See Trailer for Love on the Spectrum, Netflix Docu-Series about Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Cast of the Docu-Series ‘Love on the Spectrum’

Finding love is a task people all over the world struggle with. But for adults on the spectrum, the journey to find love presents different challenges.

Netflix will be launching a new documentary series called ‘Love on the Spectrum’ produced by Northern Pictures, a Blue Ant Media company, and will premiere on July 22, 2020. The series shows young adults with autism that are discovering and searching for love, how to date and how to find a relationship. The trailer shows the different individuals that are included in the series and how they struggle with their understanding of love, how to go on dates, and how to find a partner.

There is often a misunderstanding that people with autism are not interested in being in a relationship or falling in love. “From my experience, this simply isn’t true,” said Cian O'Clery, director of Love on the Spectrum, to Entertainment Weekly.

"In making television series about disability over the years, I have spoken to many young adults on the autism spectrum as well as families, job coaches, psychologists, and autism organizations. One thing really stood out for me: So many people on the spectrum were wanting to find love, but many had never even been on a date in their lives. When you speak to a large number of people whose main desire in life is to have a partner, and they haven’t even been on a date, something isn’t right”, said O’Clery to Entertainment Weekly.

Love on the Spectrum shows how seven single individuals take their first step into dating. They get help from their families and experts who help them get practical skills to learn the experience of what modern dating is all about. Furthermore, it also shows successful stories of couples, like Ruth and Thomas or Jimmy and Sharnae, who can be a motivation and encouragement to others.

"As a storyteller I felt we had an opportunity to explore this issue by shining a light on the struggles many people on the spectrum face in seeking out meaningful relationships. I hope this series will start conversations, help bring about understanding and acceptance, and ultimately inspire people with autism, their families and society at large to find ways to help people on the spectrum find love,” said O’Clery to Entertainment Weekly.