Love Island USA

If you want reality entertainment that actually understands its own format, Love Island USA is available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Hulu and Paramount Plus Premium right now. 8 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Iain Stirling anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Stan.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Love Island USA earns its spot. Love Island USA has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. The matchmaking begins as a group of single "Islanders" come together in a stunning villa on a beautiful tropical island, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders pair up and those who are not coupled are at risk of being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn't always run smoothly. The casting of Iain Stirling and Ariana Madix is sharper than the genre usually manages. Across 8 seasons (2019–2026), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The editing in Love Island USA does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Love Island USA is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. Viewers who responded to Too Hot to Handle will find a lot to like here too. 8 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. The format has been copied endlessly since Love Island USA first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

Love Island USA is currently airing new episodes, created by Brent Baker, Mark Busk-Cowley, Tom Gould and Jo Scarratt-Jones — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.