The Netflix reality dating show “Love on the Spectrum” captures the pratfalls of finding companionship, compounded with social anxieties associated with autism. It’s impossible not to feel a kinship with these 20 something adults struggling with a spectrum of disabilities that make social interactions difficult but in no way diminishes the desire to date and find romance. These adults have no filters in expressing how they feel they are perceived nor their hopes for finding love. These individuals are irrepressible in their determination to meet the right person. Everything about this remarkably binge worthy series will tug at your heart strings and have you rooting for them in their love quest. There are 2 couples who have found their partners and are living together in their own homes. Spoiler alert, there is a proposal coming in the series that will not leave a dry eye in the house. There is an exuberance in all these individuals that is infectious. The families are all loving and supportive. There are networks of support and professionals that provide guidance and opportunities for interacting and developing social skills. Kindness is the overriding attribute that is expressed. Humans are hard wired to be social. It’s poignant to see how considerate everyone is to each other. I loved getting to know these individuals and hope they all succeed in meeting someone to share their lives. It’s eye opening how much so many of us have to be grateful for that we take for granted. All of us are hay wired one way or another but we're all hard wired to desire companionship. SPECTRUM is a rainbow of hope, kindness & love that connects us all to each other. I would love another season.
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