When asked by her uncle and aunt what she wants from an “adult relationship,” autistic actor Dani Bowman answers, “You mean checking out the size of his banana?” Dani’s uncle and aunt — also her guardians — let out an embarrassed laugh in response. Dani repeats, “You know what I mean? His banana!” More awkward laughter follows. After a pause, the aunt says, “A lot of people think that girls on the spectrum don’t think about sex, but you do!”
The scene is a snippet from Netflix’s viral reality dating show, “Love on the Spectrum,” the newest season of which was released — and topped trending lists — on the streaming giant recently. The documentary-style show, which captures autistic participants navigating the dating world, won three Emmys in 2022 including for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program, and has quickly become a darling of neurotypical audiences. “Heartwarming,” and “enlightening” are some common descriptors used by reviewers.
The scene is a snippet from Netflix’s viral reality dating show, “Love on the Spectrum,” the newest season of which was released — and topped trending lists — on the streaming giant recently. The documentary-style show, which captures autistic participants navigating the dating world, won three Emmys in 2022 including for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program, and has quickly become a darling of neurotypical audiences. “Heartwarming,” and “enlightening” are some common descriptors used by reviewers.
- 3/18/2024
- by Mihika Agarwal
- Indiewire
August has arrived, and with it, the last full month of summer-worthy shows and flicks, at least for 2023. From all the summer sensations to food weather, carnival fun and, of course, the lack of school, the streamer’s film slate will update with some appropriate flicks like “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” “Eat Pray Love,” “Despicable Me” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” respectively.
If you’re one of those who senses the change in the air as soon as the salty summer heat gives way to crisp fall fog, “Heartstopper” Season 2, complete with its cartoon drawings of leaves, waits for you starting August 3. “The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2” concludes the two-part followup to the legal drama starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. “Heart of Stone,” a big tentpole film starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, promises action-lovers a good time.
For those who didn’t get enough of the Depp v.
If you’re one of those who senses the change in the air as soon as the salty summer heat gives way to crisp fall fog, “Heartstopper” Season 2, complete with its cartoon drawings of leaves, waits for you starting August 3. “The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2” concludes the two-part followup to the legal drama starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. “Heart of Stone,” a big tentpole film starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, promises action-lovers a good time.
For those who didn’t get enough of the Depp v.
- 8/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
TV production may be mostly paused with Hollywood’s top talent on strike, but any lull in new programming hasn’t caught up yet. August brings with it more than a plentiful offering of new TV shows, from international dramas and reality to gripping docuseries and expansions of the “Star Wars” and “Adventure Time” universes. Netflix and A&e will debut two different yet complementary specials about hip hop, one focusing on its female influences and the other on items integral to music history. Apple dials into the engrossing world of automotive CEO Carlos Ghosn, while HBO takes a deep dive on the American telemarketing industry. On the feel-good front, Netflix reality boasts both the New Zealand dating series “Down For Love” and the return of “Nailed It” with an all-time baking challenge.
In July, IndieWire’s TV team assembled our best of the year so far — best shows, best new shows,...
In July, IndieWire’s TV team assembled our best of the year so far — best shows, best new shows,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
With its list of new releases for August 2023, Netflix is giving the anime world another shot.
No, we’re not talking about the streamer’s usual anime offerings – which are present this month in the form of Ragnarok season 3 (Aug. 24) and other titles – we’re talking about Netflix’s attempt to make live-action anime adaptations a thing. Following the relative failure of its Cowboy Bebop remake, Netflix is giving it another go, this time with arguably an even bigger anime classic. One Piece will premiere on Aug. 31. Telling the story of beloved straw hat wearing pirate Monkey D. Luffy, this adaptation will attempt to do original creator Eiichiro Oda and his many fans proud.
Read more TV Netflix’s One Piece Adaptation Has to Get This One Arc Right By Javier Reyes Movies One Piece Film: Red Finds the Rhythm For Success By Daniel Kurland
On the non-anime front, Netflix...
No, we’re not talking about the streamer’s usual anime offerings – which are present this month in the form of Ragnarok season 3 (Aug. 24) and other titles – we’re talking about Netflix’s attempt to make live-action anime adaptations a thing. Following the relative failure of its Cowboy Bebop remake, Netflix is giving it another go, this time with arguably an even bigger anime classic. One Piece will premiere on Aug. 31. Telling the story of beloved straw hat wearing pirate Monkey D. Luffy, this adaptation will attempt to do original creator Eiichiro Oda and his many fans proud.
Read more TV Netflix’s One Piece Adaptation Has to Get This One Arc Right By Javier Reyes Movies One Piece Film: Red Finds the Rhythm For Success By Daniel Kurland
On the non-anime front, Netflix...
- 8/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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