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Austin

Austin

20246.32 Seasons16 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

A best-selling, but recently cancelled, children's author has a meltdown when approached by Austin, a neurodivergent 20-something claiming to be his son. He then realises that embracing the young man may be the path to redemption.

NetworksABC TV

Top Cast

Claire Lovering

Claire Lovering

Greta

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Themes & Keywords

autism

About Austin

Austin is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of autism. it stars Claire Lovering. A best-selling, but recently cancelled, children's author has a meltdown when approached by Austin, a neurodivergent 20-something claiming to be his son. He then realises that embracing the young man may be the path to redemption.

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