Interested in having a girlfriend, Sam researches dating advice and puts it to the test. Meanwhile, his overprotective mom Elsa must learn to let go.Interested in having a girlfriend, Sam researches dating advice and puts it to the test. Meanwhile, his overprotective mom Elsa must learn to let go.Interested in having a girlfriend, Sam researches dating advice and puts it to the test. Meanwhile, his overprotective mom Elsa must learn to let go.
Jack Haven
- Casey Gardner
- (as Brigette Lundy-Paine)
Raúl Castillo
- Nick
- (as Raul Castillo)
Donnabella Realworldfare
- Waitress
- (as Donnabella Mortel)
Tina Grimm
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
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I really enjoyed the first episode and it is a great start to the series. The episode introduces very well the main characters: an overprotective mother, a father that wants to be closer to his son and sister that proyecta his brother.
I think that the title was well Chosen because Sam talks all the time about Antartica and penguins.
I think that the episode shows autism in a very realistic way I think that some parts are innapropiate for little kids I think that it is a great episode and I would recommend it.
I think that the title was well Chosen because Sam talks all the time about Antartica and penguins.
I think that the episode shows autism in a very realistic way I think that some parts are innapropiate for little kids I think that it is a great episode and I would recommend it.
I guess that this episode is a great start and its interesting what happened with the boy and his love life. Sometimes its a bit inapropriate for young children but the good thing is that those parts are not explicit.
A great start to the series, introduces the main characters and sets up for the series storylines. Great acting from the cast and they have good chemistry.
I think that the episode and actors developed very well and the drama was beutifull. The Actors make the episode more enjoyable like Sam's friends, its so funny.
I loved the pilot episode of Atypical. It does a great job of introducing Sam and his daily navigation through life while being surrounded by neuro normative people. The show communicates autism in a very realistic way which I appreciate. I especially appreciate how this episode of Atypical depicts Sam's family. He has a father that struggles to connect with him, as they have nothing in common. He has an overprotective mother that fears him trying new things as she is afraid of the risk that comes along with it. He has a sister whose entire personality is shaped by her need to protect not only her brother but other people that are mistreated. Atypical shows how the world of autism shapes family life and communicates that in a way many people can empathize with. Autism not only affects the autistic person, but also the people around them. Atypical demonstrates this to the fullest extent in the debut episode. In under 45 minutes, it is able to set the tone for the entire series. I have no complaints! Looking forward to watching more!
Did you know
- TriviaThis first season attracted some criticism for not featuring any real actors with autism. Considering that the show is about that subject, it was rather noticeable that no one in the cast actually had that condition. This was something that was immediately redressed in the subsequent seasons.
- Quotes
Casey Gardner: Okay, finish the sentence. I spend a lot of time thinking about...
Sam Gardner: Easy. Penguins.
- SoundtracksBlack Mambo
Performed by Glass Animals
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- 38m
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