The coming-of-age[1] series, originally known as Antarctica, was created and written by Robia Rashid,[2] who previously worked on How I Met Your Mother and The Goldbergs as a producer.[9] For a more accurate portrayal, she consulted with Michelle Dean, a California State University professor who worked at UCLA's Center for Autism Research and Treatment.[10][11] Gilchrist said in an interview for Vulture, "[Rashid] wrote the script. We talked a ton and I did research and I watched movies and I read books".[4] The supporting character Christopher is played by Anthony Jacques, who is autistic.[12]