Four reality dating shows to keep an eye out for
We all were aware of the fact that Netflix dating shows were never about love. They are about who panics first and who lies on camera without blinking. The cherry on top is the ones who decide to say, “I’m ready for marriage,” after 30 minutes of emotional eye contact. And that’s exactly why we keep watching, because it is not about the fairy-tale ending; it is about the disaster you can see coming.
We have watched people fall for voices behind a wall, lie about their age, propose to strangers, get jealous five minutes into a first date, and walk out mid-rose ceremony with no shoes on. Netflix has turned dating into a gladiator sport, and it is back.
The coming season is not just about one new show because this time, Netflix is giving us a whole lot to choose from. We have got old favourites returning with more drama than ever, and new formats are stepping in, ready to stir things up. Netflix has decided we need more, and we are not disagreeing.
So get ready for February because this Valentine’s, Netflix is taking dating shows to a whole new level. See everything you need to add a reminder for.
Four reality dating shows to keep an eye out for
Love Is Blind: Season 10 (February 11th)
Love Is Blind is back for season ten, which means only one thing: the pods are open again. An entirely new season of watching people talking about marriage before even asking each other’s last names; pure fun! And this time, it is set in Chicago, so you already know the vibes are going to be very Midwestern dramatic. We have new singles walking into the experiment thinking they are ready for love and walking out completely confused about everything they thought they wanted. Lol.
The hosts are still Nick and Vanessa Lachey, and the whole thing kicks off on February 11th, right before Valentine’s. Netflix will drop episodes across three weeks, and if the trailer is anything to go by, we are getting betrayal, commitment-phobia, awkward post-pod reunions, and a personal favourite, dress fittings. Hope you are ready!
Starcrossed (February 4th)
An astrology-based dating show… hell yeah, Netflix! Starcrossed takes the dating-show formula and is planning on letting the universe do the rest of the work. In simpler words, it is pairing singles based on detailed birth charts instead of first impressions. Contestants are matched through zodiac compatibility and thrown into romantic setups.
What really sells it is how seriously everyone takes the astrology. People are making real emotional decisions because of Venus placements, questioning connections over moon sign clashes. Well, whatever floats their boats. Birth charts are the real weapons here, and when it all crashes, everyone has a bunch of planets to blame.
Single’s Inferno: Season 5 (Part 2) (New episodes dropping February 3rd)
The beach is back, and so is the slow-mo. And the flirting is ten times more intense than what you saw in the first part. Single’s Inferno returns with Part 2 of season five, and if you thought Part 1 was dramatic, just wait till the new couples start switching up and the jealousy gets real. We are back on the island, watching ridiculously attractive people try to form emotional connections.
This season has already teased major shifts in the dynamics of the current couple. We’ve got the once-stable duos cracking and the silent ones suddenly making moves. This time, fans are already choosing sides like it’s a K-drama finale. Oh, and there are pretty wild glow-ups too, but nothing beats the drama of a wild betrayal. So if you’ve watched Part 1, get ready for the second, and if you haven’t, what are you doing?
Age of Attraction (Release date TBA)
Age of Attraction is one of the most talked-about upcoming dating shows on Netflix, and for all the good reasons. This show has a unique concept. It brings together older and younger singles to explore connections across generational lines. Think Gen Z meets Gen X, but make it romantic and complicated. The cast is bold and very clear about what they want, even if the matchmaking format is as unique as it gets.
There is no release date yet, but people are already calling it the next big thing because the trailer basically confirms age-gap debates with power dynamic conversations like never before. So if you are into dating shows with unique concepts, keep this one on your radar.