Series synopsis
Special is an American sci-fi & fantasy comedy action & adventure television series that premiered on Netflix on April 12, 2019. It ended on May 20, 2021. It was created by Ryan O'Connell. It stars Ryan O'Connell, Punam Patel, Jessica Hecht and Augustus Prew.
Detectives Nick O'Malley and Kate Benson work in Special Unit 2, a secret precinct of the Chicago Police Department whose sole charge is to protect the city's citizens from Links, a malicious paranormal species that is the missing link between man and beast.
Premise
Detectives Nick O'Malley and Kate Benson work in Special Unit 2, a secret precinct of the Chicago Police Department whose sole charge is to protect the city's citizens from Links, a malicious paranormal species that is the missing link between man and beast.
Premise: Living. Laughing. Limping.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryan O'Connell as Ryan Hayes
- Punam Patel as Kim Laghari
- Jessica Hecht as Karen Hayes
- Augustus Prew as Carey
- Marla Mindelle as Olivia
- Patrick Fabian as Phil
- Samantha Lee as Bonnie
- Brian Jordan Alvarez as Shay
Supporting cast
- Ana Ortiz as Susan
- Jason Michael Snow
- Sean Koetting
- Brady Box
- Devin Bonnée
- Garrett Graham as Louis
- Jeremy Glazer
- Seth Bogart
- Charlie Barnett
- Sassan Saffari
- Michael Marcel
- Karan Soni
Guest cast
- Samantha Lee as Bonnie
- Brian Jordan Alvarez as Shay
- Ana Ortiz as Susan
- Jason Michael Snow
- Sean Koetting
- Brady Box
- Devin Bonnée
- Garrett Graham as Louis
- Jeremy Glazer
- Seth Bogart
- Charlie Barnett
- Sassan Saffari
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | April 12, 2019 | April 12, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 20, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unaired Pilot Suspended from her normal duty, Officer Kate Benson is recruited by SU2 for a temporary assignment. Mature gargoyles that have been hibernating (on churches in Europe) have awoken and are collecting food (people) to feed to their eggs which have been incubating for 17 years. The victims are being kept alive until the eggs hatch. SU2 has 24 hours to track down the gargoyles and destroy the nest before the mass hatching occurs. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy In the wake of being hit by a car, Ryan begins a coveted internship and finds an opportunity to redefine himself based on his recent run-in. |
April 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two: The Deep End Kim encourages a daunted Ryan to be more comfortable with his body at Olivia's pool party, where they both make some surprising new friends. |
April 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three: Free Scones Karen reluctantly agrees to help Ryan find an apartment while Kim eagerly volunteers to help him check another big milestone off his list. |
April 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One Day Stand A night out leads Ryan to an exciting but complicated new connection. As Karen longs for reconciliation with her son, Kim questions their dynamic. |
May 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
I Don't Like It Like This As Ryan and Kim try to unpack their respective romantic situations, Ryan's gets an unexpected new wrinkle. Karen catches up with an old friend. |
May 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
That's the Way the Boys Are On the night of Kim's birthday bash, she and Ryan find themselves at a crossroads. Karen bonds with Phil's new flame, but things turn awkward quickly. |
May 20, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2021 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |