Love Is Blind UK season 3 is the show's best outing yet, but it won't restore your faith in dating – it's just addictive, according to a review of the first eight episodes.
Best Season Yet for UK Spin-Off
Three seasons in, the UK version has cracked the formula for addictive reality TV, recreating the magic of the early US seasons with a British twist. Unlike the US version, where religion and the military are recurring themes, UK couples face the North-South divide, class dynamics, and diaspora woes.
The producers have found a balance between endearing love stories and gasp-worthy drama. There are two love triangles, one involving a woman and two very different men, leading to a chaotically delicious conclusion with repercussions for the rest of the season.
Drama and Villain Edits
One interaction about cheese in the pods had the reviewer cackling. There's also a man who gets the villain edit, at one point forgetting the name of his nearly-fiancée. Other contestants show their true colours outside the pod, with some too self-absorbed to see a good thing.
There's a reliable couple predicted to say yes at the altar, and a storyline exploring body insecurity and its impact on self-esteem and relationships.
Verdict: Compelling but Not Romantic
The season is messy and filled with doomed couples, but it makes for compelling reality TV. However, the reviewer doubts it will make anyone believe in true love, noting that in season two, all couples but one parted ways.
The show veers into predictability at times, but compared to other reality shows, it's bearable. Love Is Blind episodes one to eight are streaming on Netflix now. Episodes nine and 10 arrive on Wednesday, August 26, and the reunion lands on Sunday, August 30.
