Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Episode 1 Recap: While singles search for true love, things get awkward after they face their partners

Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Episode 1 Recap
Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Participants with Host and Expert | Image Source: Netflix/ Tudum

Netflix premiered Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark on May 21, 2025. The latest reality show's first episode, titled Sneaky Surprise, featured singles and guests. While guests were introduced, the singles were surprised to see someone from their past.

Hosted by Chloe Veitch, the Netflix show also features a relationship expert, Spicy Mari. After introducing the singles and their partners, aka Sneaky Links, they spent time together. Later in the episode, they went through their first activity, followed by the first Link Lowdown.

Netflix describes the first episode of Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark as:

"A group of sexy singles arrive at a sunny motel in search of true love, but discover the other guests are their recent situationships. Awkward much?"

Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Episode 1 Recap: Singles face their sneaky links followed by their first activity, first Link Lowdown, and a surprise

The first episode of Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Season 1 started with show host Chloe. She mentioned 12 "super sexy singles" who would be arriving at the motel. Despite wanting to find true love, singles have been keeping things "casual and convenient."

A few singles arrived by the pool and got acquainted. It included Nicole V, Manny, Angelique, Colt Brandon, and more. Soon, they saw new members joining them. The first one was Logan, whom Nicole V. knew. The next guest was Samira, who knew Manny. Additional guests were Travis, Avery, and Kyle. Soon, they realized that each guest was related to one of the singles.

Soon, show host Chloe Veitch joined the singles and the guests. She explained how each of the singles' partners who enjoy casual intimate physical relations was invited as a guest.

"You guys all have one thing in common, okay? You have been brought here with the person that you have having casual s*x with. AKA your sneaky link," said Chloe.

She then asked the singles how they felt when their "sneaky link" arrived. The host told the singles it was a test to see if they could leave their sneaky link ways behind or develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with them.

Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark host Chloe invited relationship expert Spicy Mari. She explained how certain activities would help them determine their relationship with their sneaky links. Spicy Mari told the singles to spend time with their partners and see how things grow.

The singles and their sneaky links were:

  • Manny and Samira
  • Travis and Angelique
  • Brandon and Nicole S.
  • Kyle and Zoe
  • Colt and Avery

Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Episode 1 Recap: First activity

The next morning, all the singles, guests, host, and relationship expert arrived at the pool for the first activity.

"For our first challenge, I'm gonna help you reflect on how you've been approaching relationships so far. You need to understand you sneaky link ways to leave them behind, so I'm gonna ask you some personal questions," said relationship expert, Spicy Mari.

The first question was what their "toxic trait" was. The next questions included:

  • Do you think guys and girls can just be friends?
  • Would you end things with your sneaky link if they hooked up with someone else here? and more.

After the discussion, Chloe and Mari told the singles to reflect on their answers, and later they would face their first-ever Link Lowdown. The singles spent time with their partners and had various discussions to get to know each other better.


Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Episode 1 Recap: First Link Lowdown

Everyone arrived for the first Link Lowdown. Spicy Mari mentioned they would meet regularly to check on their progress during the Link Lowdown. She told everyone to open themselves up and allow themselves to grow. She asked Nicole and Logan if they were emotionally available.

She then talked to Angelique and Travis about their progress. Later, she told the singles they could also explore their other connections if their sneaky link is not their person. Show host Chloe then revealed that singles were given overnight phone privileges.

"We have decided to give you overnight phone privileges in your room. You guys can call anyone in the motel and arrange and set up anything that you guys wish to do," said Chloe.

After returning to their rooms, some singles decided to wait before calling anyone. Colt rang Angelique, who invited him over to her room. He ran there, and they talked and later shared more time. While Avery was looking forward to getting to know Colt better, he was having intimate discussions and more with Angelique.

The first episode of Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark ended with Colt and Angelique spending intimate time together in her room.


Fans can stream Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Season 1 Episode 1 on Netflix.

Edited by Gira Rathod