Special

Special is an American comedy web television series directed by Anna Dokoza that premiered on Netflix on April 12, 2019. Ryan O'Connell has created, starred, written, and executive produced the series and it is based on I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves. The second and final season was released on May 20, 2021.

Summary
"A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence in hopes of finally going after the life he wants."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Ryan O'Connell as Ryan Hayes
 * Jessica Hecht as Karen Hayes
 * Punam Patel as Kim Laghari
 * Marla Mindelle as Olivia
 * Augustus Prew as Carey
 * Patrick Fabian as Phil
 * Christopher Lee Herod as Office Employee
 * Gina Marie Hughes as Samantha
 * Brandon Tucker as Chris

Episodes

 * Season One


 * Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy
 * Chapter Two: The Deep End
 * Chapter Three: Free Scones
 * Chapter Four: Housechilling Party
 * Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues
 * Chapter Six: Straight Potential
 * Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf Date
 * Chapter Eight: Gay Gardens


 * Season Two


 * One Day Stand
 * I Don't Like It Like This
 * That's the Way the Boys Are
 * Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts
 * Ryan Joins the Crips
 * Prom Queens
 * Why Is No One Ready?
 * Here's Where the Story Ends

Awards
This series was nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys, another 3 wins and 1 nomination.