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March 5, 2026
Even in these depressing times, Love is Blind is profoundly bleak television
The 10th season of Netflix’s reality TV show has given us old-fashioned gender roles, bad behavior and a dark look at what dating looks like in 2026
TL;DR
- The latest season of Love Is Blind, set in Ohio, is considered the show's lowest point in terms of production and content.
- Logistical issues include the filming location spanning the entire state of Ohio and one couple's honeymoon being filmed in Malibu instead of Mexico due to budget constraints.
- A significant problem highlighted is a regression in gender roles, with men pressuring women to quit jobs and women experiencing a lack of communication and attraction-based judgments.
- One participant, Chris, is described as the 'biggest Love Is Blind douche of all time' for his disrespectful behavior towards Jess and other women.
- The season is seen as a case for 'hetero-pessimism' in the US, with participants exhibiting curdled traditional values and lopsided expectations.
- Despite participants' social media histories indicating conservative or right-wing leanings, the show perceptibly avoids political discussions.
- The portrayal of Ohio and its inhabitants is described as bleak, airless, and not recognizable, suggesting a fictionalized and unsettling view of 'real' America.
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