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A year after NCIS: Hawai’i ended its three-season run on CBS, the state’s film and TV industry continues to suffer a decline in business.

Jason Antoon, who played cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik on the police procedural spin-off, recently shared a video of the series’ vacant and overgrown Hollywood Film Studio, where shows like Lost (2004-’10), Hawaii Five-0 (2010-’20) and Magnum P.I. (2018-’24) also filmed.

“Hawaii Film Studios – Empty and full of weeds,” wrote Antoon, sharing the clip Friday on X.

Hawaii is an expensive location that is harder to fit into continuously trimmed TV budgets, especially in linear TV. Cost was among the factors for CBS’ decision to cancel NCIS: Hawai’i after three seasons, despite being the #12 most watched non-sports program on broadcast, averaging 7.8 million linear viewers and 10M multi-platform viewers (Live+35).

After the cancelation last April, Antoon wrote on Instagram, “This business is brutal and makes no sense.

With less than 10 minutes to go before Netflix’s fan extravaganza Tudum began streaming live from the Kia Forum on Saturday, the crowd inside the Inglewood arena was noticeably sparse and listless. More than half the seats remained empty, and those who were there weren’t buzzing with anticipation so much as they were politely hanging out. To boost everyone’s energy, a pre-show emcee turned up the music, commanded everyone to get out of their seats, and began shouting out some Netflix luminaries who were about to take the stage.

“The cast of ‘Outer Banks’ is here!” he said, to tepid applause. “The cast of ‘Stranger Things’ is here!” he continued, to moderate cheers. “Lady Gaga is here!” he concluded, and the audience, finally, began to roar.

Once Tudum got underway, the Forum did fill up (though not to capacity), and the audience did respond with genuine enthusiasm for...

Netflix held it’s annual global fan event, Tudum Live on Saturday evening (May 31) and it was quite the star-studded affair.

The big event was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with tons of Netflix stars from both scripted and unscripted programming, including Jenna Ortega, Kerry Washington and Sofia Carson, who served as the host of the evening!

Keep reading to find out more…

During the event, Netflix revealed several trailers and teaser trailers, announced premiere dates and there was even a live performance from Lady Gaga, who sang “Zombieboy” and “Abracadabra,” with an on-stage appearance from Jenna Ortega, her Wednesday season two co-star.

Check out all of the big announcements Here!

We have rounded all of the Netflix stars who were in attendance at Tudum Live, including those from One Piece, Stranger Things, Wednesday, Selling Sunset, Love Is Blind, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,...

Netflix's Tudum event shared very few details about their upcoming reality TV premieres, instead sharing information about scripted shows and one new reality TV addition to the lineup. While Tudum, Netflix's annual event where they reveal what's coming in the calendar year for upcoming shows, has been something viewers have looked forward to each year, it's not always a hit. While it seemed like it was promising to share more about the upcoming seasons of Love Is Blind andAmerica's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, viewers found themselves disappointed in the updates provided by the streaming platform, information was minimal.

With no premiere dates for Love Is Blind season 9, which was filmed in Denver, Colorado and will be hosted once again by Nick & Vanessa Lachey, as well as information about the next installment of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, there wasn't a lot to unpack from Netflix's Tudum. One reality TV...

This Saturday, May 31st, at 8pm Eastern (5pm Pacific), the Netflix streaming service will begin streaming Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, allowing subscribers to tune in for “a celebration of fandom and culture-defining storytelling, spotlighting Netflix’s biggest films, shows, stars and creators. The event will also feature Live Audio Descriptions and Captioning so everyone can fully experience the fun.” The event will include live performances from Lady Gaga and Hanumankind, along with exclusive sneak previews of some highly anticipated titles, including Frankenstein, Happy Gilmore 2, One Piece, Stranger Things, Squid Game, Wednesday, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The Rip, along with epic crossover moments with talent from some of our biggest films and series, including Outer Banks, The Life List, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Forever, My Oxford Year, Ginny & Georgia, My Life with the Walter Boys,...

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They started in the pods, and now she’s gonna be a mom!

Yes, five years after they met and married on the first season of Love Is Blind, Lauren and Cameron Hamilton are expecting their first child.

The couple announced over the weekend that they’re officially expecting after four years of trying.

Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed-Hamilton attend the Uber and Delta SkyMiles partnership celebration at The Eastern on April 24, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Uber and Delta) Lauren and Cameron open up about successful IVF experience

“We were counting down the days till we could test because we did IVF [in vitro fertilization]. We knew, okay, this is the day that we’re going to do the test. Of course, we’re going in for a blood test later that day, but we couldn’t wait any longer,” Cameron told People magazine this week.

When Netflix livestreams its Tudum fan event for the first time on May 31, viewers will be greeted by a familiar face in host Sofia Carson.

The streamer announced on Wednesday that the “Purple Hearts,” “Feel the Beat,” “The Life List” and “Carry-On” actress will emcee the movie and TV festival live from the Kia Forum.

Other stars who will be featured at the live event include Jenna Ortega, Millie Bobby Brown, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Lee Jung-jae, Teyana Taylor, Julie Bowen, Lily Collins, Oscar Isaac, Steven Yeun, Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, T.O.P, Mia Goth, Christopher McDonald, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, Felix Mallard, Lee Byung-hun, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Mackenyu, Joanna Lumley, Iñaki Godoy, Kid Cudi, Luis Guzmán, Noah Schnapp, Sara Waisglass, Taz Skylar, Vanessa Lachey, Fred Armisen and Guillermo del Toro.

Plus, additional details on further special guests, panels, sneak previews and activations are still to come.

“Carry-On” and “The Life List” star Sofia Carson is set to host Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, which will feature the casts of “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Frankenstein,” “Happy Gilmore 2” and more of the streamer’s popular TV shows and movies.

While Netflix’s Tudum has been an annual event since 2020, this Tudum marks the first time the live event — which this year will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles — will also air live on Netflix as a special. Previous iterations of Tudum have live-streamed on YouTube.

The format for the show is described by Netflix’s vice president of series marketing for the US and Canada, Shelly Gillyard, as a combination of “fanfare, variety show, comedic, music, live performances, talent, appearances.” “We’re really trying to expand this to feel more like big performance and segments that are going to be entertaining for members around the world,...

NCIS Spinoffs Breakdown(Photo Credit –Instagram)

There are several media franchises in the world, including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and more. NCIS is one of them, and the military police procedural franchise has earned its success over the years with each new season and each new installment ordered by CBS.

The universe has expanded exponentially from the first NCIS installment to several spinoffs, sequels, and international editions. Fans are always excited to witness a new edition of the crime, investigative, and action-filled world of NCIS. Here are the spin-offs and installments the franchise currently has.

How Many Spinoffs Exist In The NCIS Franchise?

NCIS

NCIS was the first installment of the media franchise, launched in September 2003. The 22nd season was the latest, airing from October 2024 to May 2025. The show has already been renewed for season 23. There are currently seven official NCIS spinoffs in addition to the original series,...

NCIS reintroduced a beloved character to the franchise in the form of NCIS: Los Angeles’s LL Cool J. Not only did his character, Sam Hanna, come to aid on a case, but he also gave us some updates on the most notable characters from NCIS: LA and Hawaii.

In the episode, the team investigated a quadruple homicide in which a suspect found covered in blood refused to speak to anyone except Sam. Even though Sam no longer worked as an agent, he did spend time trying to convince politicians to help veterans and people overseas. The team went to Sam for help, finding out he did know Mark but he did not believe the man was capable of murder.

Even though the man gave his name as Mark Davis, who had fought alongside Sam during their time in the marines, he was actually Mark’s brother, Roger.

CBS really pulled the plug on one of its most groundbreaking shows. When NCIS: Hawai’i debuted in 2021, it made waves not just for its tropical backdrop but also for the fact that, for the first time in the show’s history, a female was leading the show. In this case, it was actress Vanessa Lachey who took the helm and gained a huge fan following.

But the show was abruptly cancelled, leaving many disheartened. Now, Lachey’s recent comment has reignited fan frustrations, and I wonder what CBS was thinking when they decided to cancel the show.

Vanessa Lachey surely deserved better

NCIS: Hawai’i was a fresh addition to the world of crime drama, and I, for one, was absolutely thrilled. It not only expanded the NCIS universe but also presented a female lead, which was quite different from all the other shows.

But the show was abruptly cancelled after only 3 seasons in 2024. So,...

Temptation Island is officially the hottest reality show of the year so far! After moving from the USA Network to Netflix, a new season of Temptation Island hosted by Mark L. Walberg hit Netflix this spring, and it was a huge hit for the streamer!

After binge-watching all 10 episodes of Temptation Island's first season on Netflix and following all of the drama that happened after with these four couples, fans want more shows like Temptation Island to watch right now. And, we don't blame them. I always give the new dating shows a watch because I'm a fiend like that, but I have to say: some of them just aren't very good! There aren't many shows that capture the drama and real emotion like Temptation Island on right now.

With that said, I do have a few shows in mind that Temptation Island fans need to watch right now...

NCIS fans won’t have to wait long for a new episode as we are getting a fun new episode on March 28, 2025. What is happening in the episode and what else are we looking forward to?

In the previous episode, we did see some movement in Parker learning more about his mother’s death and the connection to the mysterious Lily. While we know this is a thread that will likely keep going for a few more episodes, we are at least getting to see more about the lives of other characters, such as Nick Torres.

Nick takes center stage in new episode “T’N’T” – NCIS Agents Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) travel to Hawai’i when they learn a key witness in one of their old cases has turned up there with crucial evidence, on a special crossover episode of the CBS Original series NCIS: Hawai`I,...

NCIS is bringing in a huge NCIS: Los Angeles guest star that might finally bring closure for a key character! Who's back, and what does this mean for Hetty?

At one point, NCIS was a far bigger franchise with spinoffs in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Hawaii. 2023 saw a big crossover between the shows, made just before NCIS: Los Angeles ended its 14-season run.

That was followed by LL Cool J heading to NCIS: Hawaii as his character of agent Sam Hanna. It was supposed to be a boost for that show only for NCIS: Hawaii to shockingly be canceled in 2024.

While the current season of NCIS has had a few mentions of the other teams, we haven't got more than that. Thankfully for fans, it’s now confirmed that we’re seeing Sam coming back to the franchise!

When does Hanna come to NCIS?

TVLine broke the news (which...

NCIS may be one of the longest-running TV dramas, but it seems the franchise still has some surprises in store. A recent announcement about the series' ongoing 22nd season reveals a fan-favorite character will be returning.

CBS has confirmed the reprisal of LL Cool J's Sam Hanna in the April 21 episode of NCIS. In an NCISverse Instagram post, LL Cool J announced, "Back on set, baby! NCIS. Let’s get it." NCIS actor Brian Dietzen reportedly teased this appearance to TV Insider when asked if there would be any returning characters in Season 22, saying, "There are. I just worked with one, and I’m not allowed to tell you, but I’ll tell you it’s someone from NCIS‘s past, and it’s going to be fantastic, and I think people will lose their s**t."

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The NCIS-verse just can’t quit LL Cool J.

CBS revealed on Thursday that the NCIS: Los Angeles vet will reprise his Sam Hanna role in the mothership series’ April 21 outing. TVLine has confirmed that will be Episode 18 of NCIS‘ current 22nd season, presumably making LL Cool J the “someone from NCIS’ past” that cast member Brian Dietzen previously teased as an upcoming guest star.

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“Back on set,...

NCIS seemed like one of those franchises. You know? One that would be able to set a spinoff in any setting, with any cast of characters, and be to secure a decade long run on CBS. Well, turns out that is not the case, and NCIS: Hawai'i was the proof. The show was canceled after only three seasons.

But why? Fans seemed to be over the moon for the cast, and Hawai'i even made the tactical move of bringing in a beloved NCIS: Los Angeles character to boost its ties to the rest of the franchise? Well, the way CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach put it, the spinoff was not profitable enough following the Hollywood strikes.

NCIS: Hawai'i was canceled due to dwindling ratings “Blind Curves” – The NCIS team’s investigation takes them deep into the world of illegal street racing after a Marine staff sergeant’s body is discovered in a junkyard.

It’s time to board a plane departing Minneapolis, because a new batch of singles in the Mile High City are looking for a chance to elevate their love lives.

During the Love Is Blind Season 8 reunion, co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey enlisted the help of the Minnesota Vikings’ Josh Metellus and the Denver Broncos’ Alex Singleton to announce where the global dating experiment is heading next season.

“I want to thank you for coming to the Twin Cities. I’m excited to pass the ball to the next season,” Metellus says, in the clip above. Virtually catching a football, Singleton then shares that Season 9 of Love Is Blind will take place in Denver, Colorado.

Just like in seasons past, a new group of men and women — this time from Denver — will come together to date through a wall in hopes of falling in love and getting engaged...

One of CBS’s most beloved shows has gone international. NCIS, the popular and long-running military criminal investigation series, has produced several spin-offs over the years, but this time it’s moved the crime tracking down under. NCIS: Sydney, the first of the NCIS franchise to go international, was recently renewed for Season 3 on CBS and Paramount. Fans of the original NCIS who aren’t watching are really missing out.

The fourth spin-off of the popular NCIS franchise, NCIS: Sydney joined CBS’ impressive catalog of crime investigation dramas with its premiere in 2023. Following a joint task force between American NCIS agents and Australian police, the series takes the familiar smart and sleek NCIS style and adds an international twist. While critics have generally praised the series, it has been a letdown for fans so far. But while the series, currently in its sophomore season, may have a number of growing pains,...

A dog laps up Merlot from Jessica’s wine glass. Giannina wipes out in her wedding dress.Lauren and Cameron lay eyes on each other for the very first time. There are certain sights Love Is Blindfans simply can’t unsee — and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

To celebrate the five-year anniversary of the global dating experiment, the fans took control. You scoured your group chat history and walked down memory lane to cast your vote for the most iconic Love Is Blind moments, from the romantic to the outlandish. We’ve tallied up the results to find out which you loved the most.

Co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey revealed your top five moments during the Season 8 reunion, but that wasn’t nearly enough to cover the highs, lows, and “whoas” that have made this franchise what it is. For five years, we’ve laughed, cried, and...

Eight seasons in, with every season growing more problematic than the next, Love Is Blindreunions are undoubtedly the highlight of the show. Viewers wait with bated breath to get all the tea on the behind-the-scenes drama, eventual revelations, and upsurging of a contestant’s shady past. A billion questions linger in viewers’ minds as they hope all the red-flag contestants get called out and be put on the spot at the reunion. However, Nick and Vanessa Lachey have proved that they are incapable of asking difficult questions and calling a contestant out for their shady behavior.

It’s been five years since Love Is Blind debuted on Netflix in February 2020, becoming a pandemic-era sensation. Over that time, the show has remained a phenomenon but changed in many ways — some intentional, some a function of major cultural shifts that have taken place over that time. On Sunday, Love Is Blind streamed its Season Eight reunion, hosted as usual by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Filmed a few weeks ago in Los Angeles, the episode addressed the season’s hot topics: how Daniel Hastings and Taylor Haag were the...

Several cast members from the eighth season of the Netflix reality dating show Love Is Blind gathered for the reunion special to spill the tea about the season and everything that has happened since. There were plenty of revelations, some confrontations, and new details revealed.

One piece of information disclosed at the reunion was the engagement of two former cast members. Many suspected this might be Mason and Meg, who confirmed they were dating after the pods. But it isn’t anyone fans would have expected, and the couple crosses over from two country versions of the show along with another reality series that also streams on Netflix.

Ad and Ollie Have Been Dating, and They Are Getting Married

Towards the end of the reunion special, hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey announced the return of a former cast member. Ad from season six appeared on the season seven reunion special...

CBS seemed ready to shake things up with its first female-led NCIS spinoff, but instead of breaking new ground, the show got the axe before it even took off. Despite the backlash, the network stood firm, pointing to financial realities as the deciding factor. In a world where NCIS thrives as a TV juggernaut, why did this ambitious project fail to make the cut?

A still from NCIS: Hawai’i | Credits: CBS

Was it really about money, or was there more to the story? Turns out, even powerhouse franchises aren’t immune to tough decisions — no matter how much noise fans make.

CBS canceled NCIS: Hawai’i due to budget cuts and franchise overload A still from NCIS: Hawai’i | Credits: CBS

CBS axed NCIS: Hawai’i, and fans aren’t happy. The first female-led NCIS spin-off, starring Vanessa Lachey, got the boot after three seasons — without even a proper sendoff.

Fine, call us clingy. The Love Is Blind Season 6 reunion just dropped, and we already miss (almost) everyone. Feeling the same way? Well, keep reading because there’s much more to this love story.

First, let’s recap what went down when the pod squad got back together. Co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey caught up with Johnny and Amy, the sole couple to make it out of the experiment as husband and wife. Yes, they are still very much in love and have, in fact, heard of condoms. Laura appeared virtually to confront a united Jeramey and Sarah Ann, who are now a full-fledged couple. Clay shot his shot (again) with Ad, who didn’t exactly close the door on getting back together one day. But don’t expect a second act from Jimmy and Chelsea, who’ve decided that they’re far better off as friends and allies against the,...

Love Is Blind is hands down one of the most engaging unscripted series on Netflix. Introduced by power couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey, single men and women agree to come on a show and speak to the opposite sex through a wall in hopes of connecting emotionally before physical appearance presents a distraction. Hollywood couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey greet the singles separately in a men's lounge and a women's lounge before they disappear to allow them to find connection in the pods. The pods can be a scary place with miscommunication, assumptions and projections between the sexes.

Gold Derby's top news stories for March 7, 2025.

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Well, it was another roller-coaster season on Love Is Blind.

Five couples got engaged in the pods, but only four made it to the altar. That doesn’t mean, of course, that those four all said “I do.”

In fact, it wasn’t a very successful season from a marital standpoint, as only one couple wound up tying the knot.

Monica and Joey on Love Is Blind Season 8. (Netflix)

So who was the lucky pair who took the plunge? And why did all the others hold off?

Let’s take a look:

Monica and Joey

We’ll start with Monica and Joey, who seemed like one of this season’s safest bets.

After some initial rockiness involving her sister, these two successfully weathered every storm together, and it seemed like they were destined for marriage.

So you can imagine our surprise when they decided not to get married.

Bundle up and prepare to melt your cold heart, because Love Is Blind has touched down in Minneapolis for Season 8.

This Valentine’s Day, the global dating experiment returned, marking the five-year anniversary of the series. Like the many singles before them, a new group of men and women fell in love and got engaged all before ever seeing one another face-to-face. With co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey by their side, this fresh crop of romantics seeking the soul connection of a lifetime entered the pods to find out whether love is truly blind.

So, who are they? The Season 8 pod squad includes 32 singles — the largest group to date — ranging in age from 26 to 43 years old. Among them are three nurses, several former cheerleaders, many world travelers, and more than a few self-described Christmas enthusiasts — no, seriously, they really love Christmas. As for...

Washington, DC singles, thank you for your service, but a new pod squad has moved in. That’s right, Love Is Blind has returned for another season filled with life-changing love stories yet to be told.

This Valentine’s Day, a fresh crop of singles hailing from Minneapolis entered the global dating experiment for Season 8, marking the five-year anniversary of the franchise. Just like the many romantics before them, they hit the pods to find their forever person and get engaged sight unseen with some help from co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Prepare for an unexpected journey full of twists and turns, as the new couples leave the pods and test their relationships in the real world — before meeting each other at the altar within a matter of weeks.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Love Is Blind Season 8. And, even though love is supposed to...

The Love Is Blind season eight is coming to an end!

The Netflix dating experiment will wrap up it’s latest season in just a few days, with the season finale premiering on Friday (March 7) and the reunion debuting on Sunday (March 9).

This season followed singles from Minnesota, and saw them “form deep and immediate connections, setting the stage for an unexpected journey full of twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will test each relationship well after the participants leave the pods for the real world.”

There has been plenty of drama throughout the 11 episodes so far, from a love square to a single thinking their new significant other already knew who they were, and even another engaged couple breaking up after one couldn’t get over the other’s past.

Ahead of the reunion, Netflix unveiled 16 of the season eight contestants’ looks at the upcoming finale event to end the season.

All season long, there were rumblings that one of the FBI spinoffs were destined for cancellation.

The negative buzz surrounding the fates of both FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted were both right.

CBS said, “Hold my beer,” and swung the hatchet on both shows on Tuesday afternoon.

(Nelly Kiss/CBS )

The unprecedented move means FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted will conclude with their fourth and sixth seasons, respectively.

The only silver lining in this messy decision is that both series will likely get some form of closure.

(Nelly Kiss/CBS)

CBS was skewered last season for canceling NCIS: Hawai’i after three seasons, despite robust ratings, ending the Vanessa Lachey drama on a doozy of a cliffhanger.

Speaking of ratings, both FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted had decent numbers by broadcast TV standards.

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Love Is Blind is gearing up to end its eighth season, which saw another group of singles hoping to find the loves of their lives, “sight unseen” as the show’s tagline reads. The singles met in pods, struck up conversations, and formed deep, meaningful connections. A total of five couples proposed and were featured in the big reveals, then continued their journeys to the aisle.

Not everyone made it to the final stages, and there were engagements that occurred off-camera as well, along with couples who dated after breaking up in the pods. Needless to say, there’s lots of juicy conversation set for the confirmed reunion.

When Does the Love Is Blind Reunion Stream?

The Love Is Blind season eight reunion will stream on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt, only on Netflix. This is two days after the almost two-hour finale will air on Friday,...

The NCIS team’s search into a Navy Lieutenant’s murder led them to an unwanted familiar face who was tied to Director Vance’s shooting the previous year. How was Fletcher Voss connected to this case in particular?

There was a theft at a blood bank and dozens of blood bags were torn apart, except for one, which Kasie realized had been stolen. She was able to determine the owner of the donated blood was Lauren Hawthorn, who seemed like an unassuming woman who worked for a software company.

When Parker and Knight went to her home to speak to her, they didn’t find her, until they followed the strong scent of bleach and discovered a barrel of acid and a body in said barrel. Eventually, Kasie was able to determine the body belonged to Lauren, so they needed to find her killer.

Fletcher Voss returned after involvement...

Thanks to a universal love of coffee, fans of the larger NCIS-verse this Monday night got an update, of sorts, on the teams based out of Los Angeles, New Orleans, Hawai’i and Sydney.

In this week’s episode of CBS’ NCIS, titled “Bad Blood,” Special Agent Timothy (Farragut) McGee (played by Sean Murray) put on his World’s Best Dad hat to help his and Delilah’s forever-off-screen twins do well with their school’s annual winter fundraiser.

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The pods are now open and several singles from Minnesota are hoping to find their soulmates on Love Is Blind Season 8. The first batch of episodes came out last week, and viewers couldn't help but notice that the six episodes that dropped on streaming were solely focused on the pods. Previous seasons of the Netflix reality hit hosted by Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey would only dedicate the first three to four episodes to this portion of the experiment. The remaining ones center on the couples' interactions during their honeymoon trip, as well as their connections in the real world.

The reality TV dating show Love Is Blindis back for Season 8 on Netflix, featuring singles in Minnesota searching for a deep emotional connection that could lead to marriage. Hosted by Nick Lacheyand Vanessa Lachey, the show has captivated audiences with its unique format, where couples build relationships in the "pods" before seeing each other in person. Since its debut, Love Is Blind has been a massive success for Netflix, leading to 13 marriages and becoming an addictive bingeworthy favorite for fans worldwide. However, the show has also faced significant controversy, with the recent season facing diversity issues, gender inclusivity allegations, and now lawsuits and allegations of mistreatment by former contestants.

Does the “Love is Blind” experiment still works eight seasons in? That is the question that Nick answered with absolute determination when I interviewed them for the new season of the popular Netflix reality show. Both Nick and Vanessa Lachey have been hosting the show since season 1 but you can’t help but wonder –

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Netflix’s reality series “Love Is Blind” returns for Season 8, premiering on February 14, 2025. This season features the show’s largest ensemble yet, with 32 singles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, ranging in age from 26 to 43. As they embark on this unique social experiment, these individuals will date and form connections without seeing each other, meeting face-to-face only after a successful proposal. Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, Season 8 promises a blend of romance, drama, and unexpected twists.

Meet the Cast of ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 8:

Adam, 33: A fashion director and co-owner, Adam is a Leo seeking someone who can “make even trips to the grocery store feel like an adventure.”

Alex, 29: This Taurus is a commercial real estate broker with talents spanning guitar, piano, bass, drums, violin, clarinet, and even unicycle riding. He’s looking for “an adventurous and slightly nerdy woman” who can overlook his snoring.

Amanda, 43: A Capricorn and district retail manager,...

Ladies and gentlemen, we have returned for another season of Love is Blind. The hit reality series is back for an eighth season, following a new set of singles from Minnesota who are ready to enter the pods to find their husband/wife. Through the first six episodes, we saw many love triangles, breakups, and five engagements. We share who gets engaged and the odds of whether they will get married.

Over the last few seasons, we have seen some off-the-screen drama attempt to overshadow the show, but personally, the fact that people are still getting married and staying together keeps me coming back for more. The concept of “Love is Blind” might sound crazy, but we’ve seen some fantastic couples power through this experiment and cross that finish line. Not without faults, this Minnesota cast started strong, seeing five couples get engaged on screen.

Love Is Blind. (L to R) Nick Lachey,...

Only a few months after Season 7's release, Love Is Blind is back with a new batch of episodes and a hand-picked group of singles joining the experiment, already eyeing the chance to find their one true love. Hosted by real-life couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the reality show is also celebrating a major milestone, commemorating five years since Season 1 came out. With the pods open once again, there is a lot to anticipate, as well as debrief on social media. Given how passionate Love Is Blind fans are, it won't be long until the online discourse begins, with people predicting the couples that will stick together after uttering their vows and questioning how certain cast members ended up on the show in the first place. If you are part of the reality hit's faithful following and can't wait to tune in when the new episodes arrive on Netflix, here...

If you were hoping that your watch list would get a break this week in order to catch up on some of the shows you might have missed in previous weeks, I'm sorry to report that another jam-packed week of new shows is on the way! The Super Bowl has ended, and now it's time to welcome a new week full of fan-favorites making their long-awaited comebacks.

As always, Netflix leads the pack with its new releases. The streamer debuts new episodes of two of its biggest original series, one being the bittersweet swan song of karate comedy-drama Cobra Kai and the other being the latest season of the constant drama factory Love is Blind. On top of these great shows, we're heading back to HBO on Sunday nights and getting new Yellowjackets.

Looking to plan your binge-watches for the week ahead? Let's take a closer look at the new...

On Thursday, Netflix revealed its full 2025 TV slate. The lineup includes the final seasons of two of its biggest shows, Stranger Things and Squid Game, and a second season of its other biggest show, Wednesday. It also includes promising-sounding limited series like Black Rabbit and The Four Seasons, returns of longtime Netflix favorites like Black Mirror and Chef’s Table, an overwhelming number of sports documentaries, and dozens more shows.

The biggest piece of news in the announcement is the startlingly soon release date for Squid Game Season 3. The second and third seasons shot back-to-back, and so the final season is slated for June 27, just six months after the release of Season 2. Netflix also revealed a handful of previously unannounced projects, including a 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina documentary that counts Spike Lee as a director, and a Long Island serial killer docuseries from director Liz Garbus.

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The popular Netflix dating series Love Is Blind will reopen its pots. This time, the singles are joining from Minnesota and it will be just in time for the season of love.

Netflix just dropped the trailer for the upcoming Season 8 of Love Is Blind on Tuesday, over two weeks away from its Valentine's Day release. The almost two-minute trailer introduces the new participants, which includes 32 singles, all based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The new season will include the largest group so far in the dating reality show.

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Love Is Blind co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey confirmed that Season 8 will premiere on Valentine's Day at the Season 7 reunion. The new season will premiere one day after the show's fifth anniversary, as Season 1 premiered on Feb.

Love is Blind Season 8. (L to R) Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey in Love is Blind S8. Cr. Adam Rose/Netflix © 2024 Get ready, everyone—Love is Blind is back, and this time, it’s heading to the frosty streets of Minneapolis for Season 8! Brace yourself for a new group of singles, all searching for true love in a way that skips the usual rules. Yep, they’ll be forming deep connections without laying eyes on each other first! This season is shaping up to be nothing short of dramatic. Forget dating apps—these singles are stepping into the pods, opening their hearts, and hoping to build something real. But once the proposals come, the real test begins. Can their emotional bonds hold up in the real world? Will the pressures of family, friends, and everyday life push them closer—or pull them apart? And perhaps the biggest question of all...

Love Is Blind is back.

The hit Netflix dating TV show returns for Season 8 on Valentine’s Day (February 14).

Nick and Vanessa Lachey return as hosts.

Here’s a synopsis: “The hit reality series is back for an eighth season, following a new set of singles from Minnesota — all ready to cut through the static of modern dating and forge authentic relationships, sight unseen. This season, the singles form deep and immediate connections, setting the stage for an unexpected journey full of twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will test each relationship well after the participants leave the pods for the real world.”

Here’s the release schedule…

Week 1: Episodes 1-6

Week 2: Episodes 7-9

Week 3: Episodes 10-11

Week 4: Episode 12

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We’ve got some exciting Love Is Blind news!!!

Netflix just announced that the reality dating show has been picked up for two more seasons, and will now continue through season ten.

The streamer also released a teaser for the upcoming eighth season and to celebrate the show’s five year anniversary!

Keep reading to find out more…

Season eight follows “a new set of singles from Minnesota — all ready to cut through the static of modern dating and forge authentic relationships, sight unseen. This season, the singles form deep and immediate connections, setting the stage for an unexpected journey full of twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will test each relationship well after the participants leave the pods for the real world.”

Love Is Blind will return with new episodes starting on Valentine’s Day, February 14th on Netflix, with hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey back at the helm.

Love Is Blind is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a two-season renewal.

Netflix has renewed the dating show, which launched on the streamer in February 2020, through Season 10.

It comes ahead of the launch of season 8 of the show, which comes from Kinetic Content.

The eighth season of the format features a new group of singles from Minneapolis.

The 12-part series launches on Valentine’s Day, February 14. It will see a group of singles choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding, and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the pods. When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with?

Nick and Vanessa Lachey return as hosts.

Kinetic Content founder Chris Coelen, who created the show,...

The quest to find love, sight unseen, continues as Netflix has renewed “Love Is Blind” through Season 10.

The Emmy-nominated reality series that gained popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic has captivated audiences for five years now. Season 8’s premiere will mark the franchise’s fifth anniversary.

This Valentine’s Day, a new batch of hopeful singles from Minneapolis will test out the love experiment and discover for themselves if love is truly blind. Thirty contestants will meet potential partners in the pods and decide if they want to pursue a marriage with their love interest before ever meeting them face-to-face.

In December two Hollywood power lawyers, Mark Geragos and Bryan Freedman, filed a complaint against the production companies behind “Love Is Blind,” Delirium TV and Kinetic Content, alleging contestants should be classified as employees and that the companies committed several labor violations.

Freedman told TheWrap that he and Geragos had been...

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There was much enthusiasm for NCIS: Origins because it would bring Gibbs back to the franchise years after Mark Harmon walked away.

There’s no denying that Gibbs was the draw of NCIS for many years, and while the show has bounced back creatively in his absence, he’s still a missing piece of the puzzle.

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