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Do people like the new show?

I watched parts of the first episode. I found it condescending and insulting; the producers and writers clearly have no idea what they're talking about--by which I mean that, while they may have done their research on autism, they obviously have no personal experience with anyone on the spectrum. Highmore's acting was highly stereotyped and lacked authenticity, and the writing was just flatly patronizing. I certainly won't be watching more.

I've watched the first two episode, and I like very much.
I actually know someone who could be Dr. Murphy's double, in term of personality.
I've written more in the thread about what television show one has just watched.

I entries for both episode 1 and 2

I was impressed with the show's medical knowledge. I really didn't care about the autism part all that much (that's just what was the initial motive for watching it), but I didn't think the main character was quite as stereotypical as others I've seen. But I was quite impressed that the medical knowledge was mostly correct. At the beginning of the first episode, I had my doubts, thinking, "And why are they not calling this a tension pneumothorax?!" And no sooner had I said that did the words "tension pneumothorax" show on the screen. So, I'm going to continue watching it for the medical aspect. It is much more realistic medically than, say, ER. I also enjoyed the very true depiction of the hierarchy of the medical world. To get ahead, you have to behave a certain way, and somebody who didn't fit in and wasn't on the spectrum would be targeted just as much as the main character is.

I like it so far and I can relate to some of the social awkwardness that Sean displays. I'm just glad that autism is being acknowledged more in media.

It's an interesting show i,m happy to have a realistic potrayal of autism on TV

I've really enjoyed the first 5 episodes. A bit emotional in places ( not sure if that's my mood or not ). The rabbit scene was the most upsetting scene I've scene for a while.

Haven't seen it, but saw a trailer. The trailer had Shaun's father yelling at him to be normal, and I had a massive panic and started crying. My parents do that to me (no physical element, though).

Personally, I think the show's okay so far.

I like the show and there are a lot of things I can relate to. I was a healthcare professional and I am on the spectrum.

Watched the first 7 episodes it seems to be getting better as it goes along.

The last episode featured an actor with autism.

I strongly dislike the show.

It WILL help perpetuate the general public's lack of understanding of ASD and how it manifests itself in behaviour.

The producers COULD have fashioned an accurate portrayal of ASD and STILL had a successful show, but they deliberately chose a false representation of ASD.