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Season 1 – Indian Matchmaking

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Drawing from decades of experiences, insights and traditional methods, Mumbai's premier matchmaker Sima Taparia strives to help single people find their perfect matches.
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Indian Matchmaking — Season 1

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A simplified exploration of a complicated tradition, Indian Matchmaking is beautifully shot, but its lack of cultural context - historical or current - undermines any real impact.

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Aditi Natasha Kini Bitch Media 03/16/2021
By presenting the most troubling aspects of Indian culture in the light-entertainment styling of a cutesy reality show, Indian Matchmaking falls short. Go to Full Review Yashica Dutt The Atlantic 08/03/2020
Indian Matchmaking allows a few jagged edges to remain as it tries to assure skeptical viewers that, ultimately, Indian arranged marriages aren't that bad. And that is the most chilling aspect of the show. Go to Full Review Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 07/27/2020
Especially galling is the way independent-minded women are shown the door. Go to Full Review Akhil Arora AkhilArora.com 02/17/2023
Netflix makes a lot of cringeworthy, regressive, trope-heavy reality TV — from Too Hot to Handle to Love Is Blind — and it keeps making them because people keep watching them. If Indian Matchmaking gets a season 2, you know where to look. Go to Full Review Radhika Menon Decider 02/23/2021
Indian Matchmaking is not the be-all, end-all show for Indian representation, and certainly isn't the first place to look if you're trying to learn about South Asian culture. But the truth is that it reveals many blemishes in the way... Go to Full Review Diane Pershing Malibu Times 11/20/2020
I admit I began watching this show as a lark-a friend recommended it as a perfect, much-needed escape from recent reality. But I have stayed around for some pretty profound truths about human nature... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Heather F 08/22/2023 My husband and I love this show. I usually despise dating shows like the trashy Bachelor/Bachelorette. Instead, this show follows the journey of finding a mate in a clean and wholesome way. In addition, the interviews within the episodes brings a smile to you face and you get a small glimpse into a fascinating culture. I seriously cannot wait to watch season 4 See more sachin j @satcitananda 07/13/2023 Snobby, only suitable for NRI's with big bank balance and the ultra rich. Very far from reality See more Sachin E @sachineldho 07/16/2021 Did not watch the show. But this is a midfinger to the patriarchial arranged marriage system. See more 09/13/2020 There's plenty to criticize about how the show approaches class, religion, culture, gender roles etc. but it's a dating show and it worked for me in a big way. And I was able to read between the lines about much of that. Well done, well shot, and entertaining. Most incredible of all, my husband who HATES reality TV watched the entire thing. See more 08/13/2020 I don't think they're glorifying arranged marriage. A lot of the candidates were trash or their family were assholes but some of them grew and all of them were interesting to watch. Also it was refreshing to watch what is essentially a dating show where the host is super honest to the candidates, and doesn't sugarcoat anything. Sidenote: Vyasars voice sounds like a cross between Seth Rogen and Neil deGrasse Tyson which was amazing. See more 08/08/2020 Great show!! Binge watched Season 1 in one day. I can't wait for Season 2! See more Read all reviews
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Sima Taparia

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 16, 2020 Slim, Trim and Educated Sima meets three unlucky-in-love clients, including a stubborn Houston lawyer, a picky Mumbai bachelor and a misunderstood New Jersery event planner. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 16, 2020 Just Find Me Someone! Nadia and Aparna's dates have mixed results; friends and family members gets honest with Pradhyuman; Sima consults a face reader for clarity on her clients. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 16, 2020 I'm Trying My Best! A setback with Vinay makes Nadia feel discouraged; Sima offers two more prospects to Aparna; feeling the pressure, Pradhyuman finally goes on a date. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 16, 2020 I Want to See You Again Nadia goes on a promising date; Pradhyuman sees a life coach; Sima sends Aparna to an astrologer; she seeks a cultural match for guidance counselor Vyasar. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 16, 2020 Take the Elephant Out of the Room Pradhyuman goes on a date with a model; as Aparna's luck seems to turn, Vyasar hits a snag; Akshay's mother insists he marry within the year. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 2020 It's High Time Vyasar and Rashi bond; as Akshay rejects more than 5 dozen matches, Preeti gives him an ultimatum; progressive Ankita looks for an equal partner. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 16, 2020 Marriages Are Breaking Like Bisquits Sima faces a challenge with single mother Rupam; Ankita makes a vexing discovery about her match; Vyasar frets over revealing his father's past to Rashi. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 16, 2020 Adjustment and Compromise Akshay makes a decision while a new path emerges for Rupam; Ankita has an empowering epiphany; Sima's work never stops, even as her clients move on. Details

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Indian Matchmaking — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date
Jul 16, 2020
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