The Love Is Blind Swedish edition has been released on Netflix, but unfortunately, it falls short of the envisioned greatness seen in other spin-offs of the widely adored show.
Sweden’s version of Love Is Blind has proven to be one of the shallowest spin-offs in the franchise. Similar to the original series, participants entered the pods with the goal of falling in love based on personality alone. However, the Swedish edition had a cast that seemed more focused on physical appearance than genuine connections.
The concept of the show is that if a contestant forms a strong bond with another participant, they will eventually become engaged and married. Love Is Blind: Sweden premiered on January 12 and introduced viewers to a captivating group of individuals. Unfortunately, in the initial episodes, it became evident that many were primarily interested in the physical appearance of their potential partners, rather than their personalities.
Overall, the cast members of Love Is Blind: Sweden proved to be too shallow, placing too much importance on looks rather than the deeper emotional connections that the show aims to foster.
The first season of Love Is Blind: Sweden introduced viewers to Rasmus Hedenstedt, a 32-year-old whose priorities seemed to lie in physical appearances rather than deeper connections. Rasmus openly expressed his concern about his partner’s looks, questioning whether she would be a “three” or a “ten.” He admitted to being quite superficial himself and acknowledged that looks held great significance in his choice of a partner. In one of the pod sessions, Rasmus even confessed that he didn’t have a clear mental image of his partner, Krisse-ly Kuldkepp, compared to the other women he had spoken to, which only heightened his curiosity about her.
However, Rasmus was not the only cast member on the show who prioritized physical attraction. Lucas Gustavsson and Emilia Holmqvist also faced challenges in their relationship once they moved beyond the pods. It was during their honeymoon in Cyprus that Lucas realized he lacked a strong physical attraction to his fiancé, leading him to distance himself from her. Despite Emilia’s attempts to be intimate, Lucas remained cold and distant, expressing his doubts about the level of physical chemistry between them.
Similarly, Catja Lövstrand and Christofer Pocock faced a similar issue in their relationship. Catja was not physically attracted to Christofer and even had reservations about his purple hair. She had hoped for a more conventional look, perhaps resembling an “Australian beach boy.” These instances highlighted the fact that love may not always be blind in the context of the show’s participants.
It is also worth noting that the cast of Love Is Blind: Sweden lacked diversity, which could be a missed opportunity in terms of representing a broader range of experiences and perspectives.
Amanda truly stands out as a remarkable member of the cast.
Amanda Jonegard emerges as one of the standout stars from the Swedish edition of Love is Blind. However, her connection with Sergio Rincon proves to be tumultuous due to several concerning signs. Sergio’s questionable Barcelona baby mama situation and his self-centered behavior depict him as dishonest and incompatible with Amanda’s kind-hearted personality. These observations are based on information from Netflix and YouTube.
