New Netflix show Love is Blind has viewers hooked already after debuting earlier this month, with many torn between feeling completely baffled by the 'crazy' premise and simply not being able to stop watching it. Yep, sounds like all the makings of a quintessential reality series to me.
The concept behind the 10-part series is fairly simple, as it couples up singles who want to be loved for 'who they are, rather than what they look like' - meaning it's not worlds apart from the Married at First Sight franchise.
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Contestants start speaking to a selection of potential partners, but don't get to see what they look like as they try to forge a connection, only being allowed to clock eyes on each other once there's been a proposal.
Billed by Netflix as a 'three-week event', the programme synopsis offers: "In the Netflix series Love is Blind, singles who want to be loved for who they are, rather than what they look like, have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating where they hope to meet the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with... Without ever having seen them.
"With no distractions from the outside world, the singles talk to a stream of potential love interests and when a meaningful connection is made, they propose and then lay their eyes on their fiancé for the first time.
"Engaged and back in the real world, as the couples plan their wedding day, they will quickly discover whether they can turn their emotional connection into a physical one before the fast-approaching ceremony.
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"Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this addictive 10-part series will uncover whether looks or age do matter, or if love really is blind."
Since the programme was added to the streaming service on 13 February, viewers have been baffled, shocked and addicted in equal measure, with many arguing the premise is 'crazy', while others argue that's all part of charm.
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One person tweeted: "Started watching Love is Blind and I'm at a loss for words... The concept? The chaos? [...] *chefs kiss* sensational."
Another wrote: "These people on Love is Blind just said I love you to each other through a pod AND I AM LOSING IT THIS SHOW IS CHAOS."
A third added: "Love is Blind is such a f***ing weird series but I can't stop watching it."
The majority of the first season of Love is Blind is now available to stream on Netflix, with the final episode dropping on Thursday (27 February).
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