Television series
The Undateables
- Romance
- Light-hearted
A documentary series that follows people with disabilities, social anxiety, and other challenges as they navigate dating and romance. It's warm without being saccharine, funny without punching down, and genuinely moving. For anyone who believes love stories belong to everyone, not just the conventionally confident.
Should you watch it?
Watch it if you like warm, unembarrassed reality television where the awkward first dates matter more than the set-ups, and you don't mind the narration steering the mood.
Skip it if you want a probing documentary about disability and dating; this stays bright and light, and its format can feel repetitive across eleven seasons.
What it asks of you: Each episode is a self-contained hour of set-ups and nervous small talk, so it's easy to dip into and rewards a relaxed evening rather than close attention.
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People
Cast
Sally PhillipsNarrator