Netflix has been slammed over the name of their latest dating show which features people with Down syndrome.
Now, no matter how much you deny it, we're all admittedly obsessed with watching trashy dating shows though Netflix has finally given us something a little out of the ordinary to sink our teeth into.
Down for Love is the streaming platform's newest series which debuted over the weekend and follows the lives of people with Down Syndrome who are all hopeful in their quest to find love.
The official description for the show reads: "A heartwarming quest for love, this feel-good reality show follows several people with Down syndrome as they navigate the trials and triumphs of dating."
Netflix also added that the show "aims to showcase the joys and challenges of finding love while breaking down stereotypes and promoting inclusivity."
And we're not going to lie, after watching the first episode, we're hooked - watching people find in love is a timeless classic, you just can't beat it.
But despite the heartwarming nature of the show, there has been a slight issue for some fans on social media: The name.
"If I said there's a Down syndrome dating show on Netflix called 'down for love' you'd assume I was joking, right?" wrote one user while another added: "I started watching this last night. Why did they title it like that though."
A third also seemed less than impressed tweeting: "The title either deserves a medal or jail. there’s literally no in between."
And this user also questioned what went through the creators' heads when naming the unique show writing: "Why’d y’all name it that[?]"
However, in the hopes that it would re-direct the conversation to the importance of the show and respresentation, other fans expressed urged people to give it a chance.
"Thank you Netflix. The sweetest journey by these incredible individuals. It just goes to show we are all looking for the same thing Love," wrote one user.
"This show & Love On The Spectrum are soooooo heartwarming. If you’re in need of a good smile, give these shows a watch," another added.
And an account who prioritize news for the Down Syndrome community praised the show as a "must-watch," adding: "Down for Love is a New Zealand five-episode series that spotlights ten individuals with Down syndrome as they go on dates.
The show was produced in consultation with the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association and it is now released on Netflix."
The show has already hit Netflix’s top 10 shows in its first week, while it has also been reported that a couple from the show, Leisel Shepherd and Brayden Pettigrew, are still together since filming back in 2021.
The New Zealand Down’s Syndrome Association also worked alongside the streaming giant in order to help deliver the program in a way that aims to "challenge misunderstandings about the community" as defended by the organization's national executive officer Zandra Vaccarino.
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