Netflix launches Best Guess Live — a weekday HQ Trivia–style mobile game show

Netflix is bringing back the appointment-viewing, interactive game-show format with Best Guess Live — a weekday mobile game show that premieres on the streamer as a live experience. Hosted by Howie Mandel and Hunter March, the show will run Monday through Friday at 8PM ET / 5PM PT and promises “thousands of dollars” in prize money for fast, repeat players.

The format leans on quick multiple-choice questions and rewards speed and frequency, echoing the popularity of HQ Trivia in the late 2010s. Netflix hasn’t disclosed exact prize pools or mechanics yet, but says the new show is part of its push into live programming and lightweight interactive experiences.

Key details

• Hosts: Howie Mandel and Hunter March.
• Schedule: Weekdays at 8PM ET / 5PM PT.
• Format: Mobile live game with fast multiple-choice questions and cash prizes; specific prize amounts not detailed beyond “thousands”.
• Context: The concept recalls HQ Trivia, which popularized live, appointment-based mobile quizzes that rewarded real money to winners.

Why it matters

Best Guess Live shows Netflix experimenting with live, social, and interactive content that can drive daily engagement and make the Netflix app a habitual destination. After scaling back ambitions for big game development, Netflix has refocused on casual games and live shows that complement its streaming lineup.

The revival of this format tests whether audiences still want to compete live on mobile for cash prizes, and whether Netflix can capture that appointment-viewing energy in a crowded streaming landscape.

What to watch for

• Prize structure and odds: Netflix needs transparent rules and reliable payouts to attract and retain players.
• Participation mechanics: Will the show be free to play for subscribers globally, and how will Netflix handle time zones and accessibility?
• Monetization and retention: Whether Best Guess Live increases daily active users and helps Netflix retain subscribers or upsells other services.

For viewers who remember HQ Trivia’s peak, Best Guess Live amounts to a nostalgic experiment — updated for a streaming provider with a massive audience and live infrastructure. Whether it becomes a daily habit again depends on seamless delivery, enticing prizes and a lively host chemistry.

Discussion: Would you join a daily mobile game show on Netflix — play for fun, the social rush, or the cash? What would convince you to tune in every weekday?