Love Is Blind season 4 is expected to launch on Netflix in 2023. The fourth and fifth seasons of the dating series were already confirmed for the streaming service, thanks to the popularity of the unique experiment. Love Is Blind connects couples on a deeper level, by having them start their romance without seeing one another.
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It's a novel concept, but upon a rewatch of the first three seasons, audiences are reminded of a few harsh realities. So much goes into a show like this, there are sure to be mistakes made along the way, and naturally, Love Is Blind has to meet some of the genre requirements that fans would be familiar with when tuning into a love-based reality program.
Copies From Other Formats
Love Is Blind might be a generally unique concept, but in execution, it isn't that dissimilar to other dating shows on the market. Netflix itself has founded other series such as Sexy Beasts, which once again focuses on the notion that couples cannot see one another in their initial outings.
On a much grander scale, Married At First Sight has been using the same setup for years, skipping the engagement process to instead go straight into marriage, with proceeding events mostly lining up with the kinds of arcs that Love Is Blind has produced. Ultimately, the genre is pretty packed, and a rewatch reveals plenty of similarities with other hits.
The Experiment Doesn't Work
Much like most dating shows, as an experiment Love Is Blind doesn't work. While the series has brought audiences some fantastic couples in past years, that have stood the test of time and remain very much in love, statistically the outlook isn't promising.
For a scientific experiment to be called a success, an angle that the show tries to push, the number of couples that ultimately truly fall in love has to be a lot higher. The harsh reality for audiences is that upon a rewatch, the project is far from being a complete breakthrough.
Easy To Lie When Hidden
The main aspect of Love Is Blind that does set it apart from the competition, is the use of the pods. Contestants originally go on dates hidden behind a wall, with specialized pods designed to allow them to freely communicate, without ever seeing one another.
The issue here is that for anyone coming onto the show with the wrong intentions, it is easy for them to lie and fake their way through when they can't be seen. It's a flaw of the design, with heartbreak ensuing for those likable cast who have decided to get engaged to someone insincere from the start.
Engagement Comes Too Quickly
It's a criticism levied at the likes of Married At First Sight as well but is simply a result of the format. Engagement comes far too quickly in the pods so that the series can continue to move forward. The harsh reality is that some cast might be forced into the arrangement quickly, to proceed with filming.
Perhaps with all the time in the world, the pod scenario would work for some. But when there are clear time and budgetary pressures on cast to get engaged (and not all of them do), ultimately it is likely too quick for some romances to blossom.
Cast Is Too Big To Follow
For Love Is Blind to function as a watchable show, the producers have to pack out the cast to ensure that some couplescano last. That means that the series begins with an overwhelming number of new personalities, who barely get any screen time, and may never even proceed past the pods.
It's another unfortunate side effect of how the Netflix reality series has to be set up, but it leaves viewers confused as to who is who, how romances might have taken place, and doesn't allow audiences to get to know contestants until the later stages of the experience.
The Ethics Of The Series Is Questionable
Love Is Blind is a drama-filled reality show at its heart and that means the cameras have to capture all of the action, no matter the emotional state of those taking part in the series. That can result in poor ethics within the show, which sits uncomfortably with fans after a rewatch.
Whether it's Giannina simply trying to remove herself from the situation but getting chased by the cameras after her rejection in Season 1, or the continuous examples of gaslighting throughout multiple incarnations of the show, producers don't always intervene when they perhaps should,too create 'better' entertainment.
Some Want Five Minutes Of Fame
It was previously touched upon that some cast might have ed the show for insincere reasons. The harsh reality is that Love Is Blind will always end up with some cast who are not looking for love, but rather are seeking their own five minutes of fame.
There are brand deals, presenting positions, and profile-boosting opportunities that can come from being in a series like Love Is Blind, which is broadcast on a global stage. Some might thus only be playing the part of the loved-up romantic to continue to increase their TV time.
Would Be Better Long-Form
With so many cast , alongside the intricate process that couples go through when moving in together, getting on with their general lives, and eventually getting married, the series might ultimately work better in a much longer format.
The likes of Love Island have been successful because they are aired more regularly and thus don't have to rush any of their content. At times, the harsh reality is that Love Is Blind must speed through some of its more entertaining narratives, so that its tight episode count can be consistent and controlled.
No Scientific Angle
Reality shows that proclaim they have the secret recipe for romance have the same criticism levied at them; that they are fake and far from scientific in their approach. Love Is Blind proclaims to be experimental in its setup and designed to genuinely be a social experience.
However, throughout the series, the science of love is touched on very rarely. While other formats might have consistent experts they refer back to at every opportunity, and perhaps explain what's happening for each couple, for the most part, the psychology of it all is pushed aside for juicy drama. Yet when science moments arise they elevate the show, forcing fans to question why there isn't more of this.
Specific Casting
It's fair to say that Love Is Blind is quite diverse in its casting, especially when it comes to the cultural background of the cast . However, when looking at age, body type, and the careers of those involved, there are specific guidelines that the casting producers follow.
Despite supposedly reflecting real life, the harsh reality is that the average person isn't generally reflected in those chosen for the show. What's more, it's very heteronormative in its organization, with very little room for representation for the LGTBQ+ community or those seeking alternative options to monogamy.