I was worried too but from my research it seems like the two creators Cian and Karina both have a history in documentary series about marginalized groups, and work really closely with the people on the show and their families to keep it ethical and respectful
The show is a mixed bag. Like all reality shows, it is quite manipulated/lightly scripted. The producers also make sure that some of the most awkward dates possible happen on screen, by setting up two obviously VERY mismatched people (before getting to some better matches). It is also a bit infantilizing in parts (these are all adult people but are sometimes filmed to come across as charming children). But it has its good parts, too, and I do think the participants enjoy it for the most part. It's also helped a few of them to become massive social media stars and probably make some nice cash.
Not sure why this would be downvoted, it's a pretty reasonable take. Last season we saw Steve, who is an incredibly kind sweet older man who was not diagnosed until later in life get matched with a woman who absolutely smothered him which made him super uncomfortable. It's fair to say a lot of their decision-making puts good TV over protecting their cast. But I do generally think they shine a positive light on the cast and people on the spectrum as a whole
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u/anonymous237962 3d ago
I love Tanner sm. I have mixed feelings about the show (questions of the grey area of exploitation?) but I love that he is happy & support him 1000%