Special

Name: Special
Released: 2019-04-12T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ryan O'Connell, Jessica Hecht, Punam Patel

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

SPECIAL's Ryan (Ryan O'Connell) is a young man in transition. After a car accident, he's getting back into the groove with a new job (well, unpaid internship) at Buzzfeed-esque website EggWoke, meeting new friends like ultra-confident Kim (Punam Patel), and even moving into his own apartment, much to the chagrin of his overprotective mother, (Jessica Hecht). However, as he finds success writing about his life for EggWoke, he leaves out one little detail: he has cerebral palsy.

2019 · 14m

Starring Ryan O'Connell, Jessica Hecht, Punam Patel

EPISODE 1

Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy

In the wake of being hit by a car, Ryan begins a coveted internship and finds an opportunity to redefine himself based on his recent run-in.
EPISODE 2

Chapter Two: The Deep End

Kim encourages a daunted Ryan to be more comfortable with his body at Olivia's pool party, where they both make some surprising new friends.
EPISODE 3

Chapter Three: Free Scones

Karen reluctantly agrees to help Ryan find an apartment while Kim eagerly volunteers to help him check another big milestone off his list.
EPISODE 4

Chapter Four: Housechilling Party

Ryan's underwhelming attempt at a housewarming party leads to a bonding session with Kim; Karen's nest doesn't stay empty for long.
EPISODE 5

Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues

Karen's shopping trip is cut short as she tends to pressing matters for her mother and Ryan, fueling frustrations with her role as dual-caregiver.
EPISODE 6

Chapter Six: Straight Potential

While Ryan attends a dudes' poker night, Karen lets loose with Phil at home, basking in her affection for him -- and for grilled cheese.

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Twenties

Ryan O'Connell

Ryan Kayes
Jessica Hecht

Karen Kayes
Punam Patel

Kim Laghari
Marla Mindelle

Olivia
Augustus Prew

Carey
Patrick Fabian

Phil
Jim Parsons

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Ryan O'Connell

Producer
Ryan O'Connell

Writer
Ryan O'Connell

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SPECIAL's Ryan (Ryan O'Connell) is a young man in transition. After a car accident, he's getting back into the groove with a new job (well, unpaid internship) at Buzzfeed-esque website EggWoke, meeting new friends like ultra-confident Kim (Punam Patel), and even moving into his own apartment, much to the chagrin of his overprotective mother, (Jessica Hecht). However, as he finds success writing about his life for EggWoke, he leaves out one little detail: he has cerebral palsy.

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