On Netflix, a Very British ‘Love Is Blind'

Tom, a 38-year-old advertising consultant, is on a reality dating show called ‘Love is Blind: U.K.’ In a 12-foot-square room, he sits facing a blank wall opposite Natasha, a 32-year-old job counselor. Natasha expresses interest in Tom, but he hesitates to reciprocate due to someone else he’s interested in. Tom musters the courage to be honest with Natasha, indicating that he is unsure if his feelings towards her are romantic or just platonic. This emotional restraint exhibited by the British contestants is a notable difference from the more open and candid behavior seen on the American version of the show. The showrunner expressed initial concerns about whether the British cast would be as expressive as their American counterparts.