SPECIAL
Based on the memoir I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves (2015) by Ryan O’Connell, who also stars, writes, and executive produces the series, “Special” is an American comedy streaming television series that first broadcast on April 12, 2019.
PREMISE:
A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence in hopes of finally going after the life he wants.
Season two premiered on Thursday, May 20, 2021, on Netflix.
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.
“Ryan really needs to get his s**t together,” says Netflix in the official synopsis for season two. “It’s been two months and he still hasn’t spoken to Karen since their fight and he has a gnarly case of writer’s block that’s getting him in hot water with Olivia. Enter Tanner, a fun, flirty dance instructor who charms Ryan despite not being totally available.
“When his writer’s block eventually lifts, he’s inspired to write a long-form piece about disability. From there, he begins a journey of self-discovery that creates unexpected complications in his relationship with Tanner. Meanwhile, Kim lets her guard down when she meets Harrison, a sensitive tech mogul with a humble background – but her insecurities and jealous tendencies continue to hamper her personal life and threaten to push Harrison away. With her spiraling credit card debt driving Kim even further towards rock bottom, she makes a hard choice to regain control of her finances and personal life.”
“Since taking care of Ryan was her life’s purpose until their fight, Karen realizes that she needs to take an active approach to create a fulfilling life for herself – beyond just taking care of her ailing mother,” Netflix tells us. “Will she be content with continuing to clean up everyone else’s messes, or will Karen be able to lean into her newfound independence and create a life that centers around her own desires for once?
“This season is about our primary characters –Ryan, Karen, and Kim –coming into their power and realizing they all deserve big gorgeous lives – whether society agrees or not, b***h!”
Where can I watch “Special”?
Exclusively available for streaming on Netflix.