Netflix's popular reality show, Love is Blind, is all set to return with a brand-new season on October 2, 2024. A unique experiment that allows singles from various walks of life to embark on a journey to find their ideal partner, sight unseen.
Barred from having any face-to-face interaction, cast members must communicate while sitting in separate pods. This feature makes the experiment the ultimate test to see if love trumps all. After experiencing multiple "blind" dates, the singles must decide whether to take a leap of faith and commit to a relationship through engagement and marriage, or end it altogether.
Love is Blind season 7 released its trailer on Netflix's official YouTube channel on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the coming season will follow a new set of singles from Washington, D.C., as they navigate connections inside the pods in an unexpected journey full of twists and turns.
3 takeaways from the trailer of Love is Blind season 7
1) Singles come from different walks of life
Ranging from 27 to 37 years old, the Love is Blind season 7 roster features a range of people from different professional and cultural backgrounds. The variety gives each conversation its unique tinge. Despite having completely diverse personalities or identities, the contestants fall for each other, eager to know more about the person sitting in the pod before them.
Right at the start of the trailer, the cast members are seen introducing themselves. While one says he is in the Marine Corps, another woman reveals that she specializes in energy policy. Another male cast member introduces himself as a physicist, whereas in the very next scene, a woman says:
"I'm obviously a trophy wife."
Some land in sensitive areas while sharing details about their societal position. One cast member asks the person before her if they voted in the last election. Meanwhile, a female cast member refuses to mention her mother's first name, stating it gave away how she looked.
Unbothered by professional or personal backgrounds, the cast members strive to locate their perfect matches, emphasizing the true meaning of the experiment.
2) Emotions run high as connections develop
As the experiment progresses, the Love is Blind cast members shortlist people they want to form a strong relationship with. As innocent as it seems, it is at this juncture that the singles clash with each other. Drama and conflict arise when multiple people end up fancying the same person.
When one cast member suggests being in a "throuple," another says:
"There's gonna be, like, little love triangles."
In one pod conversation, a man admits, "This is the deepest connection that I've ever felt with anyone," while in another one, a different cast member questions:
"Is he the best person for you? Or is he just the first person to tell you 'I love you?'"
Tensions reach an all-time high as the Love is Blind singles contemplate their decision to proceed in the show.
3) Post-pod life: Intimacy and Uncertainty
As per the rules of Love is Blind, contestants must leave the pods after their engagement to test the durability of their relationships in the real world. After spending several weeks together as engaged couples, they must decide whether to start a new chapter by getting married or leave the experiment with memories only.
Couples establish physical relationships to ensure that the spark from the pods does not extinguish. As one contestant says:
"Now, out in the real world, I need a lot of action."
While some men contemplate their decision and wonder if they got engaged to the right person, others reflect on the "uncertainty" of the experiment where relationship dynamics change within the blink of an eye. Some blame their partner's jealousy, others accuse them of being unfaithful.
With the wedding drawing closer, some couples are left to tackle the challenge of convincing disapproving parents.
"You hurt my daughter, I will cut your balls off," says someone's mother.
Love is Blind season 7 will be released on Netflix on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.