Atypical
Normal is overrated.
Created by Robia Rashid
On Netflix
A warm, funny coming-of-age family drama that treats neurodivergence with genuine curiosity and affection while exploring love, independence, and belonging.
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
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Atypical one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of series.
Does Atypical leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 84% of series.
Is Atypical easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Atypical violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Atypical scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Atypical sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Atypical, and what each one shares →
Like Atypical
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Atypical
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Atypical, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Atypical, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Atypical, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
