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Atypical

Atypical

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Atypical

"Normal is overrated."

2017- 2021

4 Seasons

38 Episodes

8.0(1256 votes)

Ended

Drama

Comedy

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

Sony Pictures Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Keir Gilchrist

Keir Gilchrist

Sam Gardner

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Elsa Gardner

Jack Haven

Jack Haven

Casey Gardner

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Doug Gardner

Creative team

Created by: Robia Rashid
Showrunner: Robia Rashid
Seth Gordon
Produced by: Jennifer Jason Leigh

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