Often, just because of the sheer number of new TV series and original films that hit Netflix on a regular basis, there are quality programs that seem to fly under the radar. One of those series is the comedy “Special,” which enjoyed an acclaimed first season and is hoping to gain even more viewership with its upcoming Season 2.
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As seen in the new trailer for Season 2 of “Special,” the series follows the story of a young gay man with cerebral palsy that is continuing to navigate his complicated journey of self-discovery. The series stars Ryan O’Connell, Jessica Hecht, Punam Patel, Marla Mindelle, Gina Hughes, and Patrick Fabian. In addition to his lead role in “Special,” O’Connell wears multiple hats for the series, acting as the creator, writer, and executive producer. The show is based on his own memoir, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.”
Season 2 of “Special” arrives on Netflix on May 20. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Ryan really needs to get his shit together. 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 longform 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. 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, bitch!
