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Netflix Is Turning Clue Into a Reality Competition Series

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  Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 11:09 GMT by Life & Style Weekly
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Netflix Turns the Classic Board Game “Clue” into a Reality‑Competition Spectacle

The way we play murder mysteries has long been limited to tabletop nights and occasional TV miniseries. Netflix, however, is now planning to bring the board‑game staple Clue (also known as Cluedo outside North America) into a live‑action, competition‑style format that promises to turn the “who, what, where” of the game into an actual whodunnit. The announcement was made in a press release and covered by a slew of entertainment outlets, including a detailed piece by The Hollywood Reporter and a feature in Deadline, both of which confirm Netflix’s collaboration with the production house Rogue and Hasbro, the current owner of the board‑game franchise.

A Brief Look Back

Designed by British journalist Anthony E. Pratt and first released in 1949, Clue has sold over 150 million copies worldwide and cemented itself as a quintessential puzzle‑solving experience. In the game, players assume the roles of one of the nine suspects (Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, etc.) and must deduce who committed a murder, with what weapon, and where, based on a series of clues. While the board game has been a family favourite for decades, its adaptation into a televised format has been limited to a handful of sitcoms and an animated series. Netflix’s pivot marks the first serious attempt to turn the game into an immersive reality series.

The Netflix Vision

In the Netflix‑produced teaser, the show is described as “a high‑stakes, real‑time mystery competition that will pit contestants against each other in a race to solve a crime.” The premise will involve a set that resembles a sprawling Victorian mansion, complete with a secret passage, a library, a kitchen, a ballroom, and a study—mirroring the nine rooms that make up the original board. Contestants, each assigned a character, will be dropped into the mansion and given a series of “clues” (physical objects, audio logs, and puzzle pieces) that they must piece together.

According to the Hollywood Reporter interview with Netflix’s Entertainment Strategy Lead, “We’re taking the core of the board game and amplifying it with a live‑action narrative, a dynamic host, and a competitive edge that hasn’t been seen before.” The host, reportedly a rising television personality known for hosting game shows, will guide both contestants and viewers through each stage of the investigation. The series will feature a “murder mystery” that is freshly invented for each season, with original scripts and a dedicated mystery writer on board. This keeps the show fresh and avoids the risk of rehashing the same plot over multiple seasons.

Production Details

The production has been slated for a fall 2025 release, with filming scheduled in a purpose‑built studio in Vancouver, Canada, where the team can replicate the mansion’s atmosphere while maintaining the tight security needed for a reality‑competition format. The set, as per the Deadline article, will be a “gigantic, multi‑room, walk‑through environment” that can accommodate a full production crew, contestants, and live audience footage.

Rogue, the production company behind the adaptation, is noted for its expertise in creating immersive reality formats such as “The Amazing Race” and “Survivor.” The executive producer, who has worked on both The Amazing Race and MasterChef, emphasized the need for authenticity in the clues: “We’re consulting with forensic experts and crime‑scene investigators to make sure the clues feel credible, while still being accessible to a wide audience.” The show will also feature interactive social‑media elements, allowing fans to vote on certain “clue‑paths” and potentially influence which suspects are eliminated at each stage.

Contestants and Casting

While the main cast has not yet been announced, the article notes that Netflix intends to mix professional actors and real‑life competition contestants. The plan is to give the audience an anchor in the form of a celebrity “mentor” who can explain complex clues, while the contestants will bring a competitive edge that turns the mystery into a thrilling race. The producers are reportedly open to featuring well‑known actors from the horror and thriller genres, which would add an extra layer of star power to the mystery.

What It Means for Reality Television

Netflix’s adaptation of Clue fits into a broader trend of “interactive mystery” programming that has become a hit in recent years. Shows like Who’s Next?, The Great British Bake Off mystery episode, and MasterChef’s “Guess the Ingredient” segments have shown that audiences crave puzzles and detective work on television. By turning Clue into a reality competition, Netflix is aiming to combine the best of both worlds: the intellectual satisfaction of solving a murder mystery and the adrenaline of a competitive game show.

The show’s format will require contestants to gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and piece together alibis—all under a time limit. At the end of each episode, a “final showdown” will reveal the murderer and award a prize pool that will accumulate over the season. Viewers will be able to track the contestants’ progress through a companion app that provides additional clues, character backgrounds, and behind‑the‑scenes footage.

Anticipation and Expectations

The adaptation has already sparked a lot of buzz on social media. Twitter users are debating whether the show will remain faithful to the board game’s logic or if it will take liberties to appeal to a broader demographic. The Hollywood Reporter predicts that Netflix’s high‑budget production will raise the bar for reality‑competition shows, potentially leading to other board‑game adaptations. Fans of Clue are also excited to see the original game’s iconic cards—“Professor Plum,” “Revolver,” “Conservatory”—reimagined in a dramatic, cinematic setting.

In summary, Netflix’s upcoming Clue series promises to be a fresh take on the beloved mystery board game, blending a live‑action environment, a competitive edge, and a host-driven narrative that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. If the series lives up to its potential, it could become a new staple in the reality‑competition genre—an immersive, mind‑bending experience that’s both a puzzle and a race. With production already underway and a slated 2025 premiere, fans and casual viewers alike can keep an eye on Netflix’s streaming platform for the debut of what could be the most thrilling mystery game show in recent memory.