NetflixAtypical (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Atypical focuses on the personal journey of a teenager with autism and his family, championing solutions rooted in empathy, individual growth, and strong interpersonal support. The series balances themes of neurodiversity and inclusion with a strong emphasis on family values and personal responsibility, leading to a neutral political stance.
The series 'Atypical' prominently features neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ themes as central to its narrative and character development. While incorporating diverse characters, it does not involve explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The show maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities without explicit critique.
Secondary
Atypical positively portrays LGBTQ+ themes through Casey Gardner's character arc. Her journey of self-discovery, coming out, and navigating a same-sex relationship is depicted with sensitivity and depth. The narrative emphasizes acceptance and the normalcy of her queer identity within her family and social circles.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Atypical is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
Atypical is an original series, meaning all its characters were created for the show without prior canonical or historical racial depictions. Therefore, no character can be considered a 'race swap' as per the definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.0
N/A
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