Special Season 2: Netflix renews the Emmy Nominated Comedy Series. So, Special Season 2 will again highlight the life experiences of O’Connell’s memoir. The Executive Producers of Big Bang Theory will premiere an additional eight episodes fo Special Season 2. Jim Parson will return with some other episodes to witness the life of O’Connell.
O’Connell’s experience inspires special series. A male protagonist is a gay man with cerebral palsy. Moreover, the inaugural season received four Emmy nominations in the short form categories. Now it will be exciting to see whether the creators will extend the time duration of the show, or will remain in the short form Category.
What Can The Viewers Expect From Special Season 2?
The second season of Special has received a green signal from Netflix. In fact, the show is quite different from the other TV Shows. Also because the series puts the character with cerebral palsy front and center. Moreover, the way Special had a frank depiction of gay sex is commendable. And we expect no less from the upcoming season. In addition to that, O’Connell himself has admitted that he would explore a lot in the future edition.
Girls also inspire O’Connell, which premiered on HBO. The show witnessed sex problems among straight people and how it can be complicated. Hence, the Emmy nominated actor-writer wants to depict such level of sex complexity for the gay community. Talking about the same, he said that “I don’t know why people are still afraid of gay sex. I don’t know why gay sex can’t be shown for what it is, which is awkward, funny, sexy, embarrassing. Sometimes all at the same time, within two minutes.”
Cast Updates On Special Season 2
The Special Series is based on O’Connell’s book; I Am Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves. The show is created by Warner Horizon Scripted TV and Digital Focused Stage 13 Banner. Moreover, Anna Dokoza is the Executive Producer of the series. Talking about the cast, she gave the press some confirmations. Co-stars Jessica Hecht and Punam Patel will reprise their role as series regulars for the second season.
Actors Jessica Hecht portrays the protagonist’s mother. And Punam Patel is his coworker and best friend. In addition to that, Marla Mindelle can also reprise her role as Olivia for the upcoming season. Furthermore, Kim’s best friend, Carey, will be back for the second season as well. Agustus Prew portrays the character of Carey.
Special Season 2 Release Date
O’Connell was nominated for actor in a short-form series. The Special Series has also been receiving nods for short-form comedy or drama series. The series came to our TV screens after the four-year-long process. Mainly after Parsons and Spiewak raced to option O’Connell’s book. Hence, the arrival of the second season is even more special. However, the creators have not yet revealed the release date. But a short trailer or teaser can easily play the trick.
Moreover, the second season will also be extraordinary for the viewers because the show can extend its duration. Yes! The creators of the series are thinking about extending the period of every episode. The viewers must be knowing that season one had eight episodes. Each episode is of 15 minutes. And it seems like season two will also have eight-episodes. But the duration of each episode will be increased.