Special
“Living. Laughing. Limping.”
Series Overview
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
25 min per episode
2019 – 2021
Premiered: Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Ryan O'ConnellLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “Here's Where the Story Ends”
As Olivia's wedding arrives, Ryan, Kim and Karen find themselves facing tough changes — but also discovering opportunities that may be truly special.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Special: Season 1 | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-25
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan O'Connell
Keshni Kashyap, Mason Flink
Joshua Moshier
Ross M. Dinerstein, Colin Frederick, Alison Mo Massey, Eric Norsoph, Todd Spiewak
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Palombo
Production Design
Joshua Moshier
Original Music Composer
Ross M. Dinerstein
Producer
Colin Frederick
Producer
Alison Mo Massey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special
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What is Special about?
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
How many seasons does Special have?
Special comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Special?
Key cast members in Special include Ryan O'Connell, Punam Patel, Jessica Hecht.
Who created or directed Special?
Special was developed and directed by Ryan O'Connell.