TV series

Atypical

2017–2021 · 4 seasons

A gentle, funny coming-of-age story that balances awkward family comedy with sincere emotional growth.

Tagline: Normal is overrated.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Warm, light, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, family, love
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
family
love
friendship
Places: suburbs
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild