Susan60 ,
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I watched the first episode of this yesterday. I started watching Love on the Spectrum before I self-realised, but unsurprisingly, became irritated by the way people were infantilised. I did like Michael however & I think this show has promise. 🤞🏼@actuallyautistic

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-06/michael-theo-stars-in-new-abc-drama-comedy-austin/103937648?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

skyfire747 ,
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@Susan60 @actuallyautistic I gave up watching love on the spectrum with the way they were treating people and with what happened on the so called dates they went on...

Susan60 OP ,
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@skyfire747 @actuallyautistic

Yeah, same here. We learned too little about them, with the whole focus being on their pursuit of romance & their social skills or lack thereof. What strengths & skills did they have?

Imagine if we’d seen these people discussing their disabilities & experiences with each other. Honestly & openly. A big ask for them to expose themselves that way on TV, but what we saw was choreographed masking.

Zumbador ,
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@Susan60 @skyfire747 @actuallyautistic

I also watched the first season before I self-realised. I liked some aspects, but the dates were excruciating to watch, so intrusive and contrived.

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