The show has received positive reviews from most critics. It was awarded 4 out 5 stars by Rebecca Nicholson of
The Guardian, saying that "at its best, this show is a compassionate, human celebration of difference, and of love." Brett White of
Decider recommended for viewers to stream the show, observing that "
Love on the Spectrum is unlike any Netflix reality dating show you've seen before, in the best way." Alison Foreman of
Mashable gave the show a positive review, saying that "
Love on the Spectrum is an affecting show that paints telling portraits of human connection that are so lovely, so moving, and so wholly satisfying, it's hard to imagine reality dating being done any other way", while Brian Lowry of
CNN Entertainment said that the show "exhibits empathy toward the featured players without condescending toward them, and quickly bridges any cultural barriers in a broadly universal manner." In his review of the series, Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut was also positive, concluding that "a reality series that helps to dispel some of the stigma surrounding autism is particularly welcome." Although Michael Phillips of the
Chicago Tribune was somewhat more critical of certain parts of the series, he nevertheless observed, "Unlike
Tiger King or
The Bachelor, or certain real-life political reality shows that lost touch with the real world a long time ago,
Love on the Spectrum is about empathy. And about something more interesting than contempt." Autistic reviewers generally liked the show, but questioned certain aspects, such as editing choices, an unbalanced focus on parental reactions and the
neurotypical coaching that prioritised neurotypical perspectives and infantilised the neurodivergent cast members. Sara Luterman from
Spectrum said, "The show is also riddled with bad advice and is frequently infantilizing. There are more interviews with parents than with the people the show is ostensibly about... The therapy and assistance offered to the young people featured on the show is similarly out of touch." Sarah Kurchak from
Time asked, "Is the score a bit too cutesy for a show about adults and dating? Would the close-ups on potentially eccentric clothing choices have happened if their subjects were neurotypical? Were the introductions that listed their subjects' 'quirky' likes and dislikes genuinely informative or infantilizing?" Joseph Stanichar from
Paste said, "Love on the Spectrum isn't perfect, especially in its first season... some of the questions posed seem inappropriate or infantilizing, even down to the tone of voice, and the music is occasionally too cutesy for adults going on dates." == Spin-off series ==