TV series

Special

2019–2021 · 2 seasons

A breezy, self-deprecating little comedy that sneaks in real tenderness about wanting to be seen.

Tagline: Living. Laughing. Limping.
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.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, light and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, sexuality, family, coming-of-age
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
sexuality
family
coming-of-age
loneliness
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild