I love this show. I've watched all 5 episodes already and will no doubt finish the next 5 over the weekend!
My thoughts on the couples:
Danielle & Nick - thought they were the strongest couple at first but Danielle is definitely starting to self-sabotage, which is a shame because I think they have potential and could be great together, but she's clearly expecting to get hurt so that's what's gonna happen.
Shake & Deepti - couldn't stand Shake at first but I think he's already shown some growth. Deepti will definitely end up getting hurt though. If there's no physical attraction there's really nothing that can be done about it.
Kyle & Shaina - can we please talk about that awkward kiss when they first met! It was painful to watch. I can't tell if he's really deluded or if he does realize she's not that into him. She's really giving him nothing to suggest that things will work out. Also who doesn't believe in evolution in this day and age??? That alone would be a firm dealbreaker for me.
Shayne & Natalie - Natalie's my favorite on the show. Shayne can go F himself. When a couple on the show has an argument as early on as in the pods, that's really not a good sign (has that even happened before?). They're clearly not compatible. Also I feel like he keeps stonewalling her, the way he just walks off whenever things aren't going well.
Mallory & Salvador - I have SUCH a crush on Sal! My god... his smile! If Mal doesn't want to marry him I will.
And to top it off he's such a sweetheart, so it's horrible to watch Mal hurting him. I liked her at first but she's starting to annoy me.
Jarrette & Iyanna - Iyanna's lovely, Jarrette's being a dick. It was so inappropriate for him to comment on Mal not getting a gold ring. I admit I do think he and Mal would look better as a couple, but they both made their decisions and they're being really unfair to their current partners.