The Top 6 Moments From Love On The Spectrum Season 3 (Including Dani’s Heartbreak & Tanner’s Amazing Dance Moves)

Love On The Spectrumseason 3 is now streaming on Netflix, having premiered on April 1, 2025, and it delivers some of the most touching and memorable moments of the season. The show, which is based on the Australian series of the same name, made its U.S. debut in May 2022. Compared to some competitive reality shows, there is no winner on Love On The Spectrum. Instead, it focuses on individuals on the autism spectrum as they navigate through dating and relationships, thus offering an authentic portrayal of their experiences.

WhileLove On The Spectrum season 3 introduced new cast members, it also followed some returnees, including James Jones and Tanner Smith, who have been on since season 1. James is eager to show the viewers how his dating life, whereas Tanner is interested in finding a talkative girl. With plenty of romantic dates, laughter, dances, and moments of heartbreak, season 3 presented some of the cast members' incredible journeys, showing the true meaning of finding a genuine connection. It is time to look at the moments that stood out in Love On The Spectrum season 3.

6 Madison Marilla's Colorful Beads

Plus Her 40 American Girl Dolls

Love on the spectrum season 3 Madison Marilla is seated on her colorful bed smiling. — Love on the Spectrum season 3 Madison Marilla is seated on her colorful bed smiling.

David Isaacman and Abbey Romeo's relationship inspired Madison Marilla to join Love On The Spectrum season 3. The 27-year-old reality star had a strong first on Love On The Spectrum in the premiere episode, offering viewers a deeper look into her life, hobbies, and personality. Madison opened up about growing up with autism, adding she didn’t speak until she was four. She also recalled how she was often seen as disruptive in her early years, which affected her interactions with most people.

"My first day of kindergarten, jeez! I was really disruptive, I broke my teacher’s pointers,” she said while describing her personality."

The Love On The Spectrum reality star candidly shared how she was bullied in school because of her autism but saw herself as “strong,” which helped her overcome those challenges. Unlike most cast members, who primarily lived with their parents, Madison lived alone. The Love On The Spectrum star showed her collection of beads, meticulously organized based on different colors and shapes, noting it gave her something to do with her hands.

Madison further talked about how her love for beads began, thanks to her mother’s friend, who had a closet filled with nothing but jewelry and beads. She also showed off her collection of 40 American Girl Dolls, alongside other comfort dolls, admitting that she loved their historical backgrounds, especially the Colonial-era dolls. Growing up in Massachusetts, where colonial history was “right in” her backyard, made them even more special to her. It was heartwarming to see how much comfort her dolls and beadwork brought her.

5 James Jones' Scorecard

It Helped Him Vet His Dates

James Jones, who has earned his fan-favorite status in Love On The Spectrum, is back once again to find his soulmate. This time, the Star Wars enthusiast took a fresh approach to dating. In a previous interview with Tudum, James shared that his goal was to give viewers a new perspective on how he would navigate relationships. True to his word, James did exactly that. He went on his first date in an episode with an interesting scorecard.

James's scorecard featured five categories, each with its own ranking, including, "definitely fancy a go," "One more drink, maybe," "not really my cup of tea," "Oh dear, never mind," and "never in a million years."

Excited to see how his dates would turn out, James hoped he wouldn’t have to resort to anyone from his "never in a million years" category. Despite his efforts—including showing up with a checklist—things didn’t go as planned. Most of the women he met had kids, dogs, or both, which were his biggest deal-breakers. As a result, the dates felt painfully awkward, and he found himself stifling yawns throughout the dates, unable to connect with anyone who felt like the right match.

4 Dani Bowman And Adan Correa’s One-Year Anniversary

It Ended In A Heartbreak

Love on the spectrum dani bowman and adan in costume at convention

Love On The Spectrum season 3 brought Adan and Dani back to the screens again. At first, it seemed all picture-perfect with the couple celebrating their one-year anniversary, but cracks started to show quickly in their relationship. The couple was open about their challenges and confidently expressed their beliefs. Watching the two lovebirds navigate through life and envision how their love would look in the future was nothing short of magical.

While they were comfortable with each other, intimacy became a challenging topic. Dani was ready to take their relationship to the next level and suggested a romantic getaway. However, Adan wanted the two to wait until marriage before getting intimate. Dani was interested in intimacy since she felt that was the best way to develop a deep connection.

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Dani made a cartoon-style animation of the two, ending with the message, "It's been a year. Is it time to do the deed?" However, as the show progressed, it became obvious they wanted different things from their relationship. In a heartfelt conversation after their anniversary date, Dani and Adan made a tough decision to part ways—ending their journey with one of the most emotional phone calls in the show’s history.

3 Pari Kim's Obsession With The Train

Her Instagram Account Is An Ode To The Trains

While there were many heartwarming moments in Love On The Spectrum season 3, there was nothing more awe-inspiring than seeing how much Pari Kim loved trains. During her first introduction, Pari wore a purple T-shirt with a train image. She explained how much she loved Massechuttes Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which she also said is commonly referred to as "The T."

Madison said she loved trains so much because they were therapeutic for her. Pari also gave viewers a tour of her train-themed bedroom, called "Pari Station." The space was filled with her favorite accessories, including her signature T wand—her go-to accessory—along with an MBTA notebook, pens, a tea coaster, a keychain, and more.

As she searched for her "princess charming" with a cute smile, Pari dreamed of finding someone who shared her love for trains so they could embark on T-ventures together (via Netflix). Watching Pari’s love for trains and travel was magical, especially when she met Tina later in the season. Though her date didn’t share the same level of enthusiasm for trains, she seemed open to the idea, making their interaction all the more charming.

2 Tanner Smith's Love Of Chicken

And His Dance Moves

Tanner Smith has been a fan favorite since his debut on Love On The Spectrum. In season 3, the reality star made it clear how much he loves chicken, bringing it up at every opportunity—even though his favorite animal is a gorilla. During his date with Shyann, Tanner eagerly asked if she loved chickens. She replied that she did, but not too much, since she couldn’t play with them. Explaining his fascination, Tanner shared that he loves chickens because they’re birds, and birds can fly.

"I'll tell you what I like about chickens. Um, they're birds and they're cute, and I like birds because I've always, when I was a little boy, I've always wanted to fly."

Tanner also mentioned that he loved chicken since it was his favorite food. Later, he connected with another woman, Callie, and the two seemed to hit it off. During one of their park hangouts, the Love On The Spectrumreality star decided to show off his dance moves for his potential partner. Their date went so well that they both got up and danced while watching the ducks. It was a fun and memorable moment for Tanner and Callie, and they agreed to go on another date soon.

1 Abbey Romeo & David Isaacman's Third Anniversary

The Love On The Spectrum Couple Is Growing Stronger

Abbey was first introduced in Love On The Spectrum season 1 when viewers watched her go on her first date with David. Their relationship blossomed throughout the series, and they are one of the few Love On The Spectrum couples still together today. This season, the couple celebrated their three-year anniversary surrounded by family. Abbey marked this special occasion by performing the song she had written for David, making the entire celebration incredible.

As Abbey and David's relationship grows, they have set their sights on several milestones they hope to achieve together. The couple has been quite popular due to their sincerity and shared passions. David and Abbey's openness toward marriage and David's dream of living near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park perfectly align with Abbey's desires, something they discussed in Love On The Spectrum season 3. With the pair looking forward to getting married, it will be nice to see how their love flourishes.

Love On The Spectrum seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix.

Sources: Tudum, Netflix/YouTube