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Love on the Spectrum

Documentary · 2019–present · Created by Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden (Northern Pictures); directed by Cian O'Clery. Australian series (ABC, 2019–2021) and American series (Netflix, 2022–present)

Honest, direct, and not playing games. Maybe dating needs more of the Love on the Spectrum energy. 💌

Who it's for

The series follows autistic adults dating, in their own words, with the show treating their wish for love as ordinary rather than remarkable.

Lonely→Hopeful

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What it is

Love on the Spectrum is a reality series created by Karina Holden and Cian O'Clery and produced by Northern Pictures that follows autistic adults as they navigate dating and relationships. The Australian version aired on ABC TV from 2019 to 2021, featuring singles such as Michael and established couple Ruth and Thomas, with relationship coach Jodi Rodgers.

Where to find it

Netflix (US series is a Netflix original; the Australian series streams on Netflix as Love on the Spectrum: Australia). Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.

Before you start

Heads up: Rejection and some sexual discussion.

Age: TV-14 (Netflix, US series)

I'm Nobody! Who are you? Are you – Nobody – too?Emily Dickinson, “I'm Nobody! Who are you?” (poem 260)

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