Originally airing on TVNZ in New Zealand, the series follows a group of people with Down\u2019s syndrome as they embark on a search for romance, dealing with all the ups and downs that inevitably entails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Following in the footsteps of previous series such as Netflix\u2019s own Love on the Spectrum, Down for Love aims to provide an authentic portrayal of what it\u2019s like to look for love as a disabled person, and was created with the support of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s proved such a hit in New Zealand that it has already been commissioned for a second season, so when will we be able to stream it on Netflix<\/a>? Here\u2019s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t have long to wait: all five episodes of Down for Love season one are set to arrive on the streaming service on Friday 11th August<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a bumper month for the streamer, which has also recently launched the second season of Heartstopper<\/a> and Korean reality series Zombieverse<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Netflix, the show is \u201ca heartwarming quest for love that follows several people with Down\u2019s syndrome as they navigate the trials and triumphs of dating\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n The \u201cfeel-good\u201d show, the streamer adds, \u201caims to showcase the joys and challenges of finding love while breaking down stereotypes and promoting inclusivity\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to Down for Love producer Robyn Paterson, the team behind the show \u201cwere wanting to do something in the area of love and relationships, because there are significant barriers for people living with disabilities\u201d, she told <\/span>The Spinoff<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAnd I really wanted to bring more of a documentary lens to it, so that it could go beyond just entertainment.\u201d<\/span><\/p> According to the NZDSA\u2019s national executive officer Zandra Vaccarino, the show provided a platform to challenge misunderstandings about the Down\u2019s syndrome community, and to shine a spotlight on its diversity. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cPeople make assumptions that people with Down\u2019s syndrome may not want a relationship or cannot have a relationship,\u201d she told The Spinoff. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI knew that people with Down\u2019s syndrome would be keen to have their stories told and to raise awareness that, just like everyone else, they also want to have meaningful relationships.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nWhen is Down for Love streaming on Netflix?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Is there a Down for Love trailer?<\/b><\/h2>\n