‘Age of Attraction’ Showrunners on Hiding Ages and Avoiding Cougar Cliches in Age-Gap Dating Show

The “Age of Attraction” showrunners knew they were stepping into hot water making their age-gap dating series for Netflix. 

During the production process alone, Jennifer O’Connell and Rebecca Quinn found themselves in heated debates over how to set up the experience for their singles, ranging from 22 to 60 years old, but also how to frame it for the audience at home. 

They did not want to dip into MILF hunter territory or “creepy old men” tropes but instead spotlight a real-life...