Sometimes it’s easy to tell when a story has reached its peak, and you have that feeling it needs to end. Atypical has a massive following, yet that doesn’t excuse the necessity to end, even if Netflix does favour shows that only do well from the first season. But a good ending always brings that sense of “what if?” The writers chose a more agnostic view of where the characters may end up. And that type of writing makes it even more painful. Maybe Netflix and the production company decided that it was best to keep the door open for a reason. However, the final concluded with Sam, his friends, and his family all having to make unique life choices. College is advancing, relationships are questioned and Sam has a dream that he’s eager to take despite making the leap to move in with his best friend. While Atypical has had flack from some quarters of the autism community, I’ve always felt that the intention of the story has always been kind and well-informed, with a genuine approach. The story of a teen on the autism spectrum deciding to voyage independence and self-discovery is an earnest story and one that goes full circle in the final season. The writers have got the character development spot on – Casey battling with her identity, Elsa relieving her anxiety over her son, Doug bettering himself as a father, Paige being the well-versed and understand partner, and Zahid provides a good mix.