Atypical
Atypical

Atypical

2021TV ShowEnded4 SeasonsEnglish

Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, takes a funny, yet painful, journey of self-discovery for love and independence and upends his family.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users88%
Director: Robia RashidGenres: Comedy-drama, Coming-of-age

Plot Summary

Atypical is a coming-of-age comedy-drama series that follows Sam Gardner, a teenager on the autism spectrum, as he navigates life, love, and independence. The show explores his journey to find his voice and forge meaningful relationships, while also delving into the lives of his supportive but sometimes overbearing family. Each season presents new challenges and milestones as Sam and his loved ones learn and grow together.

Critical Reception

Atypical received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, particularly for its sensitive portrayal of autism and its heartfelt performances. While some early seasons faced minor criticisms regarding authenticity, the series evolved to be praised for its humor, emotional depth, and character development, especially in its later seasons.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and heartwarming depiction of a teenager on the autism spectrum.
  • Appreciated for its blend of humor and genuine emotional moments.
  • Recognized for strong performances from its lead cast, particularly Keir Gilchrist.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate Atypical for its touching storylines and the positive representation of characters on the autism spectrum. Viewers often highlight the show's ability to balance humor with emotional depth, making it an engaging and relatable viewing experience for families.

Fun Fact

The show's creator, Robia Rashid, consulted with the Autistic community to ensure an accurate and respectful portrayal of autism.

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Adson68

Adson68

The heartwarming story of Sam, a boy with autism, and his over-protective mother, dependable father, caring sister, and loyal friend. The character development is solid and the predicaments Sam finds himself in are natural and uncontrived. ...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This show was recommended to us b a relative who have a daughter who resides in the autistic spectrum. Our daughter is atypically autistic herself, but with deafness and a learning disability, she doesn’t resemble Sam much at all. It is...