Special

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 12, 2019
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Apr 11, 2019
    60
    Irreverent and enjoyably brisk. ... Special is only truly memorable when it depicts Ryan's endearingly awkward embrace of his sexuality. [15-28 Apr 2019, p.13]
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Liam Mathews
    Apr 9, 2019
    50
    Netflix's flimsy development process failed this show.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tyler Aquilina
    Apr 1, 2019
    50
    It's a promising premise, with charming performances from its supporting cast, but Special's quirkiness, only-sometimes-successfully sweet emotional moments, off putting characters, and humor don't mix well. [5/12 Apr 2019, p.92]
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Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
  1. manningn15
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    I love this show so much, definitely one of my top 5 favorite TV shows I've ever watched. The writing is outstanding; so well written,I love this show so much, definitely one of my top 5 favorite TV shows I've ever watched. The writing is outstanding; so well written, hilarious, and the deeper moments are beautiful. Ryan O'Connell gives a phenomenally charismatic, funny, and beautifully authentic performance and Jessica Hecht, Punam Patel, and Marla Mindelle gave superb performances. The chemistry between Ryan and Punam is hilarious and the chemistry between Ryan and Jessica is so beautifully believable and authentic especially in the season finale their performances were perfection. The first season of Special is an A+ to me; I love seeing more authentic representation of people with a disability and people who are gay being represented by someone who is disabled and who is gay.… Full Review »
  2. JessicaRobyn
    Apr 20, 2019
    9
    Special is short and sweet with characters that I instantly fell in love with. At just 8 episodes, it was super quick to watch. The show givesSpecial is short and sweet with characters that I instantly fell in love with. At just 8 episodes, it was super quick to watch. The show gives me "Please Like Me" vibes with a touch more sitcom influence. One of my only issues is that the pacing needed some work. I think the season could would have benefited from being longer. Figures crossed they get a season two because there is a lot of potential here.… Full Review »
  3. ponemu70
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    It's more than a gay man with CP and mother-son codependency going array. It's a charming story that leaves you wanting for more, and more. Loved it!
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