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Atypical
When you're autistic, want a girlfriend and your mom is Not Okay about it. 🐧
Who it's for
Sam, an autistic teenager, decides he wants a girlfriend, which kicks off a family story about letting go: his mother's overprotection, his father's slow re-engagement and his sister Casey's own needs.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Atypical is a Netflix comedy-drama created by Robia Rashid that ran for four seasons from 2017 to 2021. It follows Sam Gardner, an 18-year-old autistic teenager in Connecticut whose special interest is Antarctica and penguins, as he sets out to date, setting off changes for his mother Elsa, his father Doug and his sister Casey.
Where to find it
A Netflix original series. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Bullying and sensory meltdowns.
Age: TV-14 (suggested 13+)
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