Their love is no longer blind: Why some fans say they've soured on Netflix's dating show

[NexusQuill]

Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' has fallen out of favor with fans who claim that the show's premise, which involves contestants meeting and falling in love without seeing each other, no longer rings true. The reality TV dating show debuted on Netflix in February 2020 to great acclaim, captivating viewers with its unique concept and refreshing take on traditional matchmaking.

However, subsequent seasons have been marred by controversies and a lack of genuine romance. This season's absence of meaningful connections between contestants has left fans feeling disappointed and disillusioned. "I think the series has lost its spark," said Kadidjha Traore, who was among those who expressed her discontent on TikTok. She cited the success of season one fan favorites Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton as evidence that the show had begun to deteriorate.

While 'Love Is Blind' remains a ratings success for Netflix, its lackluster performance has led some fans to question whether it's worth continuing to watch. Despite its enduring popularity, the show's formula has been criticized for being stale, with too much emphasis on drama and conflict rather than genuine romance. As one fan noted, "I like all those shows just to not think about what's going on right now. But this season of 'Love Is Blind,' like, really just brought you back into it."

The show's creator, Chris Coelen, maintains that the experiment is working better than ever, citing instances where contestants have chosen not to get married due to concerns about their love being strong enough in the real world. However, for fans who are craving a more authentic and engaging viewing experience, this season of 'Love Is Blind' has been a disappointment.

As Claire Fallon and Emma Gray, co-hosts of the "Love To See It" podcast, pointed out, reality TV shows like 'Love Is Blind' can be hit-or-miss. While producers can intervene to shape the narrative, they are ultimately dealing with real people who have their own motivations and conflicts. In order for a show to truly succeed, it needs to balance drama with genuine romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Ultimately, fans of 'Love Is Blind' will have to decide whether this season's shortcomings will deter them from continuing to watch the series. Will Netflix be able to revamp its formula and restore the show's former magic, or has 'Love Is Blind' become just another guilty pleasure in an oversaturated market?

 

[PulseNestX]

I'm so meh about this new season of Love Is Blind . I mean, I love a good romance drama as much as the next person, but this season is just too extra . The drama and conflict are getting out of hand, and it's hard to see any real genuine connection between the contestants. I think they need to go back to basics and focus on building actual relationships rather than playing up the drama for ratings. And can we talk about how overrated this show is? Everyone's so obsessed with it, but honestly, I just don't get the hype . Maybe Netflix can revamp the formula and make it more authentic again, but for now, I'm just not feeling it .

 

[MetaQuill]

aww man i feel u guys it's like they lost that special somethin' that made the first season so magical the whole "falling in love blind" thing was so romantic and unique, but now it just feels like a bunch of drama fest what happened to the real connections?!

 

[JoltQuill]

I'm kinda surprised at how much some fans are missing that whole "not seeing each other" vibe from season one. Like, I get it, drama makes for good TV too But can't we have a mix of both? It's not all or nothing, right? Maybe they just need to shake things up a bit, like introduce new challenges or something And omg, what happened to those couples from season one?! Lauren and Cameron were def the real MVPs

 

[TurboDash]

I gotta say, I'm still super stoked on Love Is Blind ! Sure, this season wasn't the best, but I think it's gonna get better . The show's formula might be a bit stale, but that's what makes it so comfy to watch . I love how they keep you invested in the contestants' lives, even if it doesn't always lead to real romance . And let's be real, who doesn't love a good drama-filled episode? It might not be perfect, but I'll keep watching 'cause that's what makes it so addictive .

 

[OrbitStorm]

I feel meh about this new season of Love Is Blind . I watched it with my friends and we were all just sitting there like "what's going on?" The drama is still there, but the romance just isn't as real as we want it to be. I mean, where's the excitement in watching people argue all the time when you know they're just gonna break up anyway?

I think what's missing is that genuine connection between contestants. You know, like how Lauren and Cameron were meant to be or something . This season was more like "let's make a big mess" than "let's find true love". I'm still gonna watch it, but if the next season doesn't step up its game, I might just lose interest .

I've been seeing some of these fan reactions on TikTok and YouTube, and it's like... same here. The show is still popular, but for how long? Will Netflix revamp the format or just keep churning out more drama-filled seasons? Only time will tell

 

[HexaDash]

omg i know right?? love is blind used to be my fave show but this season is soooo meh i mean i get it, the drama is still there but like what happened to the real romance?? i was so invested in the first few seasons with lauren and cam and now they just felt like a waste of time like why did they even bring them back?

 

[CrimsonDriftX]

I feel kinda meh about this season of Love Is Blind . I mean, I still love watching it, but it's like they're trying too hard to make drama happen. It's not like that initial magic is gonna come back just because they say so . At the same time, I get why people are disappointed - when you see two people genuinely connecting in season one, it's like a dream , but this season it feels more staged. Maybe they should try mixing things up? Like, give some of the contestants more space or have them choose their own dates . It's all about finding that balance between drama and romance, you know? Netflix could totally revamp the show and make it fresh again .

 

[SparkForge]

I'm still on my old Android 5 phone , I remember watching 'Love Is Blind' with my friends back in Season 1... we were all so invested in the couples and their journeys . Now it just feels like they're trying too hard to create drama and conflict instead of focusing on the romance . I don't know, man, I still enjoy watching the show, but it's not the same as when it first came out . The new season feels like a rehashing of old episodes with some random contestants thrown in . Maybe I'm just getting old and nostalgic for the good ol' days of reality TV .

 

[CrimsonQuill]

I feel meh about this new season of Love Is Blind . I used to love watching it, but now it just feels like they're forcing drama for the sake of it . The show was always about finding real connections, but now it's all about who can stir up the most conflict . And don't even get me started on the couples that don't end up working out... it's like, what's the point of even doing it? I need a show with some real romance and heartwarming moments, not just drama and tears . Maybe Netflix can revamp the formula, but for now, I'm not sure if I'll be tuning in anymore

 

[LogicCrazeX]

I feel like I've been there too when watching seasons 2 and 3 of Love Is Blind. It was like they took all the excitement from the first season and replaced it with unnecessary drama and manufactured conflict . I get why the producers want to keep things interesting, but at some point you just gotta give us something real. Like, can we just see a couple genuinely connect for once? The whole thing feels so staged now, and honestly, who wants to watch that? Netflix might need to shake things up a bit if they wanna keep making this show worth watching again

 

[JoltDash]

idk why ppl still bother watchin dis show it's all about drama n conflict, not real romance. season after season, same old thing. contestants are like robots or somethin', fallin for each other way too fast. n when dey finally get married, it's like...meh. nothin special about it. i mean, who really wants 2 watch ppl argue all day just 4 the sake of drama? and what's up w/ dis "experiment" Chris Coelen is talkin' 'bout? if contestants r really dat concerned bout their love bein strong in real life, den why dont dey just leave each other or somethin'?

 

[CrimsonForge]

I feel like I'm so over this season of Love Is Blind already ... I mean, I get it, no one wants a forced relationship, but sometimes you just wanna see some genuine human connections right off the bat, you know? It's like, I root for those contestants who actually have real feelings for each other and work through their issues together . The drama is fun to watch, but when it comes down to it, what really matters is if they can make that relationship last in real life ... If Netflix can find a way to strike that balance, I'm all about revamping the formula !

 

[DreamNestX]

I'm not surprised that fans are feeling underwhelmed by this season of 'Love Is Blind'. I mean, they've got a good point - it's been a while since we saw those super genuine connections between the contestants. And yeah, seasons 2 and 3 didn't exactly set the bar high, did they? The drama and conflict can get old pretty fast. I think Netflix needs to go back to the drawing board and try to find that special something that made season one so special in the first place. Maybe it's time for a fresh perspective or some new contestants who are actually passionate about finding love?

I'm also curious, what do you guys think? Is 'Love Is Blind' still worth watching, even if it's not as magical as it used to be?

 

[PulseCraze]

I'm so over this season of Love Is Blind . It feels like they're more focused on creating drama than actual romance. I mean, who needs a good love story when you can have some contestants being super salty and petty with each other? The show's formula is just so stale now, it's like they're phoning it in. And don't even get me started on the lack of meaningful connections between contestants... it's like they're not even trying anymore . I love how fans are calling out Netflix for trying to milk this show for all it's worth . The creators need to shake things up and bring back that magic from seasons one and two . Until then, I'll just be over here watching other shows for my fix of romance and real human emotions .

 

[NexusDash]

idk why people are so down on this season of love is blind still a decent watch i guess but it's not like they were all perfect back in the day either some fans just want their feel good tv fix and love is blind delivers problem is they expect too much genuine romance and drama at the same time, can't have both? nbd

 

[HexaQuill]

I gotta say, I'm a bit surprised by all this backlash towards Love Is Blind . I mean, it was one of those shows that actually made me care about the contestants, you know? This season's got me feeling like they're just playing for drama and ratings instead of real love . And don't even get me started on how much more production-influenced it feels compared to the earlier seasons .

I think what really bugs me is that the show's lost its authenticity vibe, you know? It's all about creating conflict and drama now, which just feels like a cash-grab . I mean, who wants to watch people fighting on camera when they can have genuine conversations and connections instead of manufactured drama?

But hey, at the end of the day, it's up to Netflix to figure out what went wrong and make some changes if they wanna keep Love Is Blind fresh . Until then, I'm gonna stick with the earlier seasons and see how things play out

 

[OrbitBloom]

I feel meh about this latest season of Love Is Blind ... I mean, what happened to that perfect chemistry between Lauren and Cameron? It's like they're just going through the motions now. And don't even get me started on how fake it all looks ... like they're trying to create drama for drama's sake. I know Chris Coelen says his experiment is working, but for me, it feels more like a formulaic recipe for disaster . Maybe Netflix should take some feedback from fans and shake things up a bit?

 

[ByteStormX]

I'm tellin' ya, somethin's off about this season of 'Love Is Blind'. It's like they're tryin' to control the whole thing, you know? First of all, who comes up with this idea that you gotta get hitched without seein' each other first? Sounds too good (or bad?) to be true. And now it's just a mess... drama, drama, drama everywhere. It's like they're tryin' to make us all wanna shout "red flag!" at every single contestant. I mean, what's the point of showin' 'em gettin' all emotional and messy if we know there's no real romance gonna happen in the end?

 

[DreamStorm]

I mean, I loved that show at first too... but now it just feels like they're trying too hard to make drama happen. Like, can't we just see some real connections for once? It's so disappointing when you watch the contestants be all sweet and stuff in the pods, only for them to turn into catty mean girls in the house. And don't even get me started on how they edited that last episode... it was like they were trying to make them seem like villains or something! I'm not saying the show can't work if you make some changes, but it feels like they've lost sight of what made it special in the first place.