Spoiler Alert: This podcast and post contain spoilers for the second batch of “Love Is Blind UK” episodes.
The certified hotties of the inaugural season of “Love Is Blind UK” are officially out of the honeymoon phase. Literally.
Our six (!!!) couples leave Corfu and head back to London in this batch of episodes, where they move into some immaculately-designed riverfront apartments (seriously, we would like to move in!), meet each other’s family and friends, and begin to discover the cracks in their romantic relationships.
But because this cast is slightly older than what we’re used to seeing on the U.S. franchise, the conflicts that come up feel particularly resonant and interesting. Maria and Tom clash over gender roles, Jasmine’s mother grills Bobby within an inch of his life, Cat is alternately cold and a ball of insecurity and Freddie wants a prenup, Benaiah and Nicole have to deal with Sam’s lingering presence, and none of the men can handle themselves …