

2017–2021 · Netflix · Ended
Atypical is a coming of age story that follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny yet emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal?
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Last aired
S04E10 · Dessert at Olive Garden
2021-07-09
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“Humanizing Autism”
ADDitude · Aug 4, 2025
‘Atypical’ made life on the autism spectrum into great TV. Here’s what it got right
Los Angeles Times · Jul 9, 2021
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The Guardian · Aug 14, 2017
Review: Autism, Hormones and Family in Netflix’s ‘Atypical’ (Published 2017)
The New York Times · Aug 10, 2017
Atypical : A Novel Portrayal of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Psychiatry Online · Mar 6, 2020
Atypical Fell Short as Both Autistic Representation and Entertainment. At Least It Was Eclipsed During Its Own Time
Time Magazine · Jul 16, 2021
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The Playlist · Jul 28, 2017
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Uniting Church Australia · Oct 29, 2021