Should you watch Atypical?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Atypical
Series · 2017
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.
The sides of Atypical
- An autistic teenager looking for a girlfriend
- A family shaken by his independence
- Antarctica and penguins as his comfort
Atypical is good for you if…
- you like a family where everyone is growing up, parents included.
- you like following Sam toward college and a life of his own.
- you like a comedy that is funny and tender at once.
Atypical is bad for you if…
- you roll your eyes at heartfelt family talks.
- you need something to happen besides everyday life.
About: autism · independence · family · first love
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