Harrison Orr

In the 22 years I’ve been alive, I’ve never experienced a show like Atypical. There’s so many pieces that would be jumbled together in any other show, but the directors make these pieces work to create a beautiful work of art. Happiness, sadness, laughter, pain, and awkwardness are feelings everyone has, and Atypical is able to pinpoint the meaning behind all of all of these emotions to give the audience something they can be inspired by in their own lives. The character development is top notch, and the events that occur throughout the show are incredibly touching. Even the events that you didn’t expect or want to happen cause you to want more of it, whether it’s for the chaos or the cringe-factor in upcoming scenes. There’s not a single episode in Atypical that doesn’t add something to the storyline, which is why viewers like me are hooked from start to finish. And lastly, the actors don’t even seem to be acting; every emotion and situation they go through feels more real than any show out there. Sam, Casey, Zahid, and literally every other character is perfectly meant for this show. Atypical is more than a show that brings to light how people with autism deal with real world problems, it’s a show that brings to light how all of us deal with real world problems. And that’s exactly what makes Atypical a must-see spectacle, and a new favorite tv show for me.