Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind

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Love Is Blind

2016
Movie
100 min
Tagalog

Wade is a spoiled bachelor, who turns his back on sassy girlfriend Maggie when he meets Fe, a hotel intern who looks so much like his ex-girlfriend. Unknown to Wade, Fe’s secret weapon is a love potion, which transforms her into Maggie’s character every time she and Wade meet.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users85%
Director: Chris CoelenGenres: Reality Television, Romance

Plot Summary

Love Is Blind is a reality dating show where contestants attempt to find love without seeing each other. Separated into different rooms, they date and form connections through conversations, and if they fall in love, they propose. Only after a proposal are the couples allowed to see each other and embark on a journey to see if their emotional connection can translate into a real-world relationship, culminating in a wedding day where they decide whether to marry or go their separate ways.

Critical Reception

Love Is Blind has been a significant hit for Netflix, generating considerable social media buzz and becoming a cultural phenomenon. Critics have often pointed to its compelling, albeit sometimes cringe-worthy, premise and the genuine emotional stakes involved. While some criticize the manufactured drama and predictable outcomes, many viewers are drawn to the show's unique social experiment and the often surprising relationships that develop.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its addictive, binge-worthy format and unique dating experiment.

  • Criticized for its sometimes contrived drama and questionable participant choices.

  • Noted for its surprisingly emotional and authentic relationship moments amidst the reality TV chaos.

Google audience: Google users generally find the show entertaining and addictive, appreciating the social experiment aspect and the emotional journeys of the participants. Some users express skepticism about the authenticity of some relationships, while others are captivated by the drama and the possibility of finding love sight unseen.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Structured Reality Program in 2021 and 2022. Won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Reality Series - Competition in 2021.

Fun Fact

The show's producers reportedly had to intervene multiple times to ensure couples didn't break their no-seeing-each-other pact before proposing, including one instance where a participant tried to peek through a wall.

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