5 Instances When Netflix Sparked Outrage

The critical acclaim received by Atypical, another Netflix original series, has sparked questions regarding the casting choice for the main character, Sam, who is on the autism spectrum.

Some wonder why Keir Gilchrist, an actor without the condition, was chosen instead of someone who does possess it.

Within this debate, it has been pointed out by Matt Rozsa, an author for Salon and someone on the autism spectrum, that the entertainment industry's efforts to embrace diversity in their shows may be misplaced.

Rather than exploring the depth and complexity of these characters, they often reduce them to mere "quirks."