Special (2019)
Special (2019)
Network & Production Companies




Plot.
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
Where to Watch.


Currently Special is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Netflix, Netflix basic with Ads
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Ryan O'Connell
Ryan Hayes / Creator / Executive Producer

Punam Patel
Kim Laghari

Jessica Hecht
Karen Hayes

Augustus Prew
Carey

Marla Mindelle
Olivia

Patrick Fabian
Phil

Gina Marie Hughes
Samantha

Christopher Lee Herod
Office Employee

Taichi Erskine
Editor

Anna Dokoza
Executive Producer

Jim Parsons
Executive Producer

Samantha Lee
Bonnie

Brian Jordan Alvarez
Shay

Ana Ortiz
Susan

Garrett Graham
Louis

Sai Lang
Anisha

Charlie Barnett

Patrick Woodall

Shalita Grant

Michael Scott Allen

Max Jenkins

Anjali Bhimani

Buck Andrews

Devin Bonnée
Media.





Details.
Release DateApril 12, 2019
StatusEnded
Seasons2
Episodes16
Running Time25m
Content RatingTV-MA
Genres
Last updated:
This TV Show Is About.
cerebral palsy
dance instructor
mother son relationship
Scripted
Wiki.
Special is an American comedy-drama television series created by Ryan O'Connell for Netflix. Starring Ryan O'Connell, the series is a semi-autobiographical account of his life as a gay man in Los Angeles with cerebral palsy pursuing new friendships, relationships, and self-sufficiency.
It is based on O'Connell's memoir I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.
The series premiered on April 12, 2019, and concluded on May 20, 2021, after two seasons. It received positive reviews and earned four nominations at the 71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, one for Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series and three for the performances of Ryan, Jessica Hecht, and Punam Patel.
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