Love on the Spectrum
NOW SHOWING on Netflix
Love on the Spectrum has been a hit on the world’s screens after being released on Netflix on 22 July, 2020.
Love on the Spectrum is a four-part Netflix documentary series that follows the dating lives of young people on the autism spectrum.
After premiering in Australia on ABC TV in November 2019, Love On the Spectrum has been a massive success and received rave reviews.
According to MediaWeek, “The final episode of the four-part ABC series Love on the Spectrum ranked #1 non-news show in primetime with 461,000 (viewers)”
In a recent article featured in Oprah Magazine, the show’s creator Cian O’Clery said…
“The goal was to show that people on the spectrum do want to find love and have relationships, and bust myths, and also just to help audiences understand more about autism by introducing them to a large group of real people.”
“They were all really happy with the series and they’re all really excited about this release on Netflix,”
Options Theatre Company was very excited to be involved in Series One of Love on the Spectrum, with two of our ensemble members, Olivia and Lauren featuring in the show. We are looking forward to working with the producers again on Series Two which is now in production.
ABOUT THE CAST
Decider.com featured this Love on the Spectrum Cast Guide on their website with the following comment about the cast.
The show succeeds because of the cast, a lovely bunch of Australians that you’ll enjoy following on their dating adventures. Are there cringeworthy moments? Of course! But are there moments worth celebrating? You bet.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING
Move over Bachelorette and Love Island. TV has never quite seen a dating show like ABC’s Love on the Spectrum.
You want reality TV with actual reality left in? Try this. There’s a feeling that everyone involved just wants the best outcome here and that makes it feel-good TV.
…Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ is TV’s most honest dating show…
Love on the Spectrum‘ is one of the most refreshing and well-made shows Australia has seen in a long time.
Love on the Spectrum is an affecting show that paints telling portraits of human connection that are so lovely, so moving, and so wholly satisfying, it’s hard to imagine reality dating being done any other way. This is a fun, romantic look at life on the spectrum that will hopefully shatter some stereotypes.
More than anything, Love on the Spectrum exhibits empathy toward the featured players without condescending toward them, and quickly bridges any cultural barriers in a broadly universal manner.
Dating shows can be curiously lacking in love, sometimes; the pursuit of love does not always equal the winning of it. But Love on the Spectrum
is packed with love, not just of the romantic kind, but from family, friends and community.
The show has been lauded as respectful instead of judgmental, exploitative, or dismissive.
They have ticked every single box here. We couldn’t be more supportive and I absolutely say I went from the biggest sceptic to the biggest fan. I hope this is only season one.
Nicole Rogerson
Founder & CEO
AUTISM AWARENESS AUSTRALIA
Series One of Love on the Spectrum is currently available on Netflix.
Series Two, is now in production, so be sure to stay tuned to see how the show’s nine cast members continue in their quest for love.
Options Theatre Company is an initiative of
Options Disability Support
For more information about Options Theatre Company, visit our website optionstheatrecompany.org.au.
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UPDATE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Netflix released this video update to catch up with Love on the Spectrum cast members and find out what they are doing now.
