7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Special (2019)
Special (2019)
Overview
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's dominant themes align with progressive values by focusing on the journey of a gay man with cerebral palsy towards self-acceptance, thereby critiquing societal ableism and homophobia through a personal narrative.
The series 'Special' features a central character who is a gay man with cerebral palsy, portrayed by the show's creator, and includes a diverse supporting cast. Its narrative explicitly focuses on the experiences and challenges faced by this character, exploring themes of ableism and homophobia, thereby centering and critiquing societal norms from a marginalized perspective.
Secondary
Special features a gay protagonist with cerebral palsy, centering on his journey of self-discovery, dating, and embracing his queer identity. The series portrays his experiences with dignity, humor, and complexity, offering an affirming and empathetic look at LGBTQ+ life, particularly at the intersection of disability and queerness.
The show portrays Judaism primarily through the character of Karen, whose Jewish cultural background informs her identity and relationship with her son. While some comedic elements play on 'Jewish mother' stereotypes, the narrative ultimately presents Karen as a complex, loving, and sympathetic character, not as a negative representation of the faith itself.
There is insufficient information available regarding the plot or characters of 'Special, 2019' to assess its portrayal of transsexual characters and themes. Without specific details, a determination of positive, negative, or neutral impact cannot be made, and no supporting examples can be provided.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Special" is an original creation based on Ryan O'Connell's memoir. There is no prior established canon, source material, or historical figures for its characters to be compared against, thus no gender swap can occur.
The series is a semi-autobiographical adaptation of Ryan O'Connell's memoir. The main characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their real-life or established on-screen counterparts, or they are original characters whose race was not pre-established in prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
6.3
Critic Ratings
9.8
6.7
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