Atypical: Season 1

TV-14
2017
Poster for Atypical: Season 1

A young man on the autism spectrum looks for his own sense of independence in this comedic coming-of-age series.

Where to watch Atypical: Season 1

Atypical: Season 1 is available to stream in Australia now... More on Netflix.

Atypical: Season 1 episodes

Episode 1.1

Antarctica

Interested in having a girlfriend, Sam researches dating advice and... More puts it to the test. Meanwhile, his overprotective mom Elsa must learn to let go.

Episode 1.2

A Human Female

When Sam learns his crush is already taken, dad Doug... More helps him woo her. A lost credit card sends Elsa back to the bar. Casey hears rumors about Evan.

Episode 1.3

Julia Says

Sam decides to update his look. Casey learns a family... More secret. Feeling like her family no longer needs her, Elsa seeks attention elsewhere.

Episode 1.4

A Nice Neutral Smell

When a classmate shows interest in him, Sam makes a... More list of pros and cons to see whether she's girlfriend material. Casey gets a prestigious offer.

EPISODE 1.5

That’s My Sweatshirt

Sam becomes rattled after Paige invades his bedroom. Casey visits... More Clayton Prep and gets a taste of what life away from her brother would be like.

EPISODE 1.6

The D-Train to Bone Town

Paige proposes having an autism-friendly school dance to the PTA.... More Sam makes preparations for losing his virginity. Doug and Julia help each other.

EPISODE 1.7

I Lost My Poor Meatball

When Paige makes a confession to Sam, he creates a... More checklist to figure how he feels. Things with Nick suddenly get too real for Elsa.

EPISODE 1.8

The Silencing Properties of Snow

After a disastrous dinner with Paige's family, Sam makes amends... More at the school dance. Casey's fury at her mom affects her relationship with Evan.

Atypical: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

"This family is really hard to dislike, and they become people remarkably easy to root for..."

RogerEbert.comRogerEbert.com

"It's the glimpse of what daily life looks like for a family with someone on the spectrum that I find intriguing."

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune

"You watch it go from potential Netflix gem to no-thanks network hash in roughly four episodes."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"All of the performances in the show are great, which is helpful since the writing occasionally slips into predictable rhythms."

VultureVulture

"Atypical doesn't attempt to show how Sam is "just like us," mostly because he's not. And that's what makes him a complex and unique television character worth watching."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"Watchable but inconsistent..."

CNNCNN

"The overwhelming strength of Atypical is how very human it is, of its affection for its messy, relatable characters."

Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly

"Atypical presents a point of view and a lead character that are, well, atypical in the TV landscape. But its sweetness and predictability make it a little too typical to be great."

USA TodayUSA Today

"Does a fine job capturing choice insights into our protagonist's mind, but its overarching story is as predictable as they come."

IndieWireIndieWire

"It's not funny enough, or sharp enough. Or surprising -- the boldness ends with the subject."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"This show desperately wants to get its depiction of autism right, and wants to pat itself on the back for doing so. All of which makes the uninspired characterization of Sam all the more infuriating."

A.V. ClubA.V. Club

"Atypical takes a while to get used to. The transitions from humor to heft can be jarring."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"It's moving, darkly funny, breathes new life into the family dramedy."

DeciderDecider

Atypical: Season 1 | Details

Rating
TV-14,
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Country of origin
USA