A recap of the latest episodes of “Mafatim” (“Married at First Sight”) says the season has reached the point where all the couples have moved into their shared apartments, making the coming couples’ weekend the next major test. The piece, by Sharon Golan Meiri and published on June 24, 2024, reviews which pairs look most likely to survive and which are already in trouble.
The article is especially skeptical about Noa and Ari, describing their romance as a three-way relationship with the camera. Noa wants to document the moment and manages the relationship carefully, while Ari is tired of that dynamic and says in therapy with Yael that he is “losing himself” and “is not himself anymore.” He reportedly was close to leaving, but the conversation turned into kissing instead.
Dor and Sophie are said to be going through a mild shakeup of their own. Sophie expresses love in words, while Dor still shows it only physically and has not managed, or perhaps not wanted, to verbalize his feelings. The writer suggests the real issue may be that he does not feel as intensely as Sophie does, even if he is attached to her and comfortable with her.
The newest couple, Niv and Assaf, are described as unexpectedly warming up during the second half of their honeymoon. Niv drops some of her sarcasm, helped by Assaf’s steady, open demeanor, and the two are already moving into a neutral apartment. By contrast, Avitar and Noi are heading for a possible early exit, especially after their first meeting with Noi’s family.
The sharpest clash came during a shopping trip at Fox Home, where Neta and Avitar received an expenses-paid outing from the production. Neta wanted to buy gifts for wounded soldiers instead of cups for their home, but repeatedly brushed aside Avitar’s ideas and later dismissed his attempt to talk about his feelings in the car. The recap closes with Leki and Tomer, arguing that his sexual blockage is psychological rather than physical, that she is handling the situation with dignity, and that she should not wait around for him to solve it, even if he eventually can with long-term therapy.
