Love is Blind Season 8 Episode 3 recap: Singles must pick who their first choice is

Netflix's hit dating experiment Love is Blind returned with its third episode of Season 8, aptly titled "Hunger Games of Love." The show's premise remains unchanged—singles enter pods where they date potential partners without seeing them, hoping to form deep emotional connections before any physical meeting.

This week's episode brought the drama to new heights as contestants faced the pressure of choosing their number one connection, while others celebrated newfound love.

This episode of Love is Blind kicked off with a milestone moment—Joey and Monica's first meeting and engagement—before diving into the complicated web of connections forming in the pods. The individuals shared their dreams, anxieties, and deal-breakers, from love triangles to candid discussions about identity and family. The episode definitely lived up to the official synopsis's warning that "things get awkward in the women's quarters" and that heartache was imminent.

Singles mingle and establish bonds in Love is Blind Season 8 Episode 3

This episode of Love is Blind's opening gave viewers their first taste of success as Joey and Monica met face-to-face. Monica's excitement was palpable as she compared her new fiancé to "Tarzan," referencing his long hair—which, Joey revealed, he's growing to donate once it reaches 18 inches. Their chemistry continued off-screen, with Monica playfully suggesting she'd teach Joey how to rock a "man bun."

Sara and Ben's conversation on LGBTQIA+ acceptance was one of the many significant interactions that took place in the pods. After finding out, Sara talked candidly about her gay sister Lisa and her prior experiences with partners who abandoned her. When Sara opened up about her gaming experience, the topic of conversation lightened as they became friends over her passion for Call of Duty and Halo.

Madison's and Alex's connection deepened as she addressed his relationship concerns head-on, gifting him a stuffed "bearlien" and assuring him:

"Hearing about some of your past experiences. Well, I'm not that person."

Alex acknowledged his need to leave past "traumas" behind.

The revelation of many love triangles marked the height of the drama in the episode. Dave was caught between Molly, a former dancer, and Lauren, a teacher. He reflected, indicating his reluctance to date a teacher:

"But with Molly, I feel like she's the kind of type I would go after normally,"

In the meanwhile, friction arose from Madison's relationships with Mason and Alex, particularly after learning of Mason's engagement with Meg. Mason told Meg that she was unique, but he later told other guys that she wasn't his "top person."

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The women's quarters became a hotbed of emotion as contestants processed their overlapping connections. A fort-building activity turned awkward when Lauren left after hearing Molly discuss her connection with Dave. Madison's revelation about Mason's other connection with Meg led to her admitting her mind was "scrambled."

With Joey and Monica's engagement setting the bar, pressure mounts for other contestants to solidify their connections. The episode's ending suggests more drama ahead as contestants grapple with choosing their final partners. Multiple love triangles remain unresolved, and the preview hints at more emotional confrontations to come.

The experiment continues to test whether love truly is blind, but this episode proves that even without seeing each other, the path to love is far from straightforward.

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Love is Blind Season 8 is streaming exclusively on Netflix.