Netflix has announced a Canadian edition of its streaming hit Love Is Blind and is now accepting applications from people across the country.
Format and how it works
The show follows the same structure that made the American version a global conversation starter. Singles speak and form connections while separated by a wall in private "pods." Participants may become engaged without ever having seen their partner. Couples then meet face to face, take a group getaway, move in together and meet each other's families before a final ceremony in which they either marry or part ways.
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Pods | Singles interact sight unseen and develop relationships |
| Engagement | Couples can become engaged before meeting in person |
| Face-to-face | Newly engaged couples meet, travel and test compatibility |
| Decision | Couples either marry or separate at the final ceremony |
Reaction from Canadian fans and casting
The streaming service revealed the spinoff on its Instagram account. Casting is open for Canadians interested in participating.
"It was the first thing that I saw when I opened my Instagram. ... I was shocked," said Vancouver resident Fernanda Estrada De La Rosa, a longtime fan who immediately applied. "I was like, this is where I need to apply. So I did it right away."
Estrada De La Rosa told CBC News the show's premise — dating without seeing the other person — appealed as a novel approach compared with other reality formats.
What this means for the Canadian screen sector
While Netflix did not disclose production details such as filming location or timeline in the announcement, the move brings a high-profile international format to Canada. For viewers, it creates the opportunity to see Canadians — rather than imported casts — in a widely watched franchise. For industry workers, formats like this can generate jobs in production, casting and post‑production whenever local shoots are staged.
Producers of the original series turned the unconventional premise into a global phenomenon after the U.S. launch in February 2020. That success made the show one of Netflix's more discussed reality properties and paved the way for international versions.
How to apply
The casting call is currently open to Canadian applicants. Netflix posted the initial notice on its Instagram account; further casting details and application steps are available via the platform's casting portal and show-specific pages.
- Announcement platform: Instagram
- Eligibility: Canadians (casting open now)
- Series format: conversations in pods, engagements sight unseen, followed by in-person meetings and a final decision
As the production progresses, Canadians can expect updates on casting deadlines, filming schedules and how the show’s Canadian context might shape storylines and participant experiences. For now, the primary, confirmed facts are Netflix's announcement, the opening of casting and enthusiastic reactions from fans who have already begun applying.
