Anyone watching "Atypical"? I know zero about autism.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

But the story and acting is very satisfying. Have no idea if the actor who has autism is realistic or not. Just enjoyed the show very much.

Netflix original

[catchnrelease]

1. I watched it awhile back

I really liked it, except for the story line with the mom. Just seemed out of place but I guess it must have served a purpose.

If I remember right the actor is not autistic. And I remember that there was some criticism that there were not enough autistic actors/writers in the first season but they did better with this in the second.

I see there is a third season and I don't recall now if I watched that, so will have to go and check. As I said I really liked it.

Edit to add--third season is coming, not showing yet.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. Just binged on 1 & 2. It is amazingly enthralling

To me. Guess I just like real people dramas with a little wit and comic relief and sarcasm mixed in. The only one I am not crazy about is the daughter. Seems to overact?

Dead to me with Christina Applegate good. Plus another dimension..mystery

[catchnrelease]

4. I'm looking forward to the next season

I had forgotten to look for it until your post reminded me about the series. I really like the Sam character, and the dad. Sister didn't bother me too much, I figured she's just the overwrought teenager with extra issues due to her brother.

I finished Dead to Me recently and it was good. Will check out Another Dimension.

[IcyPeas]

2. Have not heard of Atypical, but

There is another series about a little boy with autism called "The A Word". It was on Sundance TV a while ago and it's a BBC production. It is a fantastic series. There have been 2 seasons already and another one is in production.

Shows a family dealing with finding out their son is different..... it is heartwarming, funny, sad. I would call it a dramedy (comedy/drama). Some gorgeous scenery too.