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Living. Laughing. Limping.

6.3 / 10
2019
2 seasons
16 episodes
Comedy

A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.

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Special: Season 1 | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

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Seasons

  • Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy

    1.Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy

    5.0
    12-04-201914m

    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.

  • Chapter Two: The Deep End

    2.Chapter Two: The Deep End

    6.0
    12-04-201915m

    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.

  • Chapter Three: Free Scones

    3.Chapter Three: Free Scones

    7.0
    12-04-201917m

    Karen reluctantly agrees to help Ryan find an apartment while Kim eagerly volunteers to help him check another big milestone off his list.

  • Chapter Four: Housechilling Party

    4.Chapter Four: Housechilling Party

    7.0
    12-04-201915m

    Ryan’s underwhelming attempt at a housewarming party leads to a bonding session with Kim. Karen’s nest doesn’t stay empty for long.

  • Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues

    5.Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues

    7.0
    12-04-201912m

    Karen’s shopping trip is cut short as she tends to pressing matters for her mother and Ryan, fueling frustrations with her role as dual-caregiver.

  • Chapter Six: Straight Potential

    6.Chapter Six: Straight Potential

    8.0
    12-04-201915m

    While Ryan attends a dudes’ poker night, Karen lets loose with Phil at home, basking in her affection for him -- and for grilled cheese.

  • Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf Date

    7.Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf Date

    3.5
    12-04-201915m

    An unconventional blind date leads Ryan to examine his own biases and insecurities. Friction develops in Karen and Phil’s burgeoning romance.

  • Chapter Eight: Gay Gardens

    8.Chapter Eight: Gay Gardens

    8.0
    12-04-201917m

    Conflicted by how he’s being defined, Ryan decides to come clean at work and with his friends. But focusing on himself leaves Karen feeling left out.

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