“Living. Laughing. Limping.”
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
- Created by
- Ryan O'Connell
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Now semi-estranged from his mother, Ryan continues exploring the world on his own, with all the complex ups and downs life and love have to offer.
S2 E1One Day Stand
May 20, 202128 min
A night out leads Ryan to an exciting but complicated new connection. As Karen longs for reconciliation with her son, Kim questions their dynamic.
S2 E2I Don't Like It Like This
May 20, 202127 min
As Ryan and Kim try to unpack their respective romantic situations, Ryan's gets an unexpected new wrinkle. Karen catches up with an old friend.
S2 E3That's the Way the Boys Are
May 20, 202134 min
On the night of Kim's birthday bash, she and Ryan find themselves at a crossroads. Karen bonds with Phil's new flame, but things turn awkward quickly.
S2 E4Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts
May 20, 202128 min
A big loss exposes bigger fissures in Ryan and Karen's relationship, and sends Karen seeking out some familiar comfort.
S2 E5Ryan Joins the Crips
May 20, 202128 min
Ryan explores a new romantic opportunity but is caught off guard by a surprising dilemma. A destitute Kim is forced to move back in with her parents.
S2 E6Prom Queens
May 20, 202129 min
Tensions simmer as Kim's family celebrates Diwali, while things get super awkward at the "Crips Prom" between Ryan's new friends and his date.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Special?
- Special is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Special are there?
- Special has 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Special?
- Special has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 20, 2021.
- Who stars in Special?
- Special stars Ryan O'Connell, Punam Patel, Jessica Hecht, Augustus Prew, Marla Mindelle.
