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OT - Atypical Season 2

arfie
arfie

My newest TV hero is "Sam," the main character of this offbeat Netflix series. Season 2 is now available and I am off on another marathon. I especially love the way "Sam" shows us how to weave therapy exercises into an Atypical life.


Any other fans here?

Junji.
Junji.
I LOVE ATYPICAL!
I did not know there was a season 2 out! Thank you. Sam reminds me of my internal voice.
arfie
arfie
I just spotted Season 2 this morning. Sam's penguin analogies remind me of the attempted explanations which have inspired doctors to tighten my straight jacket and intensify my med cocktails.

And he's surrounded by people who take the time to listen?

All that and good looks, too!! Some *people* get all the breaks with a little help from their script writers and stage crew.
Southern88
Southern88
I'm going on a Netflix binge too, because I love that show also. Didn't know it had a S2 release.

I can relate a lot to Sam.
arfie
arfie
I find myself relating a bit to every character in the cast. Is there a better definition of "compassionate humor" than that?
glitterbananas
glitterbananas
i loooooooove atypical i finished the second season in 2 days now i have to wait another year for the third season but i love all the drama and i love sam and zhaid . i love how zhaid's parents told sam how their friendship has made him a better person and at the end of the episode he applied for nursing school it honestly was really touching i just love the show how sam and his family works through things and you don't see a lot of shows with autism and it's kinda sad the actor isn't autistic but he plays a good role
arfie
arfie
At the risk of inspiring pitch fork gangs, I believe that strengths and curses fit neatly into the yin-yang philosophy that good/bad always balance one another.

My personal favorite thing about autism is that it makes acting skills virtually impossible. What I see is what I get with my autistic friends. No guessing games attached. Authenticity is no great friend of contemporary cinema. I forgive them for using a "Neurotypical" actor for Sam's role. Ya gots to work with what's available.

I adore the way *everybody* in the series can have human flaws and still be worthy of love and compassion.
ellomalley
ellomalley
love this show! i didnt know season 2 was out. now im gonna start binging once again
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