Netflix has recently welcomed a fresh addition to its lineup of reality TV series, titled Million Dollar Secret, which premiered on March 26. The opening episode showcased the first elimination of the season as contestants voted Harry out, under the mistaken belief that he was the elusive secret millionaire. However, it turned out that Harry was not the hidden millionaire everyone suspected.
In a revealing confessional, Lauren, who is the actual secret millionaire, expressed her feelings of guilt for deceiving her fellow contestants about her true identity. She conveyed her apprehension about claiming millionaire status so soon in the competition.
Before any further developments regarding the treasure, host Peter presented Lauren with a unique challenge. She was tasked with weaving specific song titles into her conversations with cast members, without revealing their origins. As he set her up for this challenge, Peter remarked:
“Good luck, millionaire.”
His playful wink and Lauren’s response of “for now” hinted at her fluctuating status in the game.
Lauren’s Secret Mission in Episode 2 of Million Dollar Secret
The following night, after Harry’s departure, Peter greeted Lauren with congratulations for her successful deception. He then introduced her to her secret agenda, mentioning that accomplishing it would grant her the opportunity to choose between two appealing rewards.
The first reward allowed her to select three contestants, whose votes would be exempt from counting at the elimination dinner. Alternatively, if she survived the next round of eliminations, she could transfer the millionaire status to another contestant, freeing herself from the associated pressures.
“So, Lauren, which one are you gonna choose?”
Showing wisdom beyond her years, Lauren opted for the second choice, seeking to ease the burden of the spotlight. In a confessional, she shared her perspective, explaining the importance of alleviating stress and recognizing that the opportunity for the million dollars would still be there later.
Peter eventually detailed Lauren’s secret mission for the day. She was to incorporate specific song titles such as Smooth Criminal, Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Don’t Stop Believin’, Cry Me a River, and You Need to Calm Down into her conversations by the end of breakfast, with the caveat that she could not reference the songs, lyrics, or artists.
Peter emphasized a crucial element of the game:
“In order to win this game, you must be able to have your actions go undetected.”
Success in her mission meant not only completing the task undetected but also ensuring her safety from elimination.
Under a time constraint, Lauren hoped that her fellow contestants would be too fatigued to notice her antics. Successfully embedding the song titles within her discussions, she navigated the social landscape cleverly, ultimately securing her position by inciting her teammates to target Se Young.
Mark your calendars—new episodes of Million Dollar Secret are set to premiere on April 2, exclusively on Netflix.