Meet the 'Love Is Blind' season 5 cast who will embark on the wild dating experiment

The pods are open, and the Love Is Blind season 5 cast is ready to kick back and get comfortable.

Given the success of the previous season—Brett and Tiffany's instant connection, Zack and Bliss' unexpected path to love—it seems that singles are entering the experiment with excitement and open hearts.

But as we know well, this series is beloved for its dramatics, and judging from the season 5 trailer, we're getting a lot of it: alleged setups, premature declarations of love and several instances of cold feet. Let's meet the crew responsible for what's sure to be an unforgettable moment in reality TV history.

Who's joining the 'Love Is Blind' season 5 cast?

The Netflix hit is making its way back to the Lone Star State to (blindly) up singles in the Houston area. Here's who was brave enough to participate in the unorthodox test:

Aaliyah

• Age: 29

• Instagram: @aalove4_

• Occupation: ICU Travel Nurse

Carter

• Age: 30

• Instagram: @carterdaleyall

• Occupation: Construction

Erica

• Age: 27

• Instagram: @ericaanthony

• Occupation: Marketing Manager

Chris

• Age: 28

• Instagram: @chrisfoxxy

• Occupation: Project Manager for Commercial and Retail Development

Connor

• Age: 31

• Instagram: @connor_t_moore

• Occupation: Geoscientist

Efrain

• Age: 27

• Instagram:  @eefffyy03

• Occupation: Software Sales

Enoch (27)

• Age: 27

• Instagram: @enoch_culliver

• Occupation: Financial Advisor

Ernesto

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @esj_28

• Occupation: Supply Chain Manager, Oil and Gas

Estefania

• Age: 30

• Instagram: @estefbaila

• Occupation: Teacher/Dancer

Izzy

• Age: 31

• Instagram: @izzyzapata_

• Occupation: Sales

Jared "JP"

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @instalessjared

• Occupation: Firefighter

Jarred

• Age: 34

• Instagram: @jarredinpictures

• Occupation: University Director 

Johnie

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @johniemaraist

• Occupation: Lawyer

Josh

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @jsimmons1818

• Occupation: Sales Rep

Justice

• Age: 28

• Instagram: @thattrainerjustice

• Occupation: Personal Trainer

Linda

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @lindachi__

• Occupation: Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Lydia

• Age: 32

• Instagram:  @lavg

• Occupation: Geologist

Maris

• Age: 30

• Instagram:  @maris_tx

• Occupation: HR Specialist

Mayra

• Age: 25

• Instagram: @mayraaa_c

• Occupation: Minister

Milton

• Age: 25

• Instagram: @jamesmiltonj4

• Occupation: Petroleum Engineer

Miriam

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @mimah_

• Occupation: Scientist

Paige (32)

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @paigetilly

• Occupation: Stylist

Renee

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @missreneepoche

• Occupation: Veterinarian

Robert

• Age: 30

• Instagram: @rockwithrob

• Occupation: Special Education Teacher

Shondra

• Age: 32

• Instagram: @shonlaaa

• Occupation: Flight Attendant

Stacy (34)

• Age: 34

• Instagram: @stacyrenae926

• Occupation: Director of Operations 

Taylor

• Age: 26

• Instagram: @taylormrue

• Occupation: Teacher

Uche

• Age: 34

• Instagram: @imabovethelaw

• Occupation: Lawyer/Entrepreneur

See the 'Love Is Blind' season 5 cast confessions:

Why are they still single? What's their best (and worst) quality? The cast spills all the dating deets in an introductory video. We'll have to wait to see if they live up to their word once the season starts.

What is the 'Love Is Blind' season 5 schedule?

Unlike other series, Netflix does not release Love Is Blind all at once, but we don't think you'll have an issue following the journey. Here's what to watch and when:

• Episodes 1-4 on Friday, September 22

• Episodes 5-7 on Friday, September 29

• Episodes 8 and 9 on Friday, October 6

• Episode 10 (the weddings) on Friday, October 13

While reality TV fans still have some time before the new season--and allegedly the most dramatic one to date--premieres, Netflix is graciously delivering other dramatic goods: catch Selling the OC season 2, which premieres on Friday, September 8. Happy TV bingeing!

Watch the 'Love is Blind' season 5 trailer:

Love Is Blind season 5 hits Netflix on Friday, September 22.