Strictly Business Daily Variety – COVER STORY: How Rachel Sennott Planted Roots With ‘I Love L.A.’; Sarah Michelle Gellar Dishes on ‘Buffy’ Reboot; What Superfans See in ‘Love is Blind’
Oct 24, 2025
Salome Hailu, a Variety reporter known for her sharp insights into TV and film, discusses Rachel Sennott’s rise as a multihyphenate talent behind HBO's "I Love L.A." She explores the show’s authentic portrayal of modern Los Angeles and Sennott's unique creative vision. Meanwhile, Gianna Levy, a keen reality-TV commentator, dives into the addictive dynamics of Netflix's "Love Is Blind." She unpacks the show's intriguing pod dating concept and reflects on the drama and revelations from the latest season.
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Gen‑Z Voice With Auteur Control
- Rachel Sennett has become a multi-hyphenate auteur shaping work about her generation and bicoastal life.
- Her role as creator, star, co-showrunner and director signals a rare young creative control in TV today.
Quarantine Discovery Sparked A Following
- Salome first noticed Rachel after watching Shiva Baby in quarantine and then followed her on social media.
- That social buzz helped the micro‑budget film break through and build Sennett's early industry visibility.
L.A. As A Difficult Transplant Reality
- I Love L.A. centers on transplants navigating late‑20s life between New York and Los Angeles.
- The show portrays LA as a hard, complicated place rather than a glossy fantasy of palm trees and stardom.