Best shows to stream this week – Love is Blind: Japan and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
In an age in which image is everything, and anyone not continually posting on Instagram is tantamount to an Orwellian “unperson”, a reality dating series that seemingly suggests looks don’t matter must be operating at a considerable distance from that reality. Mustn’t it?Love is Blind: Japan (Netflix), part of a spin-off franchise of the original American show, offers a modern take on the arranged marriage, insofar as the future spouses don’t meet until after they are committed to a trip down…
In an age in which image is everything, and anyone not continually posting on Instagram is tantamount to an Orwellian “unperson”, a reality dating series that seemingly suggests looks don’t matter must be operating at a considerable distance from that reality. Mustn’t it?Love is Blind: Japan (Netflix), part of a spin-off franchise of the original American show, offers a modern take on the arranged marriage, insofar as the future spouses don’t meet until after they are committed to a trip down…