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Title: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on August 16, 2017, 06:55:47 AM
Anyone catch this new show yet? It's a quick first season watch with only 8 episodes. I didn't want to watch it initially, but am happy that I did. It was absolutely hysterical.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 16, 2017, 07:52:59 AM
Nope. What's the premise?
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on August 16, 2017, 09:20:38 AM
Nope. What's the premise?

In a nutshell; An autistic kid, who's towards the better part of the spectrum, wants a girlfriend and ends up getting the hots for his therapist. There's other stuff too, but that's a main element. It's really funny and done in taste. It's in no way disrespectful to people with autism and their families.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 16, 2017, 09:28:19 AM
Nope. What's the premise?

In a nutshell; An autistic kid, who's towards the better part of the spectrum, wants a girlfriend and ends up getting the hots for his therapist. There's other stuff too, but that's a main element. It's really funny and done in taste. It's in no way disrespectful to people with autism and their families.

I'll have to check it out. My wife and I have been looking for a show to watch together being that we don't share the same tastes it's difficult to find one. But, she's a Special School Teacher and the majority of the kids she teaches have Autism....so that show sounds like something we could watch together.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 16, 2017, 09:07:11 PM
Watched the first two episodes with my wife tonight. Really cool show. My wife was crying at parts because of how accurately they depict autism and she was getting sad thinking of some of her former and current students. But all in all she likes the show


Oh and, that red head in the first episode was smoking hot!
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: NoseofNicko on August 17, 2017, 03:11:19 PM
Just started this. Usually I need to watch a few episodes of a show to really get into it, but I really got into this from the first episode. Love it. :tup
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 22, 2017, 09:40:49 AM
Enjoying this show. We only have a couple episodes left to go (my wife's NETFLIX binge watching stamina is nowhere near my professional level  :lol) and it's been a good watch. Thanks for the heads up on this one Brian as I would have never thought to watch it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on August 22, 2017, 10:20:59 AM
Enjoying this show. We only have a couple episodes left to go (my wife's NETFLIX binge watching stamina is nowhere near my professional level  :lol) and it's been a good watch. Thanks for the heads up on this one Brian as I would have never thought to watch it.

Glad you're liking it. I was hell bent on not watching it originally. I think I said something to Victoria along the lines of "I don't feel like watching something that's just going to be depressing while shoving spectrum narratives down my throat" (douchey, I know), but I gave in eventually.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: TioJorge on August 22, 2017, 11:08:30 AM
It's alright, I might continue it as a boredom killer one day but it's pretty cheesy at times. It's also pretty funny at times and has some good drama going on but somewhere in there is a bit of overplayed and overacted (or underacted with some of the secondary characters) moments that are a bit too annoying to me to overlook.

The whole spectrum shtick is secondary to me. I've taught and taken care of kids from completely reliant on others' care to kids that had Aspergers and unless you knew, you wouldn't know otherwise. It's so varying in how people act. That said, the way society tip toes around the subject as if walking on glass really bugs the fucking hell out of me. So many people think they're being nice when really they're being oversensitive pantywaists. Niceties and empty platitudes that only serve the people around said "person with autism", not the person who is afflicted. That whole aspect of the show...really annoying. Thankfully, it doesn't seem too forced. But it is there nonetheless.

Otherwise, okay comedy and okay drama. Nothing special or noteworthy at all. But again, a good boredom killer one day.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 22, 2017, 11:58:57 AM
I agree it's nothing groundbreaking or addiction inducing to watch....but for me it's just neat because it's actually something my wife and I are watching together. We share near zero tastes or interests in movies or shows so I typically watch most of the things I watch alone so it's been nice to have a viewing partner.  :lol
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on September 28, 2018, 10:18:16 AM
Wrapped up season 2 last night. I think I liked this season more than the first.

To those who haven't checked this show out, I still recommend it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 19, 2018, 01:36:48 PM
I think I liked this season more than the first.

Yeah, this second season was really good....they expanded on all the characters pretty well. It's a cool show.


To those who haven't checked this show out, I still recommend it.

:iagree:
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 02, 2019, 10:00:01 PM
Season 3 is on now. Hasn’t missed a beat.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on November 04, 2019, 07:58:01 AM
Season 3 is on now. Hasn’t missed a beat.

I noticed last night that the new season was released. Really looking forward to this one! I think this show is one of Netflix's lesser-known hidden gems. I love this show.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 04, 2019, 08:24:58 AM
Season 3 is on now. Hasn’t missed a beat.

I noticed last night that the new season was released. Really looking forward to this one! I think this show is one of Netflix's lesser-known hidden gems. I love this show.

We've only watched the first two episodes thus far but it's still pretty awesome. I agree that it's one of the hidden gems. With my wife being a Special Needs School Teacher she says the behaviors/ticks/thought processes etc etc of the main character and the others on the spectrum are incredibly accurate.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on November 04, 2019, 08:28:26 AM
Season 3 is on now. Hasn’t missed a beat.

I noticed last night that the new season was released. Really looking forward to this one! I think this show is one of Netflix's lesser-known hidden gems. I love this show.

We've only watched the first two episodes thus far but it's still pretty awesome. I agree that it's one of the hidden gems. With my wife being a Special Needs School Teacher she says the behaviors/ticks/thought processes etc etc of the main character and the others on the spectrum are incredibly accurate.

It's really cool (I'm assuming this is the case) that the show does its due diligence and takes the time to accurately depict that kind of thing.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on November 18, 2019, 05:58:48 AM
Wrapped up season three over the weekend. Solid as always.

My favorite bit from this season was Sam's essence painting. 
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 18, 2019, 06:40:45 AM
Wrapped up season three over the weekend. Solid as always.

My favorite bit from this season was Sam's essence painting.

LOVED that part of the season.

This is a solid show. I really dig it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on November 18, 2019, 07:33:38 AM
Yea, I  watched all three seasons in the past few weeks.

It's suuuuuch a good show.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: obscure on January 09, 2020, 08:26:38 AM
Love this show.. It's fun.

It also made me want to reconsider my reactions to people .. you never know...
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Tick on October 04, 2020, 10:52:56 AM
Just fished all 3 seasons in a couple weeks. What a fantastic show.
I would like to find a show similar to this one to watch. I seem to always pigeon hole myself into watching the same types of shows. This was different than my usual fare.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: MirrorMask on October 04, 2020, 11:17:44 AM
What? I never commented on this? I must have talked about in the general, group thread...

Fantastic show, really worth a watch. With the inevitable and forgiveable dramatic licenses (it's a show after all), I'd say it's very down to earth and realistic. You can't help but empathize with Sam and the supporting characters are nuanced as well. At times you like them and at times you want to smack them, because that's how life goes in the end. Can't wait for the new season!
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 13, 2021, 08:24:44 PM
S4 now available. Love the show BUT we’re three episodes in and I can see why this is the final season. It’s been pretty slow. Will obviously finish this out because of how good the show has been but am underwhelmed thus far with the final season.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on July 14, 2021, 05:51:47 AM
Didn't know this dropped! I stopped reading your post at "BUT", Gary. I'll circle back when I catch up.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 14, 2021, 07:53:13 AM
Didn't know this dropped! I stopped reading your post at "BUT", Gary. I'll circle back when I catch up.

Yeah.....you'll need to form your own opinion on this final season. I have four episodes left to watch and I already have mine.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 14, 2021, 08:54:15 PM
Didn't know this dropped! I stopped reading your post at "BUT", Gary. I'll circle back when I catch up.

Yeah.....you'll need to form your own opinion on this final season. I have four episodes left to watch and I already have mine.

Finished the final season.


Very interested in what you have to say about it Brian. I’ll wait to discuss until you’re able to speak to it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on July 14, 2021, 08:58:20 PM
I’m excited to see it. I’m gonna try to watch it all from the start with my girl since I think she’ll like it. Loved seasons 1-3. Hoping to like season 4 when I get to it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 14, 2021, 09:38:29 PM
I’m excited to see it. I’m gonna try to watch it all from the start with my girl since I think she’ll like it. Loved seasons 1-3. Hoping to like season 4 when I get to it.

It’s a great series.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: cfmoran13 on August 25, 2021, 09:18:29 PM
Have loved this series throughout and sing its praises to whomever will listen.  Haven't caught Season 4 yet as I'm backed up with a couple of other series.  Can't wait to watch, though.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 26, 2021, 07:02:58 PM
Have loved this series throughout and sing its praises to whomever will listen.  Haven't caught Season 4 yet as I'm backed up with a couple of other series.  Can't wait to watch, though.

I’m very curious as to your opinion on S4.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 15, 2021, 11:18:40 AM
Any of you finish this final season yet? Wanting to chat it out a bit.....but more curious as to what you thought about it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on September 15, 2021, 11:31:43 AM
Any of you finish this final season yet? Wanting to chat it out a bit.....but more curious as to what you thought about it.

Not there yet! My GF and I are doing a rewatch (first for her) and we're still on season 3. I'll let you know when I finish it all up.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on September 15, 2021, 12:12:15 PM
I actually started the 4th season last Friday night and stopped about 2 minutes into the first episode... and it's all your fault, Gary!   

I was having a good day and said to myself "It's probable this season is shit. That's not how I want to spend my Friday night"  :lol I'm going to try and get some of it in this weekend though.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on September 15, 2021, 01:04:39 PM
I actually started the 4th season last Friday night and stopped about 2 minutes into the first episode... and it's all your fault, Gary!   

I was having a good day and said to myself "It's probable this season is shit. That's not how I want to spend my Friday night"  :lol I'm going to try and get some of it in this weekend though.

Ahh....sorry Brian. Don't let my comments thus far ruin anything for you....you've invested this much in it.....you gotta finish it out. I have an opinion on the final season but think the series itself was really good.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on October 06, 2021, 04:37:22 PM
I think I have 2-3 episodes left of season 4. Eager to hear your thoughts when I’m done. Unless you have any that don’t involve spoilers for the last 3 episodes.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 06, 2021, 10:36:53 PM
I think I have 2-3 episodes left of season 4. Eager to hear your thoughts when I’m done. Unless you have any that don’t involve spoilers for the last 3 episodes.

I can hold out until you wrap it up.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on October 12, 2021, 12:36:33 PM
Finished!

I really loved it. The season had a few plot points that I found way too predictable or ....pardon the wording...typical...but they usually didn't last too long.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 12, 2021, 03:19:10 PM
Finished!

I really loved it. The season had a few plot points that I found way too predictable or ....pardon the wording...typical...but they usually didn't last too long.

These are my thoughts:

It's not that I didn't 'like' the final season....it was alright. I thought it was a step back in storytelling though as I felt the entire time that they had no real end game planned for Sam's character and it showed. I think the trip to Antarctica to see the penguins was pretty lame honestly but I can see how it 'fit' to an extent.

I felt that Casey and Izzie's lesbian relationship took centerstage for most of the season and relegated Sam to the background....and this series was always about him and the other characters were ancillary. Sure they had things going on but I just feel like they strayed too far off course with the season and tried to do too many things with all of the characters. Even Zahid just randomly has testicular cancer??? Completely unnecessary that added near zero to the story and Zahid's character wasn't nearly as interesting or funny as seasons past. He was almost annoying actually.

I just felt like the show was hijacked by the social and political era we are in and took the opportunity to preach a bit and got heavy handed at it and it just wasn't the same show as the other seasons. Really fun series over all but I've watched enough shows to recognize when a show/series is just putting out episodes to put them out with little direction and that's what that final season was in my eyes. A "let's wrap this thing up" with no real thought put into it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on October 12, 2021, 05:12:42 PM
Totally feel you on the first 2/3 of that. It didn't bother me much but I can very much see what you're talking about.

I don't see the last 3rd though. I don't think they were hijacked by anything. I think they told the stories they wanted to tell, even if they didn't have a very coherent structure to it.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 12, 2021, 05:18:02 PM
Totally feel you on the first 2/3 of that. It didn't bother me much but I can very much see what you're talking about.

I don't see the last 3rd though. I don't think they were hijacked by anything. I think they told the stories they wanted to tell, even if they didn't have a very coherent structure to it.

I think had they told those stories over two seasons allowing them to maintain more focus on Sam it’d have worked better for me. There just wasn’t enough time for it all and it got pretty packed and fast paced.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on October 12, 2021, 05:19:42 PM
Totally feel you on the first 2/3 of that. It didn't bother me much but I can very much see what you're talking about.

I don't see the last 3rd though. I don't think they were hijacked by anything. I think they told the stories they wanted to tell, even if they didn't have a very coherent structure to it.

I think had they told those stories over two seasons allowing them to maintain more focus on Sam it’d have worked better for me. There just wasn’t enough time for it all and it got pretty packed and fast paced.

Yea, I'll agree with that. I did like the actual ending though. Sam going to Antarctica with his dad, Casey going back to her old school, Zahid finding a real relationship, and Sam and Paige having a very mature moment in their relationship. I really thought they did a good job with that.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on October 18, 2021, 07:05:59 AM
I wrapped it up over the weekend. I kind of echo most of Gary's sentiment here.

To me it felt like the writers sat down and said "Here's a checklist of the 10 most heated social arguments/debates in public eye right now. We need to find a way to work every one of these in". I actually don't oppose any of the causes the show decided to touch on, but it all felt like filler content to me some how. That arcs about the dress codes based on gender and Casey being privileged took up so much time and ultimately added nothing to the story or her as a character. It just felt like time wasted on something someone wanted to preach to me about. It felt very forced, and the show went from being about Sam and a family dealing with his condition to a show about a family that has an autistic member in it.

I have to disagree with Gary though on the trip to Antarctica being lame. I think given Sam's point in life and capabilities, getting there would have been a heck of an achievement. It was a good, realistic goal. One that would likely be possible or believable for someone like him. I think it was less about him going to Antarctica specifically, and more about him finding something in life he's truly passionate about. So much so he set a goal to see it for himself. He got out his comfort zone and raised money, planned, etc..

I don't have a lot to say about Zahid's ball. It was weird. I think the writers were trying to give us a moment or an event that shifted Sam's focus. We saw Sam completely tuning out the news because he was so focused on Edison, only to realize it later and drop everything to go be the best friend he could. I saw it almost as a moment of maturity for Sam.   


This seems like a classic case of Netflix getting to season 3 and having no clue what to do from there. Again, I didn't dislike the final season. It was just the weakest of the four because it strayed too far from what the show started as. I liked the show for what it was overall, and I'll probably give it a fresh watch a few years down the road.




Random: Remember the scene when Sam and Casey were in the industrial freezer training for the cold? Did either of you feel like that scene was supposed to set up something with Paige that ended up getting left out in the editing room? Earlier in the episode, Paige is in there rearranging all the boxes. Her manager makes a comment about how it's all different and she makes a case why it's better and more efficient or something. Later on, Sam and Casey are in there, and they made it a point to highlight Sam moving boxes in front of the fans, Casey questioning it, and then Sam explaining that he was purposefully blocking the cold air. I thought for sure we were going to see something like everything in the cooler thawing out because of Sam's repositioning, and Paige getting the blame because she was in there earlier. It was a lot of setup that didn't really lead to anything.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: gmillerdrake on October 18, 2021, 01:35:43 PM
Let me clarify the Antarctic storyline a bit. It was right in line with Sam’s character and made sense. BUT….I feel with all the other BS and forced storylines they tried to cram into the season took away from Sam’s story and relegated the Antarctic trip to a side story rather than being the focal point it should have been….and being more developed.

It was just kind of there underneath everything and it should have been a better send off.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on October 18, 2021, 02:35:03 PM
Full agreement there.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Adami on October 18, 2021, 02:52:17 PM
I will agree totally that Sam got unfairly pushed aside. I don't see Casey's storyline as them checking off social topics and forcing them in there. The show is contemporary, this is what's going on in a lot of the country.

I also agree that the Antarctica storyline wasn't given its due intention.
Title: Re: Netflix's Atypical
Post by: Chino on October 18, 2021, 02:57:25 PM
That word, "Antarctica", and how everyone on the show pronounced it. Do people where you guys live pronounce it that way? It sounded so weird, and everyone on the show said it the exact same way. l I can't even spell it right because of how we pronounce it out here.  :lol The first C is supposed to be silent! An-tar-ti-ca