It Took 28 Years For Him To Come Out Of The Disabled Closet: Meet Ryan O’Connell From “Special”

[@iJack84]

Loved it! But 8 episodes, 15 minutes long? what is this? i need more!

[@Br0th3r7]

I need a season 2, and a longer one! As a pansexual girl with CP, this show is so relatable. Thank you Ryan!

[@tg-dt5cf]

I completely understand. I'm a bisexual girl with CP and I've never connected with a show more than I have with this one

[@pauldelgadillo1827]

It looks like Special is a solid hit on Netflix, there will be a season two and Ryan wants to make the series into longer thirty minute episodes so I'm stoked.

[@Jesse-bg1bh]

How can you tell?... I hope you're right though.

[@pauldelgadillo1827]

@@Jesse-bg1bh I just saw a speculative KZbin post by someone more knowledgeable than me on this subject.

[@Jesse-bg1bh]

@@pauldelgadillo1827 If you don't mind, can you post the link to the video here. I tried searching for it but the word 'special' is such a common generic word, a bunch of random videos show up only.

[@Nelefant237]

I need season 2 asap too. I'm deaf, bi and I can totally relate to the show.

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

You need to see this movie!!! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rIl6aen62pZpY

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

@@Leftatalbuquerque an unemployed virgin who argues with his mother is not a full life. I hope you are being ironic.

[@lucygemmill7028]

Hi Ryan, your show is reliability about cerebral palsy. I have just seen the first few episodes. I am in my late forties,, I am female. But also have mild cerebral palsy. Your show is refreshingly honest. Thanks Lucy

[@MartellThaCool]

You got my support as a disabled citizen, good man. I'm 30 and deal with self hatred with my disablity and anxiety with depression

[@tlj1621]

I am so glad you did this! My brother has CP, and it is important that people realize someone with a disability can have a life. Thank you.

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

an unemployed virgin who argues with his mother is not a full life. I hope you are being ironic.

[@fjordsi7404]

@@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness you totally missed the point

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

I'm actually really interested in your opinion. I don't think you can say I missed the point . I would argue you're just looking at the show through disabled person eyes. If they made that show about any other minority group that group would protest the show. However, disabled people always been low on the social ladder. Look at Trans people a few years ago netflix had a show about where one character was a Trans woman who was a hacker. This helped change the perception of Trans people. Ryan O'Connell showed a disabled person doing everything a disabled person is expected to do no real career, lives at home and no real power. How does that help disabled people? I know people with more severe cp who are PHDs who have real careers. That's what I want to see show what disabled people can be. Bill Cosby did this for black people with the Cosby show the parents were both professionals. He showed what black people could be. If I missed the point it is only because if you looked deeper there isn't one. Also there's a difference between people with minor disabilities and people with major disabilities it doesn't appear that Ryan took the time to really understand disability issues.

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

@@fjordsi7404 I bet if you were severely disabled and you see your life not living up to its full potential you would see it differently.

[@leocas7ro]

I'm addicted to this series.

[@illegalfedora4043]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@AlbertSalabcn]

"Special" has just lighten my heart. Thank you. So brave and inspiring.

[@Trae4499]

I have cerebral palsy too! I have a mild case that only affects the left side of my body, Mostly my left arm and hand. All the things in the show “special” I’ve felt and done myself. I used to tell people I sprained my wrist so I didn’t get questioned about why I was wearing my brace on my arm. It was easier to say that than to explain. I had been asked If my boyfriend was “normal” because I had a disability and otherwise it would have been weird? Ignorance!!! I’m sooo happy this show exists, I’d love a second season. There’s soo much more of Ryan’s story to tell. Thank you for being brave and telling your story and for giving me some courage to feel like I can do the same! ❤️❤️

[@itgetsbetter]

Thank you for sharing your story!!

[@robcmarquez]

Loved the whole season. I have been telling people to watch the show. Hopefully it gets a renewal soon.

[@marcspector9899]

Cant wait to watch this show

[@tg-dt5cf]

I've never related to something so much in my life. I've got mild cerebral palsy down the right side of my body and while I fully accept I've got this disability, it can be truly exhausting. I work in Retail and when someone asks if I've hurt my hand or wrist, I just say that I have because I'm exhausted of explaining myself. But I've fully accepted that it is who I am but it definitely doesn't define me. I am more than my disability. Plus I'm also bisexual so can relate on that front also. Thank you for an amazing show 😊

[@deepfriedbrainforlunch]

Loved the show, watch it again. Will watch the next. Much love from Germany. All the best

[@sheisveryfamous]

MY NEW FAVOURITE SHOW. AND WRITER. AND ACTOR!!!

[@douglaswild3852]

Love your new show!! I can’t wait for a second season!! I only hope it’s even longer than the first! “ Special” is what you are!! Bravo!!

[@lisa-yc8db]

I binged this season ... Please release more.

[@kmaguire7161]

Great show but I wish it wasn't 15 minute "web episodes". Hopefully they will give us a season 2 with half hour episodes.

[@OLDS98]

More power to him! An inspiration and more for others out there. Talk about overcoming life's challenges. He has.

[@el4348]

Can’t wait for him to get on Ellen🙌🏾

[@Aloso24]

No hablo ni escribo en inglés. Sin embargo, pienso que "Special" es una serie profundamente humana y que su énfasis en los temas de inclusión y no discriminación tratados de manera chusca son tan atractivos. FELICITACIONES!!! ojalá tenga mucha aceptación.

[@zenithquasar9623]

Just watched the show, loved it. And totally have a massive crush on Ryan!!

[@katiezee2]

You don't need to repeatedly 'flash the lights' for emphasis..in fact it detracts attention from what's being said

[@multilingual972]

Ryan, what meaningful, beautiful content you have given us. I can't thank you enough. I think we all have some kind of disability, more or less debilitating. I am also gay and it was no big deal to come out, but I am also bipolar, which has been masked by meds and I certainly function well, but it is still there and I certainly can't tell many people because it is very misunderstood. I have kidney problems because of the early bipolar meds and am on special diet because Lithium hurt my kidneys. I am always asked to explain my veganism which is for the kidneys. There I said it. I am gay and also bipolar. Hey, maybe that could be another Netflix series :-)) LOL Ryan, a big hug and may you have much success in all you do!

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

Mark Schwartz no we don’t all have some kind of disability they that to dismiss us

[@wetflame5838]

He is stinking adorable. I loved this show. He is amazing.

[@ianjohnson1249]

Show is so great. Need more. And Ryan is completely cute

[@Jeknow118]

LOVE this show, please season 2!!

[@popsyturvee5112]

Okay who thinks Ryan is cute? I think he is!

[@zenithquasar9623]

He is ridiculously cute!

[@multilingual972]

He is a total hottie.

[@IMAInteriors]

I think that guy is super cute!!!

[@fluxboyant]

Special is amazing!

[@Scott-nr9bj]

I want to see season 2

[@Doridantoni]

Okay, where is this interview with Ryan O'Connell and Brian Jordan Alvarez? :)

[@Diasilva]

I hate that the series ended in an argument with his mom. She was left alone on her birthday after trying her hardest to make her family happy and never putting herself first. She's not perfect but her story is so sad. And their relationship was damaged. So disappointed.

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

why didn't you make a show about Ryan being lawyer in a stable relationship. A empowered disabled gay man. We deserve more than a man child

[@lackofeffortfpv7412]

is there such a thing as post birth onset cp? so expanding defintion cp?

[@RafaelSilva-yu9vn]

Por favor, garantam as próximas temporadas.

[@beargamer07]

Was a wonderful begin this season and I understand why was so short it's not easy make one product like this but the story and the timing was really great and the mom was the best see her like some one Whit issues and mistakes was the best no one it's perfect. Your story it's really clever no one see the people Whit disabilities like real people they becomes kids or things Whit out necessities or even sexuality and you give them one voice not only to the gay community

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

Are Ryan's eyes' pupils dilated? Ryan, if you read this, please respond. I am enjoying your show on Netflix - hope it is what you wanted it to be.

[@Yandolito]

What on earth are 15 minute episodes tho 🤔🤔unacceptable! 😮😮😮

[@davidyuan9790]

他真的好可爱好可爱！

[@bobbyjuju7442]

Cutie

[@pollychauunlimited4296]

You ain’t disabled. Get the F’n ‘dis’ out of this label. You, we and I are all abled in many ways and unable in others = HUMAN F’n BEING . Love 💖 (you)

[@ricardollorcacomposer3360]

Typical Netflix bullshit that leaves the series unfinished with no ending at all. The same thing happened with "House of Flowers". Sorry but I´m cancelling my subscription and switching to HBO.

[@Mayeverycreaturefindhappiness]

Why would you have a successful life and then portraits disabled as losers shame on the cripple who run game on cripples