The streaming giant has renewed the semi-autobiographical comedy.
Multiple outlets confirm that Netflix has ordered an eight-episode second season of Special.
The series was created by and stars Ryan O’Connell. Based on his book I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, the series follows a gay man with mild cerebral palsy (O’Connell) who decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
Special also stars Jessica Hecht and Punam Patel.
Prior to its debut on the streaming service, O’Connell, who also writes the series and executive produces, told Variety, “I think that comedy is the greatest hope to normalize disability because people don’t know how to act, they’re really nervous around disability, and I think giving them permission to laugh it makes everyone feel more at ease. Disabled people are strong, powerful people and they need to be included in the conversation.”
