Northern Pictures Receives 5 Primetime Emmy nominations – Australian production powerhouse Northern Pictures is celebrating a record-breaking moment with Love on the Spectrum Season 3 receiving five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, cementing its place as one of the most celebrated reality series on the global stage.
The heartfelt docu-series — which follows the dating journeys of people on the autism spectrum — has resonated deeply with audiences around the world. Now, with this latest recognition from the Television Academy, the Australian-made series continues its extraordinary run of critical and popular acclaim.
The Season 3 nominations are:
- Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program — Cian O’Clery, Sean Bowman, Emma Choate
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program — Dave May, Cian O’Clery
- Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program — Cian O’Clery
- Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program — Leanne Cole, Rachel Grierson-Johns, Gretchen Peterson, John Rosser
- Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
For co-creators Karina Holden (Executive Producer) and Cian O’Clery (Director and Showrunner), the recognition is deeply personal.
“We’re beyond excited Love on the Spectrum has been recognised with five Primetime Emmy nominations! This series is a labour of love — for the incredible people who’ve shared their stories with us, and for the team who’ve worked with such care to bring those stories to life. A huge thank you to the Academy for recognising the passion that goes into making our show.”
Matt Vitins, Managing Director of Northern Pictures, also praised the creative team behind the series:
“We are so proud of Love on the Spectrum. It is a beautiful show and a delight to see it resonate with audiences globally. It is also the product of real sincerity, talent and dedication from the creative team. Our congratulations and thanks to all involved in making it.”
Since premiering globally on Netflix — with Season 3 launching on World Autism Day, April 2 — Love on the Spectrum has continued its mission of fostering understanding, empathy, and connection. The series has built a devoted international following, regularly landing in Netflix’s Global Top 10.
With returning favourites like Abbey and David, alongside new faces sharing their personal stories, the series delivers more than just reality TV — it offers a window into love, identity, and the universal search for connection.
Love on the Spectrum is no stranger to Emmy success, with previous wins for Outstanding Casting, Directing, and Unstructured Reality Program in both 2022 and 2024. These latest nominations only strengthen its reputation as a standout in its genre — and a shining example of the power of authentic Australian storytelling on the world stage.
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Northern Pictures Receives 5 Primetime Emmy nominations
