There is a moment of genuine sweetness in amongst all the mundanity in the latest episode of Love Island. Andrew and Tasha, who were coupled up by the public as the show debuted on Monday, are both feeling bruised after they flirted with other contestants during a game. Tasha admits that she is scared of seeming too available to Andrew, as doing that in the past has always left her open to getting hurt. Andrew hugs her, and tells her “communication is key”. Granted, it’s simple stuff. But it’s a reminder of how the show can demonstrate genuine growth between people.
There’s not much sweetness to be found elsewhere. Luca is intent on getting with Gemma, whether Davide “looks like a Greek god or not”. In the last episode, he had “pulled Gemma for a chat”, but now Davide is upset with Luca for not warning him he was going to do this first. It’s a conversation we’ve seen play out many times on Love Island before. It is not interesting.
