Love Is Blind Season 8, Episodes 10-12 Review: I'm Disappointed By Most Of The Couples In A Thoroughly Unimpressive Season So Far
Warning: This review contains spoilers for Love is Blind season 8, episodes 10-12
Love Is Blindseason 8 is nearing its finale and things continue to get more challenging in the final leg of the couples' journeys. After a large group of singles entered the pods, just five couples got engaged without having seen their partners. But as these five couples took their relationship to the next level in the real world, the real issues started to present themselves, testing their commitment.
As the couples prepare for their imminent wedding days, trying on outfits, inviting guests, and trying to ensure their families are supportive, the challenges prove too much for some. In this week's batch of episodes, tensions rise for all the couples, but where some find their flow and swim to the altar, others get dragged down by the current. Yet as I watched the latest three episodes, the most prominent feeling I had was boredom as the season hit a wall.
I Worried Things Were Moving Too Fast, But These Love Is Blind Episodes Drag
In the first six episodes of Love is Blind season 8, the show dived head-first into the budding romances between several potential couples. Love triangles happened and some people found their partners, but it felt like a risk to dedicate half the season to the first 10 days in the pods. However, having watched episodes 10, 11, and 12, I can see why so much time and attention was given to the pods. This season is dull.
David is a total commitment phobe who is looking for any excuse to exit his relationship, but the rest of the cast are often forgettable.
At the best of times, Love is Blind is a guilty pleasure that evokes intense emotions of frustration, intrigue, and, on occasion, joy. But that requires the Netflix reality show to feature a colorful cast that sparks excitement or provokes outrage. Unfortunately, season 8 had some of the most engaging contestants appear early in the season, while most of the couples who moved on failed to ignite any real emotion. And yes, David is a total commitment-phobe who is looking for any excuse to exit his relationship, but the rest of the cast is often forgettable.
I'm finding the season's drama is being drummed up from minor challenges the couples face, which makes everything less exciting. So, when the show spent so much time in the pods, it made sense; that was where things were actually happening. Madison's choice between Alex and Mason was among the most interesting highlights of the season, but despite having multiple suitors, she never made it out of the pods. Now with the last few couples headed towards the aisle, it's getting hard to find a reason to keep coming back.
Like The "Happy" Couples, Love Is Blind Is Beyond The Honeymoon Phase
Season 8, in particular, has relied heavily on the drama in the pods and the prospect of issues coming up as the couples meet up outside with the other contestants. Sadly, though, there's really nothing exciting going on. Every major trigger for emotion is resolved and it leaves nothing but the wedding vows to tie any loose ends. As much as Love is Blind tries to build up to an epic finale, things have gotten stale, which is unfortunate given the finale is just around the corner.
Every major trigger for emotion is resolved, and it leaves nothing but the wedding vows to complete the arc.
Eight seasons of this concept have proven that some people value personalities while others can't get past looks. Overwhelmingly, the biggest takeaway is how often people don't feel ready to commit after just 10 days. The only new theme that season 8 appears to bring to the table is the influence of sisters on these people's relationships. Monica's sister is worried that Joey is not a good fit; Sara's sister is worried Ben's beliefs are too different to overcome; and David's sister is upset about his relationship.
At least Taylor and Daniel have the support of their loved ones, while Devin and Virginia are having the tough conversations they need to have before settling down. Overall, season 8 of Love is Blind has slowed down to a halt ahead of the vows. Despite being a reality show steeped in drama, there is very little to engage with this season. And as the couples prepare to make their big decision, the stakes are lower than ever. Maybe Love is Blind has just run its course and Nick and Vanessa Lachey need to find their next Netflix romance hit.
Love Is Blind is a reality series where participants date and become engaged without seeing each other. The experiment examines whether emotional connections can outweigh physical appearances as couples decide if they will marry after meeting face-to-face for the first time.
- The couples all appear to be moving in the right direction.
- The penultimate episodes of season 8 grind to a halt.
- For a drama fuelled reailty show, there is precious little drama.
