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TV series 2019–2021 25 min 2 seasons

Special

Living. Laughing. Limping.

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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.

Cast

Seasons and episodes

2 seasons16 episodes

Season 2

20218 episodes

Now semi-estranged from his mother, Ryan continues exploring the world on his own, with all the complex ups and downs life and love have to offer.

  1. E1 One Day Stand

    28 min

    A night out leads Ryan to an exciting but complicated new connection. As Karen longs for reconciliation with her son, Kim questions their dynamic.

  2. E2 I Don't Like It Like This

    27 min

    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.

  3. E3 That's the Way the Boys Are

    34 min

    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.

  4. E4 Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts

    28 min

    A big loss exposes bigger fissures in Ryan and Karen's relationship, and sends Karen seeking out some familiar comfort.

  5. E5 Ryan Joins the Crips

    28 min

    Ryan explores a new romantic opportunity but is caught off guard by a surprising dilemma. A destitute Kim is forced to move back in with her parents.

  6. E6 Prom Queens

    29 min

    Tensions simmer as Kim's family celebrates Diwali, while things get super awkward at the "Crips Prom" between Ryan's new friends and his date.

  7. E7 Why Is No One Ready?

    31 min

    A weekend getaway proves anything but relaxing for Ryan and Tanner, as Karen takes a long-overdue trip herself. Kim and Ravi examine their relationship.

  8. E8 Here's Where the Story Ends

    30 min

    As Olivia's wedding arrives, Ryan, Kim and Karen find themselves facing tough changes — but also discovering opportunities that may be truly special.

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