Primary Filming Location and Studio
The pods for the Netflix series are filmed at a purpose-built set inside a major production studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The production company behind the show is Kinetic Content, which operates the soundstage and manages the logistics for each season. The studio setup includes the iconic pods, the altar, and the surrounding living spaces, all constructed within a controlled indoor environment to maintain privacy and manage the intense schedule of filming.
The exact studio address is not publicly disclosed for security reasons, but industry reports consistently identify the production base as being in the greater Atlanta area. This location is chosen for its favorable tax incentives, experienced local crew base, and infrastructure. The controlled set allows the production to film multiple pods simultaneously and manage the fast-paced timeline of the experiment.
Production Design and Pod Setup
Inside the studio, the pods are designed to be soundproof and visually isolated, preventing participants from seeing or hearing anyone outside their own pod during the initial phase. The design is a key part of the show's format, forcing emotional connection based purely on voice. Each pod is a self-contained chamber with a chair, a table, and a communication system that allows the participants to talk and listen.
The physical construction of the pods is managed by the production design team, who build and modify them for each season. The set also includes the "waiting room" areas where participants can see each other for the first time after the pod phase. The entire environment is engineered to create a specific psychological experience, with lighting and camera placements carefully hidden to capture the raw reactions without interference.
Post-Production and Filming Timeline
After the initial filming in the pods is complete, the production moves to a different phase where participants live together in a mansion or suite on the same studio lot or a nearby location. This is where the dates, group dates, and the final decision to get engaged take place. The transition from the pod to the shared living space is a critical narrative shift in the series.
The entire filming process for one season typically spans several weeks, but the exact duration is kept confidential by the production team. Post-production, including editing and color grading, is handled by a separate team to finalize the episodes for Netflix. The show's format has been replicated internationally, with local versions in many countries, but the original American pods remain filmed at this specific Atlanta studio location.