All The Addictive Dating Shows to Fill the Void Love Island Left Behind

Watching romance while sitting on your sofas, cuddled in blankets, is very comforting, and when the romance comes with a little drama, it strangely becomes a guilty pleasure. For Love Island fans, the end of the season leaves a pink-flamingo-shaped hole in our hearts and for all the right reasons.

Nonetheless, the global dating universe is still thriving and is certainly vibrant with new and returning shows that offer everything from tropical flirting to deeply emotional journeys and glitzy matchmaking, the Indian style. Whether you’re planning your wedding or just craving a love-fueled drama, these dating shows available on streaming platforms in India are sure to keep the sparks flying.

Best Dating Shows to Watch After Love Island

Perfect Match (2024)

Available on Netflix, this show, released in 2024, is Love Island turned up a notch. This reality mash-up pulls all the fan-favourite contestants from hits like Too Hot TO Handle, The Circle, The Bachelor and Love is Blind, and places them all under one roof. 

While coupling-up players is one central theme of the show, players must also strategically match to gain control over the game. Season 3 is set to drop on August 1, 2025, and is already being hyped for high-stakes showdowns, designer swimwear and explosive reunions. This star-studded spin-off is all designer love triangles for all those who love lavish tropical villas and over-the-top dating antics.

Watch it here.

Better Late Than Single (2025)

This new Korean dating show is a soft, introspective alternative to the chaos-filled love stories. The show premiered on Netflix on July 8, 2025, and follows nine singles (many of whom have never dated, ever!) in their 30s and 40s as they embark on a romantic bootcamp in Jeju Island. 

Guided by therapists and Korean celebrities, they explore emotional growth in terms of vulnerability, self-worth and what it means to find love later in life. A thoughtful and beautifully shot series, it gives a serious Singles Inferno meets therapy retreat vibe.

Watch it here.

The Ultimate: Queer Love- Season 2 (2023)

Focused on LGBTQ+ relationships, this high-stakes and emotionally complex show follows five LGBTQ+ couples, one half of each giving their partner an ultimatum to marry or to move on. This season, filmed in a luxury villa, hit records high with heartfelt conversations, surprise engagements and all the existential dilemmas of commitments.

While some feel pressured into happy endings, the emotional depth and representation make the show a standout post-Love Island watch. It is raw, real and ideal for viewers who are looking for love stories beyond the heteronormative spectrum.

Watch it here.

Temptation Island (2023)

This is the Indian version of the golden era dating format, and it’s just as spicy. Available on Jio Hotstar, this season, couples test their loyalty by living in separate villas, in Alibaug, with groups of singles, exploring temptation under the sun. Hosted by Karan Kundra and Mouni Roy, this show offers its viewers glamour (a lot of it!), lavish decor and explosive drama- obviously. It is tailor-made for all the fans of Love Island who want the same energy but with an Indian touch.

Watch it here.

Hear Me Love Me (2018)

An Amazon Prime show hosted by Shilpa Shetty, this show follows a woman who goes on three virtual dates where she sees everything but the man’s face. This show has effectively flipped the entire format of dating shows and is based on personality-first dating with a unique emotional twist.

Once the protagonist makes her choice, she can see the suitor’s face. The 2018 show is raw, charming, and very relevant in a post-dating-app world where appearance often comes before connection.

Watch it here.

Love on The Spectrum (2025)

Swapping drama for empathy, this heartfelt docuseries available on Netflix follows individuals on the autism spectrum navigating real-world dating. The show’s third season debuted on April 2, 2025, and has been praised as a warm hug that offers a genuine emotional connection and compassion.

Watch it here.