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There doesn't seem to be a topic for this already so I figured I'd make one in the hope that some of you have also seen this?

Season two dropped this week and I've only just finished it, it's such a step up from the first season tbh. Basically the show follows the life of Sam - an 18 year old Autistic guy and the challenges he faces in day to day life etc. The first season is primarily focussed around his search for a girlfriend after deciding he's ready to date, the second season is moreso dealing with the aftermath of season one (no spoilers).

I started watching this because it sounded interesting, I've personally not been that exposed to people on the spectrum so I was keen to see how Netflix (who are *usually* good with their rep) would write an autistic lead character. I enjoyed the first season enough but it didn't feel all that fresh and the majority of the characters are extremely unlikable and the storylines are kinda messy and clichèd but it is an easy binge as the episodes are short and the plot is well paced. After reading reviews, especially from people on the spectrum, I became aware of a lot of the flaws, like the stereotypes they've put into Sam or the show as a whole and how it isn't a good example of a kid who is Autistic etc BUT season two addressed a whole bunch of those issues I'd seen fans complaining about which was awesome to see so if you were put off by the first season, please give it another shot!

Sorry this post is long but idek if anyone else watches so I'm just gonna spew my thoughts out here as well. Casey has always been my favourite character but her and Zahid especially were amazing this season. I loved how we got to see more of their relationships with Sam and more of Sam finding his own independence etc. Izzie is also a great addition to the show given that I dislike most of the other characters, I actually quite liked Amber and her mum too. I was so happy to see them introduce a peer group of kids on the spectrum too that was diverse so we weren't just having to take Sam's sole experience as Autistic representation. I know I talk about good rep a lot but its important to me and its the main thing i look for in a show. I love Evan and the guidance councilor too. Actually, I don't hate as many characters as i thought I did after this season Elsa could quite possibly be the worst character I've ever come across though and the acting on her part is just awful, Doug isn't much better. Honestly the less screen time that pair get the better. Ngl my fave thing of the whole season was Casey and Izzies enemies to friends to romantic interests ??? arc I could feel the tension between them from the get go and I'm so glad my instincts were spot on. Its gonna be shitty if they start seeing each other in secret though whilst Casey and Evan are still together after Casey spending a whole season dragging her mum for cheating :') I just hope they write their story well and Casey is well established as a bisexual character that's not stereotyped or erased etc but I'm sceptical rn