Love on the Spectrum
SEASON 1
4 X 1 HOUR | 2019 | PRODUCED FOR ABC AUSTRALIA & NETFLIX
SEASON 2
5 X 1 HOUR | 2021 | PRODUCED FOR ABC AUSTRALIA & NETFLIX
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM is a documentary series following young adults on the autism spectrum as they explore the unpredictable world of love, dating and relationships.
Most people on the spectrum have the same desire for intimacy and companionship as the rest of the population, yet difficulties in social interaction and communication are a key feature of autism, which makes finding a partner an often daunting and difficult experience.
Far too many people on the autism spectrum want love and want to find someone special but haven’t had the opportunity. Many haven’t been on a date, ever.
Love on the Spectrum follows singles as they take their first steps into the world of dating. As well as help from their families, experts provide our love-seekers with practical skills to help them navigate what can be a confusing experience, giving them the confidence to begin their journey on the road to finding love. We also follow couples who have found their match.
This uplifting and insightful series celebrates diversity and difference, with participants who are warm, funny and generously open. It sets out to teach us all lessons of love, romance, intimacy and acceptance.
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Accolades
“Maybe the sweetest show ever.”
“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.”
“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.”
Awards
SEASON 2
International Emmys 2022 | Nominated – Best Non-Scripted Entertainment
Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2022 | Nominated – Best Relationship Show
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards 2022 | Winner – Best Reality Series Production of the Year
Realscreen Awards 2022 | Winner – Best Docu-Reality Series
AACTA Awards 2021 | Winner – Best Factual Entertainment Program
AACTA Awards 2021 | Winner – Best Direction in Nonfiction Television (Cian O’Clery)
Rose d’Or Awards 2021 | Nominated – Best Reality and Factual Entertainment
SEASON 1
Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2021 | Winner – Best Relationship Show
BANFF Rockie Awards 2021 | Winner – Best Relationship Show
BANFF Rockie Awards 2021 | Winner – Lifestyle
Realscreen Awards 2021 | Winner – Best Docu-Reality Series
Realscreen Awards 2021 | Winner – Award of Excellence for Reality
Venice Television Awards 2021 | Winner – Best Reality Series
New York Festivals 2021 | Gold Medal, Documentary (Human Concerns)
AACTA Awards 2020 | Nominated – Best Factual Entertainment Program
Australian Screen Editor “Ellie” Awards 2020 | Winner – Best Editor, Documentary (Simon Callow-Wright and Rachel Grierson Johns)
AACTA Awards 2020 | Nominated – Best Direction in Nonfiction Television
Australian Academy of Cinema, Television and Arts (AACTA) Awards 2020 | Nominated – Best Factual Entertainment Program
