
Netflix's reality dating TV series "Love Is Blind" is built upon the premise that two people can build an emotional sight unseen – only talking through a wall in adjoining rooms known as pods – fall in love and become engaged. While it's worked for some couples, it hasn't for the most others. The latest season, which premiered Sept. 22, shows us that the series' formula may be broken though, offering a glimpse into the larger role that manipulation always plays in reality TV.