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Special (2019)

TV show25mRated MA15+

IMDb7.6/ 10CTV score7.1/ 10

Where to watch Special in Australia

Special is streaming in Australia on Netflix (seasons 1 and 2, subscription).

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Stream (subscription)

Availability checked 16 November 2026.

Is Special renewed or cancelled?

Ended after 2 seasons (2021)

Special has finished: 2 seasons, the final episode aired Thu 20 May 2021. It streams on Netflix in Australia.

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Special seasons and where to watch them

SeasonReleasedStreaming onFree onBuy from
Season 2Released2021Streaming onNetflixFree onNoneBuy fromNone
Season 1Released2019Streaming onNetflixFree onNoneBuy fromNone

Special episode guide

2 seasons, 16 episodes aired, 12 April 2019 to 20 May 2021.

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Season 22021 · 8 episodes · Streaming on Netflix

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  1. S02E01One Day Stand20 May 2021 · 28m
  2. S02E02I Don't Like It Like This20 May 2021 · 27m
  3. S02E03That's the Way the Boys Are20 May 2021 · 34m
  4. S02E04Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts20 May 2021 · 28m
  5. S02E05Ryan Joins the Crips20 May 2021 · 28m
  6. S02E06Prom Queens20 May 2021 · 29m
  7. S02E07Why Is No One Ready?20 May 2021 · 31m
  8. S02E08Here's Where the Story Ends20 May 2021 · 30m

Special Season 2: where to watch and every episode

Season 12019 · 8 episodes · Streaming on Netflix

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  1. S01E01Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy12 April 2019 · 14m
  2. S01E02Chapter Two: The Deep End12 April 2019 · 15m
  3. S01E03Chapter Three: Free Scones12 April 2019 · 17m
  4. S01E04Chapter Four: Housechilling Party12 April 2019 · 15m
  5. S01E05Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues12 April 2019 · 12m
  6. S01E06Chapter Six: Straight Potential12 April 2019 · 15m
  7. S01E07Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf Date12 April 2019 · 15m
  8. S01E08Chapter Eight: Gay Gardens12 April 2019 · 17m

Special Season 1: where to watch and every episode

All 2 seasons: 16 episodes, about 6 hours to watch. One season is about 3 hours.

Episode names, air dates and runtimes: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where a season streams is our daily Australian check.

About Special

A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.

Year
2019
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Runtime
25m
Rated
MA15+
Network
Netflix
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Top cast
Ryan O'Connell, Punam Patel, Jessica Hecht

Special air dates

First aired
Season 2 premiered
Final episode aired

Air dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Special

  • Ryan O'Connellas Ryan Hayes(16 episodes)
  • Punam Patelas Kim Laghari(16 episodes)
  • Jessica Hechtas Karen Hayes(16 episodes)
  • Augustus Prewas Carey(8 episodes)
  • Marla Mindelleas Olivia(8 episodes)
  • Patrick Fabianas Phil(8 episodes)
  • Samantha Lee(8 episodes)
  • Brian Jordan Alvarezas Shay(1 episodes)
  • Ana Ortizas Susan(2 episodes)
  • Jason Michael Snow(1 episodes)
  • Sean Koetting(1 episodes)
  • Brady Box(1 episodes)
  • Devin Bonnée(1 episodes)
  • Garrett Grahamas Louis(1 episodes)
  • Jeremy Glazer(1 episodes)
Created by
Ryan O'Connell
Director
Anna Dokoza, Craig Johnson
Writer
Ryan O'Connell, Keshni Kashyap, Mason Flink, Leila Cohan-Miccio, Liz Elverenli
Producer
Colin Frederick, Alison Mo Massey, Ross M. Dinerstein
Original Music Composer
Joshua Moshier
Director of Photography
Philip Roy

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Special trailer

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Got a question about Special?

Is Special on Netflix in Australia?

Yes, Special is on Netflix in Australia (seasons 1 and 2, subscription).

Can I watch Special for free in Australia?

No, Special is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Netflix.

How many seasons of Special are there?

Special has 2 seasons. The latest, season 2, was released on 20 May 2021.

Where can I watch Special season 2 in Australia?

Season 2 is the latest season of Special. It is streaming on Netflix in Australia. It was released on 20 May 2021.