"Now in its 10th season, Love Is Blind is a cornerstone of Netflix's reality TV cinematic universe. But while each cycle brings us standout women who earnestly buy into the show's original conceit, it's getting tougher to find any men to root for."
"With the latest US season featuring Chris Fusco, who voluntarily compares himself to Andrew Tate and derides a fellow male cast member for being "submissive," and Alex Henderson, a Trump-loving crypto bro with an ever-shifting backstory, increasingly the men of Love Is Blind seem to have been plucked straight from the manosphere."
"Season after season, the women on the show (and viewers at home) are subjected to men who make shallow, body-shaming comments, struggle with anger and emotional regulation, and sometimes appear uncomfortable with their partner's success."
Love Is Blind premiered in 2020 as a refreshing alternative to conventional reality TV, featuring couples who get engaged without seeing each other first. The format promised genuine connection free from superficial distractions. However, by season 10, the show has become a cornerstone of Netflix's reality programming with a troubling pattern: while women continue to engage authentically with the premise, male contestants increasingly display problematic behaviors including body-shaming, poor emotional regulation, misogyny, and discomfort with partner success. Recent seasons feature men who compare themselves to controversial figures, promote crypto schemes, and exhibit shallow attitudes. Additionally, racial dynamics remain unresolved, with contestants either uncomfortable dating people of color or displaying internalized racism that prioritizes whiteness.
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