Bad Boys is a reality television series that premiered on March 20, 2022, on the Zeus Network. It is a spin-off to the Zeus series Baddies, which itself is inspired by the former Oxygen series Bad Girls Club. Bad Boys is executive produced by Natalie Nunn and has aired 4 seasons.
The series documents the interactions of several young men living together while participating in promotional events, which frequently involve verbal and physical altercations. The first four seasons have been filmed in different locations. The first season, Bad Boys: Los Angeles, was filmed in Los Angeles, California. The second season, Bad Boys: Texas, followed the cast on a road trip in Texas.
Following a period of uncertainty about the series’ continuation, Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer teased a potential third season in March 2025, in a joint Instagram post with Natalie Nunn, the franchise’s creator and executive producer. The post featured the series’ title card and the caption “trying to see sum…”, accompanied by the song “Bad Boys” by Inner Circle, prompting speculation about the show’s return.
Zeus Network subsequently announced the third season, titled Bad Boys: Dominican Republic. The season was filmed in the Dominican Republic, with auditions held in Los Angeles in January 2026. It premiered on May 3, 2026, followed by a three-part reunion that concluded on August 16, 2026.
The fourth season, Bad Boys: Cancun, premiered on September 6, 2026. Filmed in Cancún, Mexico, the season features a new group of cast members living together while competing for the title of “Man of the House” and navigating interpersonal conflicts. The season is currently airing on Zeus Network, with new episodes released weekly.
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Overview and casting
In November 2021, Zeus Network announced casting calls for a new series with the working title Bad Boys Club. Natalie Nunn, who was featured on the fourth season of the former Oxygen series Bad Girls Club and the current Zeus series Baddies, was confirmed as an executive producer.
Bad Boys Los Angeles (2022)
The cast of the first season was confirmed in March 2022. The trailer was released on March 13, with a premiere date announced for March 20. This seasons reunion was cancelled due to cast members backing out last minute.
Bad Boys Texas (2023)
The cast of the second season was confirmed on March 9, 2023. The trailer was released on April 16, with a premiere date announced for April 23. Bad Boys features Former B2K Member Raz B, Disney Star Orlando Brown & Celebrity Hairstylist Jonathan Wright.