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"Love Is Blind," Season Eight. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix
Here's what's new on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, Max, Paramount+, Disney+ and Hulu.
What we're watching: Minnesota contestants will find out if "Love Is Blind," the relationships of high school sweethearts are tested and new guests check in to "The White Lotus."
"Love Is Blind," Season Eight, available Friday on Netflix
Zoom in: Singles from Minnesota, including a wine bar owner, a former Timberwolves cheerleader and a Gerber baby model, will enter the pods in the fifth year of Netflix's hit unscripted series.
What they're saying: Nick Lachey, co-host of the show with his wife, Vanessa, tells Axios relatability is the secret to the show's success.
- "We can identify with these issues, struggles and hurdles that [the contestants] have to jump over. We all see pieces of our own lives in what's happening," Lachey says.
The latest: A married couple from last season, filmed in D.C., has already called it quits.
"Sweethearts," available now on Prime Video
State of play: This reality show follows six high school couples from Charleston, South Carolina, during their senior year and last summer together before college.
Behind the scenes: The series is produced by Chris Coelen and Kinetic Content — the group behind "Love Is Blind" and "Married at First Sight."
"The White Lotus," Season Three, available Sunday on Max
The intrigue: This season of the satirical series will be set in a resort in Thailand with new cast members, including Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Tayme Thapthimthong.
Driving the news: The Emmy-winning HBO series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
More new titles to stream:
"Yellowjackets," Season Three, on Paramount+ with Showtime
- Two-time Oscar-winner Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby") and "Community" star Joel McHale join the cast in guest roles this season. Available Friday.
"Muslim Matchmaker" on Hulu
- Matchmakers Hoda Abrahim and Yasmin Elhady help Muslim American singles navigate dating while staying true to their values and beliefs. Available now.
"Cobra Kai," Season Six, on Netflix
- This "Karate Kid" spinoff series will conclude with the premiere of the final five episodes. Available now.
- What's next: "Karate Kid: Legends," a film starring Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan and Ben Wang, will be released in theaters May 30.
"50,000 First Dates: A True Story," on Prime Video
- This two-part documentary follows the true story of a Toronto-based entrepreneur who suddenly loses her memory and forgets her fiancé along with decades of her life. Available now.
"Surviving Black Hawk Down," on Netflix
- The soldiers and civilians who survived the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia are interviewed in this three-part docuseries. Available now.
- Flashback: The battle inspired the film "Black Hawk Down," which won two Academy Awards.
"The Gorge," on Apple TV+
- Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver star in this film about two highly-trained operatives appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast, mysterious gorge, protecting the world from a threat that lurks within. Available Friday.
"Harlem Ice," on Disney+
- This documentary series follows the girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions and performances on the global stage. Available now.
"Felipe Esparza: Raging Fool," on Netflix
- The "Superstore" star discusses his upbringing, marriage and aging in this fourth comedy special. Available now.
"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," on Peacock
- Renée Zellweger returns to portray the titular character as she sets out on a new journey to find love four years after the death of her husband (played by Colin Firth). Available now.
"Sly Lives (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," on Hulu
- The life and legacy of Sly Stone, leader of the iconic funk band Sly & The Family Stone, is examined in the second feature documentary directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Available now.
"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep," on Netflix
- This animated entry in "The Witcher" universe follows a mutated monster hunter who finds himself drawn into a centuries old conflict between humans and merpeople. Available now.
"Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 years later," on Paramount+
- This remastered version of the 18 Grammys winner's iconic installment of the MTV Unplugged series features additional footage of Clapton discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances. Available now.
"La Dolce Villa," on Netflix
Scott Foley ("Scandal") stars in the rom-com about a successful businessman and father who unintentionally finds romance while trying to stop his daughter (played by Maia Reficco) from restoring a crumbling villa in Italy. Available now.
