L'amore è cieco: Svezia

Actually.... I had hoped that both sexes were more evolved.

The male/female roles seemed less developed than their counterparts here in the US Big City(s)

But then it seems these shows rely on a different kind of participant-more fragile, vulnerable, game players...

One older game playing guy I had to wonder if he was looking for a damaged woman he could emotionally take advantage of or prove something w/ a TV apperance. This dude,, I thought, knew how to manipulate a less "worldly" woman- a woman one who was religious, more genuine, mature & had a mature focus on long term relationships and wanted a certain type of relationship & man. I think the slimy man also wanted same but in no way could he get there, esp at age 47/48. He needed long term therapy not a relationship.

As a Swede, I start to ask the question: do you need to be married to love each other? Or is this another American reality show that sets the standards for what love is?

If you haven't seen 'Love Is Blind,' well, you haven't missed anything except for all the drama. The concept is very interesting, but the show is really focused on contestants getting married, and it bothers me because it's very 'osvenskt.'

Something I find bothersome is letting the participants be handed over by their mother or father. The concept originates from an old tradition where women were considered minors and had a guardian. Therefore, it's a concept that is very old and un-Swedish.

I felt sick after watching this show. It seems that people only care about physical attraction. If they're not attracted to their partner, they just beat around the bush to stay on the show. Moreover, some participants who joined weren't even single. The conversations of those who aren't conventionally attractive are hardly ever shown. It's no surprise that Sweden has one of the highest single populations in the world. The show also reveals that people frequently yearn for the choice they didn't make, driven by the belief that the other person they liked might be more attractive. Everyone presents an idealized version of themselves in the pods, which turns out to be quite different from reality.

"Love Is Blind: Sweden" offers a refreshingly raw and authentic take on the social experiment, making it one of the more realistic adaptations of the franchise. Unlike its counterparts, where emotions sometimes feel scripted, the Swedish version embraces genuine awkwardness, vulnerability, and cultural nuances that make the journey feel closer to reality. While the personalities often lean toward the superficial, the way contestants express themselves-unfiltered, hesitant, and deeply introspective-adds a level of authenticity rarely seen in reality shows. It's an engaging watch that captures the highs and lows of blind dating with a sincerity that resonates.

After watching *Love is Blind: Sweden*, it's clear that the experiment didn't quite succeed in proving that love can transcend appearances. Unlike its predecessors, this version of the show seemed to emphasize just how much physical attraction still plays a role in modern dating, even when emotional connections are strong.

Having seen *Love is Blind* in Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Japan, and the U. S., I can confidently say that this is the worst one yet when it comes to superficiality. The number of couples who found themselves repelled by their partners upon meeting face-to-face was startling. The immediate distaste and inability to look beyond physical appearances were both disheartening and, frankly, grotesque. This installment of *Love is Blind* highlighted how difficult it is for some individuals to move past superficial judgments, despite having formed deep emotional bonds in the pods.

It was especially heartbreaking to watch those who were genuinely invested in the experiment and ready to love unconditionally, only to be met with superficial and judgmental partners who seemed to prove that, at least in Sweden, love might not be as blind as we hoped.

Overall, this series fell short of the show's intended premise, leaving viewers with a bitter taste and a reminder that the power of looks still reigns supreme for many. In the end, *Love is Blind: Sweden* may have done more to reinforce stereotypes than to break them, making it a disappointing chapter in an otherwise intriguing franchise.