According to Lex Liang, who appeared in episode three of season one, most ofDating Aroundis unscripted.
Tell us a little bit more about you and let yourself be a little vulnerable."
Speaking of his five dates, Liang admitted toTIME, “I was verydrunk.

Let’s make that abundantly clear.
And I don’t want to say that was encouraged but that was encouraged.
And everybody loves a little social lubricant.”

Beyond that, the show apparently aimed to stay true to reality.
And this is exactly what makes the show so unique.