The flagship version of Love is Blind may be on pause as fans wait for season 7, but Love is Blind: UK has arrived to fill our insatiable need for romantic voyeurism and chaotic drama. Hosted by Emma and Matt Willis, the U.K. variant of Netflix's global reality show franchise has debuted with a must-watch season that reaches the heights of the U.S.'s early Love is Blind seasons when the cast members were more genuine about finding love. (U.S. defenders, might we remind you of Trevor?) The mess and butterflies come in equal measure this season. There are multiple couples to root for and a love-to-hate villain that exhibits several red flags. Suffice it to say, there's something for everyone.
Now that viewers are tuning in, many fans are curious when they can expect the episodes to drop. Read on for everything you need to know about when Love is Blind: UK is released, including when this season's finale and reunion will be available to watch in the U.S.
Hosts Matt and Emma Willis address the cast in Love is Blind: UK season 1.
The 11-episode inaugural season of Love is Blind: UK follows the same release structure as its predecessor stateside, with batches of episodes dropping weekly. The series premiere debuted on the streaming giant on August 7, several more episodes arrived on August 14, and the season 1 finale is set to hit streaming on the platform on August 21.
See the full Love is Blind: UK release schedule below.
Sam proposes to Nicole during their (short-lived) time together in-person on Love Is Blind: UK season 1.
Despite being based across the pond, Love is Blind: UK releases on Netflix at the same time as the rest of the streamer's offerings. New episodes hit the platform at 3 a.m. ET./12 a.m. PT Brits don't get the episode until 8 a.m. local time.
Of course, this only counts for the season's standard 11 episodes. As for the reunion...
Netflix has confirmed that the Love is Blind: UK reunion will be released on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 9 p.m. BST. This means the special episode will come out during primetime for British viewers, but much earlier for American fans, who can expect the reunion to drop at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
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From left" Love Is Blind: UK couples Bobby and Jasmine, Nicole and Benaiah, and Ollie and Demi attend the "honeymoon" vacation in Corfu, Greece.
We'll have to wait until the August 21 finale to learn which couples made it past the altar. However, we can guess which cast members may return for the highly-anticipated reunion: Bobby and Jasmine, Freddie and Catherine, Ollie and Demi, Steven and Sabrina, Tom and Maria, and Benaiah and Nicole all seem likely. It's currently unknown whether Sam, the third member of the season's most infamous love triangle, will also attend the reunion.
Love Is Blind: UK Reunion: What To Expect
As with the reunions from the U.S. versions of Love Is Blind, the UK reunion will likely be a combination of light-hearted fun and tense confrontations. Here’s what we expect to see:
The Love Triangle
The reunion promises to be a showdown for the ages. Nicole, after backing out of her engagement with Sam, will likely be asked to address the situation and clear the air. Benaiah, who was initially heartbroken over Nicole choosing Sam, will likely be confronted with the truth of what transpired between Sam and Nicole.
Cat and Freddie’s Finances
Fans saw Cat and Freddie’s relationship unravel after their shopping trip. The tension likely boiled over to the point where they had to deal with their differing perspectives on finances.
Maria and Tom’s Muslim Faith
Maria’s traditional views on faith and her husband’s role in the relationship were seen as a sticking point for Tom and his sisters. This is likely a topic that will be explored further during the reunion.
Marisa and Jasmine
One of the more entertaining and bizarre aspects of Love is Blind: UK was Jasmine’s extremely protective mother, Marisa. Fans have been speculating about the tension between Jasmine and Bobby and how they manage to navigate the relationship with Marisa. The reunion might reveal how they dealt with the conflict.
Ollie and Demi’s Connection
After a rocky honeymoon, Ollie and Demi seemed to find their footing as a couple. But the finale preview raised questions about their future. The reunion will hopefully give us a clear picture of their journey and where they’ve landed.
Love Is Blind: UK: A Global Phenomenon
Love is Blind has proven to be a global phenomenon. It’s a testament to the universal appeal of the idea that love can blossom even when there’s a wall in the way. As we await the reunion, one thing is certain: Love Is Blind: UK is here to stay and we can’t wait to see what’s next for these couples.
Love Is Blind: UK: What Happens Next?
Love Is Blind: UK has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. But what’s next for the show? Will there be a season 2? Only time will tell. But we’re keeping our fingers crossed for more of the drama and romance that has made Love Is Blind such a global phenomenon.
