Love Is Blind: Habibi

I love the fact it's so different from other LIB shows. Mostly the fact that their isn't a lot of sexual innuendos. You didn't see any of the girls in their bathing suits while on vacation. They focused more on them as actual people versus just the sexual tension that may have existed between them. I wish the American version of LIB was handled similarly. I know it's because of cultural reasons that they did this, but I liked it.

As for the chauvinist men, that was an interesting watch. I'd love for those guys to come to America and act that way. The women here would throw their drinks in their face. American women, as a whole, wouldn't put up with their archaic beliefs.

I really want this show canceled and discontinued because it's traumatizing and offensive to watch women being manipulated and controlled. There is continuous disrespect towards the women. I cried for most of the show and it will continue to haunt me for awhile. The producers should be held accountable for choosing bad characters who are not there for a loving healthy and supportive marriage. Why would they not choose more good natured people for this show. It's unusual. I've never seen a reality show so dysfunctional. This is a show about love and marriage. Manipulation, control and emotional abusive is the opposite of love.

I dove into Habibi expecting "Love Is Blind" vibes-with pods, romance, and emotional reveals. What I didn't expect was the intensity: cultural collision, rapid-fire commitments, and some jaw-dropping moments that made me rethink what this franchise can be. It's uncomfortable, raw, and... easy to binge.

✅ What Left an Impression

1. Cultural layers feel real Viewers noted how affectionate it feels: "Everyone is habibi... a very affectionate culture". Scenes of families, traditions, and respect toward elders grounded the show in a different reality than the US versions.

2. Fierce women pushing boundaries Some men came off controlling, but the women often pushed back hard. One Redditor called it "a season of strong women who stood their ground". That resistance made me respect a few contestants even more.

3. Wholesome structure (no sex) feels refreshing No couples sleep in the same room, no overshadowing PDA.

4. Binge format adds momentum All episodes dropped at once, so no waiting for cliffhangers-great for a quick, immersive watch.

❌ What Didn't Work for Me

1. Toxic moments hit hard Some men displayed controlling behavior-straight up bullies... expecting subservience. That tone made the show painful at times. It felt like embarrassing... cringe.

2. Choppy storytelling and odd editing Rapid-fire pacing, abrupt cuts, awkward dubbing-some scenes felt disjointed. The editing seemed choppy... pacing seemed rapid.

3. Lack of real conversations Many interactions felt surface-level or forced-"painfully boring... superficial". That left me doubting how real these connections were.

4. Narrow casting holds it back I need to point out the lack of diversity- light-skinned models... no hijabi women-which made the show feel less authentic to the region's true spectrum.

🌟 Final Thoughts

It is so bad it's good. It is every horrible stereotype about Arab men and women turned up to 1000 😂😂😂 but I am too busy laughing.

Love Is Blind: Habibi is a messy cultural experiment full of shock, tradition, and raw emotion. It's not the polished drama of the original-it's rougher, more vulnerable, and gets under your skin-sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. It's the franchise reimagined through a totally different lens.

If you're up for refreshing traditions, family drama, and moments that make you cringe and cheer, it's worth the watch. Just brace yourself.

🎥 If You Liked This, You Might Also Enjoy:

1. Love Is Blind: Japan - Culture clash meets emotional slow-burn

2. Marriage or Mortgage - Cultural expectations, big financial decisions

3. Arranged (Documentary) - Real-life view into cultural matchmaking

4. Perfect Match (Netflix) - Global dating chaos with high stakes

5. Indian Matchmaking - Tradition, family, and dating pressure.

This show is crazy. The men fly off the handle at the slightest sign of "disrespect" from "their" woman. Very controlling.

Most of the women are very conceited and self absorbed. The one called Noor is the worst. With her enhanced lips and crappy attitude it makes the show almost unwatchable. She touches her hair every damn second and I just can't with her.

I do like that they all stay in their own rooms and there is very little alcohol. That part is kind of refreshing. I'm only a few episodes in and will probably keep watching it only because it is like a train wreck and I just can't look away.

If these men are representative of Arab men, I would advise any sane woman to keep their distance.

I found the men on the show to be aggressive and entitled, often belittling women. One even stated that his wife should put her life in second place after his. Some justified their behaviour by saying, "that's how I was raised." The borderline jealousy they displayed is alarming.

They exhibit traits of unchecked anger, disrespect toward others, and controlling behaviour towards women, coupled with an inflated ego. They frequently spoke about God, but their actions didn't align with their words.