Netflix Shares Release Date and First Look of Dating Series 'Love is Blind: Netherlands'

Netflix has announced the release date and unveiled the first look of the highly anticipated Love is Blind: Netherlands, the Dutch edition of the international dating series where singles search for love without ever seeing each other. Hosted by Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit, the series premieres exclusively on Netflix September 30 — and the first sparks are already flying. Love is Blind first premiered in the United States in 2020 and quickly became a global phenomenon, with local editions now available in Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Italy, France, Mexico, Love is Blind: Habibi, and Argentina. About Love is Blind: Netherlands In Love is Blind: Netherlands, 30 single men and women enter the pods in the hope of finding a genuine, lasting connection, without ever seeing the person they're talking to. They date in individual pods, separated by a thin wall, and have the chance to build an emotional connection before meeting face-to-face. If they feel they've found the right person, they can even get engaged before seeing each other for the first time. From there, the couples meet in person and find out whether their connection can survive outside the pods. They travel together, move in together, plan their weddings, and navigate the challenges of building a relationship in the real world.

And then comes the ultimate test: the altar. Will they say ‘I do’ and prove that love really is blind, or will they decide to go their separate ways?

Batch 1 of the first season of Love is Blind: Netherlands premieres September 30. The season consists of 10 episodes, following the singles as they navigate their journey to find love.

• Batch 1: September 30, 2026 (episodes 1 t/m 5)

• Batch 2: October 7,  2026 (episodes 6 t/m 8)

• Batch 3: October 14, 2026 (episode 9)

• Reunion: date to be announced

Hosts: Nicolette van Dam en Bas Smit Production company: Fremantle  Executive producer episode 1-9: Sascha de Hoog Executive producer reunion:  Antwan Broenland Director: Laurence Drenthe  Head of Content: Maarten Cornelis

Love is Blind: Netherlands premieres exclusively on Netflix September 30