The much-awaited live reunion of Netflix’s hit reality dating show, “Love is Blind,” faced an unexpected delay on Sunday, leaving fans frustrated (CNN). The streaming service was set to air the fourth season’s live reunion on Sunday, but the special failed to load for viewers, causing displeasure among fans who were eagerly waiting to watch the episode (Yahoo Sports). The special did not disappoint, though, since it was reported that it was so chaotic that every contestant “became the villain” during the reunion (BuzzFeed News).
The delay of the live reunion is considered a bad move for Netflix, considering the hype around the series and the streamer’s plans to penetrate live content. The streaming platform offered an apology to viewers after the reunion was postponed for over an hour, leaving fans disappointed (CBS News).
However, subscribers were relieved to learn that Netflix’s “Love is Blind” reunion special, which was initially delayed, aired the next day (Deadline). The episode finally made it to the air on Monday, April 17, at 12 p.m. after its anticipated live launch on Sunday (AP News).
The reunion was one of Netflix’s attempts to join the live content world, but it encountered unexpected issues. While viewers waited for over an hour to watch the reunion, Rolling Stone reports that Netflix’s first live reunion show finally aired, but it was late after the delays and glitches viewers experienced the previous day.
The delay of the “Love is Blind” live reunion caused a stir on social media, with many online users condemning Netflix for the technical problems. Even so, the show’s fans reportedly found the reunion episode worth the delay (The New York Times).
In conclusion, Netflix’s live reunion of “Love is Blind” caused some excitement and frustration among fans. While the streamer encountered some technical problems, subscribers were finally able to watch the reunion the next day, which did not disappoint despite the delay.
