By Tim Binnall
A new streaming service has announced plans for what sounds like a wildly entertaining reality show wherein Flat Earth enthusiasts are challenged to persuade a panel of experts that the controversial conspiracy theory is on the level. The peculiar program, titled 'Flat Earthers,' is reportedly being produced by The Network, an ad-supported online platform that launched this past April. The odd show is set to star five families who believe in the often-mocked conspiracy theory. However, beyond merely being profiled on the program, they will also be given the opportunity to turn their convictions into cold hard cash.
Flat Earthers plans to provide each family with a staggering "$50,000 worth of resources for research" towards proving the true shape of the planet. The series will culminate with each group making their case to a panel of experts from the worlds of science, theology, and cartography. Should they somehow manage to persuade the undoubtedly skeptical judges that the Earth is flat, the family will win a yet-to-be-announced grand prize. Currently being filmed, Flat Earthers is planned for a December premiere on The Network, which has called the show a "daring and genre-breaking docu-series" that explores "what drives belief systems worldwide."