The original post: /r/television by /u/NorthKoreanMissile7 on 2026-05-04 05:34:39+00:00.
Started watching it for the first time and basically every single person on the show is from a very comfy middle class background, lives in a nice big house, has a very educated supportive family, got the supports and diagnosis they needed, are confident embracing and being open about their autism, have the opportunity to pursue what they want in life, can afford to buy nice clothing and presents for dates etc.
There’s nothing wrong with having this type of person in the show, autism affects the rich and poor alike after all so I’m not saying that you shouldn’t have these people be a part of it.
But my issue is how the scales are tipped so heavily towards well off people who on the face of it have it quite good to the point where it completely ignores all working class autistic people who are just as deserving of the exposure the show provides and the opportunity to find love, but would have a different story to tell and one that I’d like to hear and find more relatable.
Personally I’m someone with autism that has been diagnosed in my 20s, got no supports at any point, is insecure about having autism, wouldn’t be able to afford to go out to restaurants or buy suits, live in a small cramped apartment etc.
I’m not trying to give a sob story but I feel like there’s bound to be so many people out there who are at least somewhat like me that I could relate to and take interest in seeing their story play out on the show, but everyone on the show is from a specific demographic that I can’t really relate to them and I find that a bit sad and disappointing even if I still mostly like the show.