.
She explained that after discovering Kevin’s lies, she decided to support his game, which is why she had ranked him high. The encounter was emotional, with Garrett in tears as Rachel shared the painful story of her son who had passed away.
The next morning, Garrett’s parting message revealed his true identity and explained that he had been playing both sides of the game. He called out the Influencers for blocking the weakest player, and his message sparked a desire among the remaining players to turn on Gianna and Kevin. Meanwhile, Rachel and Madelyn, who had once swapped profiles in Disruptor Mode, took the opportunity to throw insults at each other in the group chat.
In a heartwarming twist, the players received video calls from their loved ones. Kevin’s parents called to congratulate him on his performance in the game. Jadejha’s father gave her a pep talk, though he wasn’t thrilled to hear about her new romantic interest.
Tierra, who had been playing as Antonio, had an emotional conversation with herself, reflecting on the risks she had taken in the game. Madelyn’s family encouraged her to heal from her past trauma, reminding her that it was just a game. Finally, Rachel, also known as Deb, received a call from her husband and sons, which brought her to tears.
Before the final ratings, the players took part in one last game called It’s Giving Awards. This was their last chance to make an impression before the final blocking. Kevin won the It’s Giving Lucky Award, while Gianna was awarded the It’s Giving Realness title, despite being a catfish.
Gianna and Rachel both received the It’s Giving Loyal Award, but they were also labeled as manipulators. The most significant award, It’s Giving Circle Winner, went to Rachel, drawing even more attention to her game.
As the final ratings approached, the players learned that the top-rated player would become the Super Secret Influencer, with the power to block anyone they chose. The ratings revealed a three-way tie for first place between Gianna and Rachel, Kevin and Madelyn, and Tierra and Jadejha. In the end, Madelyn was declared the Super Secret Influencer, securing her place in the finale.
With the power to block someone face-to-face, Madelyn’s decision would determine the final five players. However, in typical Circle fashion, the episode ended on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the finale.
Who will Madelyn block? Will Kevin and Gianna’s alliance survive? Can Rachel, the wildcard, pull off a surprise win? Fans will have to tune in to the final episode to see who walks away with the $100,000 prize.
