When it comes to feel-good shows for the summer, it doesn't get much better than Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. It's a reality TV dating show that focuses solely on people who are on the autism spectrum. Each episode highlights one or two different singles and, in two cases, couples, and their journey to find love. Given that those on the spectrum have difficulty in social situations, dating is pretty challenging. But like everyone else, they crave social connections and ultimately love.
After watching, or even before, there are some really interesting things to know about the show.
10 It's Filmed In Australia
While Netflix picked up the streaming rights for this series, it actually originally hails from Australia. It was produced by Northern Pictures for ABC (a national public network in Australia, not the American network of the same name) and aired on that network back in 2019.
Consisting of five episodes in season one, the show was filmed entirely in Australia and so all participants are Australian.
9 Creator Got The Idea After Making Other Shows About People With Disabilities
The creator of the series, Cian O'Clery, actually got the idea and inspiration for Love on the Spectrum from doing other shows about people with disabilities. After working on the Australian documentary series Employable Me that shed light on how having a disability should not make someone unemployable, he came across an interesting and unexpected piece of information.
People on the autism spectrum might have difficulty with social interactions but that doesn't mean they don't want them. And O'Clery heard over and over again from those he worked with that they wanted to find love. And thus, the idea for Love on the Spectrum was born.
8 Autistic People Generally Don't Like Hollywood Depictions
O'Clery has noted in interviews that most people he spoke with who are on the spectrum say they don't like portrayals of autistic people, and those more specifically with Asperger Syndrome, like Sheldon on Big Bang Theory and Shaun in The Good Doctor because they are so often compared to them.
This reality show presents a true look at autistic people who are proud of who they are and embrace themselves and their true stories. They aren't characters in a show playing a role – they're real people.
7 Creator Still Talks To Many Of The Cast
O'Clery says he still speaks to many of the cast members from the show, most often Michael, one of the most popular singles from the series, who he says calls him often with questions about something or other.
This suggests that perhaps there's a chance for a "where are they now" update episode? Given how the pandemic has slowed or halted production on virtually every show, this opens up a great opportunity to film a web-based series with updates from the cast.
6 Ruth And Thomas Are Now Married
Viewers saw a video recording of Thomas' touching proposal on his bus full of passengers who applauded the happy couple. And now the engaged couple are officially married.
Not only that, but they were also able to move out of their home rental and purchase a house by the railway, just as they had dreamed of doing while filming the series.
5 The Show Has Been Praised For Being Honest
The series has been praised by many critics and viewers, alike, for its honest depictions of those on the spectrum. It has also been lauded for discussing issues that are rarely talked about, such as the difficulty in getting an autism diagnosis, how symptoms present differently in girls leading to later diagnoses, and how different every person with autism is, hence the "spectrum."
Love on the Spectrum was also praised for showing not only singles looking for love but two couples in healthy and long-term relationships who have proven that it can happen.
4 Michael Wants To Be An Actor
Michael is still looking for love but he has also mentioned in videos that while he continues to work and loves watching television, he also likes to spend time in his bedroom, which he calls his quarters, to practice acting, specifically voice acting.
He calls acting his passion (aside from finding his queen, of course). Given how well he was received after Love on the Spectrum, it wouldn't be surprising if the television and movie offers came rolling in.
3 Some Of The Speed Dating Meet-Ups Were Arranged By Producers
Shedding more light on the fact that there are few resources to help singles on the spectrum find love, O'Clery has noted in interviews that some of the dating events the singles on the show attended were actually put together with the help of producers. This wasn't for the sake of controlling the narrative or making for good TV, but simply because nothing of the sort otherwise existed.
While there is lots of support for autistic people, including programs to help them develop work skills and find jobs, as well as programs for children, there is little in the way of programs to help them build romantic relationships.
2 Not All Reviews Are Positive
While the show has mostly been praised for raising awareness about autism and the wants, desires, and difficulties autistic people experience while trying to form meaningful relationships with others, the show hasn't been universally praised.
One writer for Metro U.K., who is autistic herself, did not like that the series only paired autistic people with others on the spectrum. She also said she cringed when watching some of the uncomfortable moments, like Amanda leaving her date with Michael due to anxiety or Maddi's forced conversation with another autistic boy at a dance.
1 There Will Likely Be A Season Two
While a second season hasn't been officially confirmed, it is rumored that casting already began in June. The current pandemic, however, could make it challenging to begin filming any time soon.
Chances are that if there is a second season – and it's a safe bet to assume there will be – it won't be released until sometime in 2021 at the earliest.
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