Down for Love

Down for Love

TV-PG2022•10.0/10

Reality

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

We all want to love and be loved. From first dates and first times to being friend-zoned, this heartwarming reality show follows several New Zealanders with Down syndrome as they navigate the joys and difficulties of dating and finding true love.

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Production

Attitude Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 9, 2022

Last Aired

May 8, 2025

Networks

TVNZ 2

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2022-05-09

We meet 21-year-old party boy Josh and 19-year-old actress Libby as they begin their search for love.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2022-05-16

Josh and Libby take the next steps towards romance, and we also meet 22-year-old cosmetics salesperson Leisel and 30-year-old photographer Carlos.

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2022-05-23

Things are heating up for Leisel and Brayden. Plus, we meet 38-year-old John from Queenstown, who reveals he's had an engagement ring for ten years and is looking for the right woman to give it to.

Episode 4

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2022-05-30

We meet 18-year-old model Lily Mae as she embarks on her dating life. Plus, Carlos reveals the secrets to keeping his long-distance relationship with Aelinor alive, and Josh is ready to get back in the dating ring.

Episode 5

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2022-06-06

38-year-old adventurer Daniel is keen to find a partner who shares his love of the great outdoors. Leisel and Braydon celebrate Braydon's 21st birthday. Libby takes a whole new look at love.

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