Love is Blindkicked off season 8 this past Valentine’s Day, and details of the series' filming timeline are quite surprising, given its premiere date. Marking its 5-year anniversary onNetflix, the show has garnered a large fan base for itsunique concept, dramatic twist, and deep connections.Like many reality shows, it was likely filmed months in advance of itsrelease due to casting, filming locations, and post-production editing. For instance, as stated byCosmopolitan,The Bachelorette’sseason 21 began filming in March 2024 and wrapped up in May 2024, but didn’t premiere until June 16, 2025.
That being said, although Netflix didn’t officially discloseLove is Blind’sfilming dates, there were rumors about the show’s production taking place in the fall of 2024. However, theformer singles have unintentionally revealed clues to audiencesabout the filming timelinethat suggest otherwise. Fans have also speculated about the show’s timeline based on the creator’s interview about the singles' time in the pods and the couples' romantic getaways. Here’s a quick breakdown ofLove Is Blindseason 8’s production dates, theLove is Blind: The Reunion, and more.
When Did Love Is Blind Season 8 Film?
Filming Took Place In Early 2024
Based on a few things the singles have said, it is clear thatseason 8 was filmed in early 2024, making the premiere nearly a year after production began. The one-year gap between production and the premiere is uncommon for mostreality TV dating shows, but for LIB it provides a more authentic experience when the couples reunite after a year at the Reunion. In episode 5, during one of their pod dates, Lauren O’Brien and Dave Bettenburg greet each other by saying"Happy Valentine’s Day,“and since the series is not live, it could only have been 2024.
In a recent interview on Netflix’sTudum,Love is Blindcreator Chris Coelen explained that the singles only have10 days to go on their pod dates and find their partners—or, what he describes as"10 days of 24/7 therapy.“After those 10 days, an additional 28 days are spent filming the couples after they’ve left the pods.
Therefore, it is safe to assume that the series production began in mid-February and ended in late March 2024.
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When Was The Love Is Blind Season 8 Reunion?
Production Has Already Most Likely Begun
The exact date of filming thereunion for season 8 has not been publicly disclosed by Netflix. However, it is evident that the series has already wrapped up the special, based on previous season production dates and the episode’s release schedule. According toThe Washington Post, the reunion was filmed in early October 2024, around the same time the show was airing. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the reunion special for season 8 was filmed in early February 2025.
Ep. 12
Mar. 7
With only two weeks left before the show’s finale, thereunion episode will likely premiere the following Friday, March 14, if it follows its regular schedule. Viewers will gain insight into the couples' lives, and whether they remained married or are now single. The reunionwill also address any unresolved issuesand may include surprise guests from previous seasons, as season 7’s special did.
Will There Be Any Love Is Blind Season 8 After The Altar Follow-Up?
It’s Not Likely
During a recent Q&A,Love Is Blindseries creator revealedhe had no interest in bringing back the three-part specialLove is Blind: After The Altar.After season 5’s reunion, audiences noticed that the special was no longer released following season 4. Instead, the show only aired the reunion, leaving fans to learn about the former couples' lives through social media or headlines. Coelen toldThe Hollywood Reporter,“It doesn’t feel real; it feels like at that point you’re just making something that’s kind of for the sake of making it,“effectively closing the door on any future plans.
Love is Blindseason 8 is now available on Netflix and premieres a new episode every Friday.
Love Is Blind
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Love Is Blind is a reality series where participants date and become engaged without seeing each other. The experiment examines whether emotional connections can outweigh physical appearances as couples decide if they will marry after meeting face-to-face for the first time.
