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This article contains spoilers to the finale of \u201cLove Is Blind\u201d Season 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The \u201cLove Is Blind\u201d finale is here. Season 8 has widely been a disappointment to fans and critics<\/a>, who cite the long, boring episodes and the lack of chemistry between some of the couples as reasons why this installment just hasn\u2019t grabbed our attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Friday\u2019s episode, four couples finally made it to the altar, and we find out who says \u201cI do.\u201d On Sunday, Netflix<\/a> is airing the show\u2019s reunion, hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, so audiences can see updates on the relationships and \u2014 hopefully \u2014 find out juicy details about what we didn\u2019t get to see unfold on screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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celebrity.land staff members watched the entire season and shared their thoughts about the couples \u2014 and where the Netflix series failed in its eighth installment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sara And Ben Finally Break It Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga in Episode 813 of “Love Is Blind.”<\/div>\n
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TikTok kind of spoiled this outcome, but are we really surprised that Sara turned down Ben? As much as she talked about how great Ben was and how special he made her feel, it always felt like Sara was overcompensating for feelings that weren\u2019t actually there. She wasn\u2019t even interested in staying in a relationship with Ben when he suggested so at the altar. According to her, their values didn\u2019t align the way she wanted, and that\u2019s ultimately why she said no. I do still wonder if that TikTok situation with Ben\u2019s ex played a part in this split, too, though. Nonetheless, this breakup was for the best. \u2014 Njera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s so important for women to trust their intuition, and I think this is a prime example of that. I love that she wasn\u2019t cruel and that she didn\u2019t cry. I also love that he didn\u2019t flip out or anything either. I get why Sara wouldn\u2019t want to be with Ben because some of his responses about topics she cared about gave passive and complicit. At the very least, he should have shown more curiosity, like she said. I don\u2019t think they\u2019ll work out if they did happen to get back together, especially given all the videos online about Ben. Sara may have dodged a bullet with all of that. \u2014 Taiyler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I gasped when Sara said she didn\u2019t really want to keep dating him. I guess I don\u2019t understand why she kept saying all these great things about him. Like, I never saw his greatness. He just seemed only half-interested in her and her interests. Sara saying that he didn\u2019t show any curiosity in her was what solidified that they did not need to be in a relationship. Even when they were having a conversation in one of the episode\u2019s last week, he was kinda just like, well, I\u2019m too tired to talk now. It made for an uncomfortable viewing experience. Also! Sara mentioned, among politics and LGBTQ issues, that she was unclear of Ben\u2019s stance on the vaccine? I need to know more about that. All vaccines? The COVID vaccine? Is he an anti-vaxxer? I need clarity! \u2014 Erin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I also wonder why Sara let this relationship go all the way to the altar despite so many red flags leading up to it? But a part of me feels like Sara wanted this to work out on a fundamentally superficial level. They looked good together on paper, and she knew it, which offers a couple a certain amount of social clout. Also by marrying him, she could check off that all important social marker of being considered \u201can actual adult\u201d by getting married. But I\u2019m glad she decided to embrace a less certain path and dump him. Hopefully she\u2019ll learn from this experience and open herself up to finding a real life partner and not some thinly veiled MAGA doofus who has no real respect for her opinions. \u2014 Elyse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Monica And Joey Amicably Say \u2018I Don\u2019t\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Monica Danus and Joey Leveille in Episode 813 of “Love Is Blind.”<\/div>\n
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I think Joey and Monica may be the first couple in \u201cLove is Blind\u201d history to get applauded for breaking up. I have to admit, I did not see this breakup coming, and I think that\u2019s due to the show not showing much of the couple\u2019s dynamic other than the pair being two little goofs together. I recall thinking when Joey initially proposed to Monica in the pods that there seemed to be a lack of emotion on his end, but I shook it off since their initial meeting seemed pretty cute. Monica expressed some hesitations while she was getting all glammed up for the wedding, but I think the real nail in the coffin for her was when Joey delivered his very weird vows that focused so much on their \u201cjourney\u201d together, but lacked anything about his hopes for the future with her, or why he loved her. Monica looked extremely disappointed in his vows, and I don\u2019t blame her for sobering up and calling the whole thing off. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Also, I\u2019ve just got to mention the music used for their breakup was annoyingly on the nose as per usual. I think they played a cover of \u201cI Can\u2019t Make You Love Me,\u201d and after Monica says in a confessional that she \u201cwould have liked a different outcome, but I want to be chosen\u201d they cut to her sitting in her car alone looking sadly out the window with the lyrics, \u201cCause I can\u2019t make you love me, if you don\u2019t.\u201d Jesus, LIB, stop with this. You don\u2019t need to narrate every scene through the lyrics of a song. We\u2019re not idiots. Like that song says, \u201cdon\u2019t patronize, don\u2019t patroniiiiiiiize.\u201d \u2014 Elyse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I was pleasantly surprised by how well these two handled not getting married. This might be the most mature breakup we\u2019ve ever witnessed on \u201cLove Is Blind.\u201d I\u2019m glad they both acknowledged that it didn\u2019t feel right to say \u201cI do\u201d if they weren\u2019t 100% sure about taking that leap. I could see them dating after the show without the added pressure of a wedding or even just being friends because they seemed to have a pretty solid connection either way. \u2014 Njera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes, I agree. What an amicable set of \u201cI Don\u2019ts.\u201d This may have been the most heartwarming of rejections I\u2019ve seen on the show \u2014 they even walked down the aisle holding hands afterward (but, admittedly, it was a little awkward when they said goodbye). I don\u2019t know if I actually expected Monica to say no, but Monica sounded concerned from the start of the day as Joey was just cruising along. I think this could have been different if each of them didn\u2019t hold back. I could totally see them being a couple and working things out down the line without the added pressure of the experiment, and I hope that\u2019s the case. \u2014 Taiyler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Virginia Finally Reveals Her Thoughts About Devin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Devin Buckley in Episode 813 of “Love Is Blind.”<\/div>\n
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Virginia, you ain\u2019t wrong, queen! It felt like everyone \u2014 including her parents, her friends and Devin\u2019s mom \u2014 had been in denial about where Virginia stood during their wedding day. She didn\u2019t at all seem excited or happy like they all said. To me, her demeanor that day read as her being anxious and, ultimately, like she felt like she was going to regret getting married to him. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While I do feel for Devin (his tears definitely tugged on my heartstrings), I think the reaction from his family and friends was uncalled for. Someone specifically said \u201cI just don\u2019t understand these girls,\u201d and I didn\u2019t like the way Devin\u2019s mom seemed to question Virginia when talking to Devin. It felt like Devin\u2019s people acted like she had cussed him out and spit on him at the altar, but in my view, she was relatively gracious given the situation. Devin knew the risks of the experiment when he signed up for it. I\u2019m sure that doesn\u2019t take away the feeling of rejection, but he\u2019s definitely not a victim. Virginia\u2019s concerns were valid, and she wasn\u2019t actively trying to hurt him. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I\u2019m also very curious about the check that Virginia said Devin received as a wedding gift but didn\u2019t mention to her. All in all, I doubt these two will reconcile in the real world based on his and his family\u2019s reactions, but I guess we\u2019ll hear more about all that at the reunion. \u2014 Taiyler <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I low-key cheered when Virginia told Devin no. Finally, she voiced the concerns I\u2019ve been waiting for her to speak on all season! Honestly, Virginia was very gentle in turning Devin down, but I wish she didn\u2019t wait until the wedding day to say how she really felt. Both of them could\u2019ve saved a LOT of time in this experiment had they had deeper conversations about their political beliefs and moral values in the pods or early on in their engagement. It seemed like Virginia already had her mind made up before the wedding even started because she looked more anxious than excited about it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I do feel bad for Devin, but I think he should take this whole experience as a lesson. One of the concerns Virginia shared was the fact that Devin was very closed off when it came to having hard conversations, so maybe he\u2019ll learn how to be more open-minded in future relationships. Or, at the very least, he\u2019ll develop a firmer stance on issues like politics and abortion rights versus leaning on his conservative family\u2019s beliefs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I have a feeling we\u2019ll hear about some more drama from these two (finally) once we catch up with them at the reunion. Maybe then we\u2019ll hear how they really felt all season long instead of just smiling and agreeing on everything. \u2014 Njera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I was also so happy when Virginia said no. Her demeanor while getting ready and talking to her friends told me everything I needed to know about what she was going to say at the altar. She looked unsure and concerned. She could barely speak! Devin sobbing at the altar was sad, but hearing Virginia describe how their relationship was unfolding off screen revealed a lot. I can understand the impulse to protect her husband-to-be, but this experiment often reveals the not-so-good sides of people, and it wasn\u2019t her responsibility to shield audiences from his views. Devin decided to go on a popular reality show, so he should accept the fact that they are going to explore all sides of his life. It\u2019s wack that he didn\u2019t want us to see that. Don\u2019t sign up for the show if you aren\u2019t willing to be open. Also, quite frankly, ain\u2019t no way I woulda made it to the altar without having sex with my partner. Ain\u2019t no way. \u2014 Erin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OK, has anyone else noticed the way Virginia insincerely says the phrase \u201cthank you\u201d in high-pressure situations? When she first met Devin and he was complimenting her on her appearance, she kept on nervously saying \u201cthank you\u201d in a tone that didn\u2019t quite seem genuine. I chalked that up to nerves, but she did the same while getting ready for the wedding, saying \u201cthank you\u201d to compliments in a way that also felt performative. I feel like her weird \u201cthank you\u201d tone is somewhat of a tell for her, and she does this when she doesn\u2019t exactly want to share what she\u2019s actually thinking or feeling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It was so nice to finally meet the real Virginia in her post-breakup confessional. She finally expressed how she really felt about the relationship and her valid concerns about Devin. I found it very interesting that she said Devin would often shut down any kind of conversation about politics when they were on camera, and implied that she felt she was walking on eggshells whenever the cameras were rolling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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My only qualm, which I think you guys would agree with, is that I wish we met the real Virginia earlier rather than having to watch her play the role of a docile and complacent woman with few opinions of her own, when that wasn\u2019t the case at all. We should have known she wasn\u2019t that meek simply by her insistence of a prenup, but I feel sad that we only got to know a very small slice of who she is. \u2014 Elyse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Taylor And Daniel Are In Love<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Taylor Haag and Daniel Hastings in Episode 813 of “Love Is Blind.”<\/div>\n
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Alex Brown, Ben Mezzenga, Mason Horacen and Devin Buckley in “Love Is Blind.”<\/div>\n
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I\u2019m happy for Taylor and Daniel. They seem genuinely happy. I was bored to tears watching them, but hey, this experiment worked for them \u2014 despite that Instagram moment that I\u2019m still unclear about that resolution. So kudos to them and their future Christmas cards. \u2014 <\/span>Erin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This couple was our only \u201cyes\u201d of the season and I still don\u2019t feel anything. I do wish them the best. I just found them boring to watch besides the Instagram moment that was very quickly settled somehow. <\/span>\u2014Taiyler<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Every season, we get the surefire couple who doesn\u2019t run into any major issues and ultimately says yes at the altar. That, of course, was Taylor and Daniel, and I\u2019m not at all shocked. Happy that this was the one successful pairing, but I was bored out of my mind watching these two all season long. Not even the Instagram hiccup was enough to draw me in. \u2014 <\/span>Njera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes, I get it. They were the sincere yet boring couple of the season. But isn\u2019t being boring and not having huge, blow-out drama indicative of a potentially healthy and long-lasting relationship? If this show has taught us anything, it seems like watching real love unfold isn\u2019t always that entertaining, despite what rom-coms try to sell us.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I did shed a few tears watching these two get married, because they both looked so happy and sincerely in love. I also thought it was cute when Daniel\u2019s mom appeared moved and impressed by Taylor\u2019s vows. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I have to admit, I was a bit surprised by how religious these two ended up being during their ceremony, which I guess was kind of dumb on my part, because the two have only expressed how much they love Christmas a thousand times. But hey, to each their own. I hope their religious views align more with Sara\u2019s rather than Ben or Devin\u2019s \u2014 that\u2019s all I\u2019m saying! \u2014 <\/span>Elyse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Where This Season Really Failed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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I would argue that they failed at casting this season. The audience should have been offered more intriguing characters and plotlines \u2014 whether that be by way of straight-up messiness or undeniable romance and warmth. <\/span>I also have a problem with the limited diversity of this season, which obviously also limits viewer interest and investment in the couples. \u2014 <\/span>Taiyler<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Agreed, casting truly sucked this season. The lack of diversity was my biggest issue, but, overall, this cast just lacked people with interesting personalities. There wasn\u2019t one standout couple that I felt particularly invested in, whether it be because of drama or a genuine love connection that sparked. We didn\u2019t even have a good villain to spice things up. There was also a big emphasis on politics, which I actually appreciated since past seasons have ignored the topic entirely. However, a lot of those conversations between couples felt forced by production rather than a natural dialogue. We could tell by how many contestants (mainly the men) didn\u2019t have a clear viewpoint to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This was the first season of \u201cLove Is Blind\u201d where I struggled to get through each and every episode because of how incredibly boring they were. Something has to give going forward. Next season has to have a better cast, less filler footage, more intrigue and <\/span>way<\/span> better storylines to follow because Season 8 wasn\u2019t it. \u2014 <\/span>Njera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The season was too long. Each of the episodes were too long, and we spent way too many episodes in the pods. I also thought there was only one couple who actually had chemistry throughout the season: Taylor and Daniel. Everyone else just seemed like they were just trying to coast through the rest of the season. Gimme some heat! I want passion, Netflix! \u2014 <\/span>Erin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I was also struggling to get through these episodes! Usually, getting through the pods is a challenge for me, and it felt 10x harder given how many pod episodes there were this time around. I hoped for more after the pods, but they gave us next to nothing. \u2014<\/span>Taiyler<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I agree with everything you guys have already said. There\u2019s too many episodes in the pods, and each episode in the season felt bloated with nothingness. It\u2019s just a bunch of words with nothing much behind them. I agree that the show could do a lot better with casting, but I think their bad reputation is starting to bite LIB\u2019s procedures in the ass. Despite finding the premise of the show intriguing \u2014 and with the knowledge that modern dating culture is a fucking hellscape \u2014 I\u2019d never go on this show with all the lawsuits aimed at production\u2019s questionable behavior. I do recall seeing a TikTok in which a woman from Minneapolis seemed to break down why this cast was so bad. She basically said that production had tried to cast a more diverse group of interesting singles in Minneapolis, because they do exist, but many of these people turned it down because they didn\u2019t really want to become D-List celebrities. She said something along the lines of people who live in Minneapolis live there because they want to live a normal life and value their privacy. So they ended up casting people who wanted some kind of clout. \u2014 Elyse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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