By the time the credits roll on episode one, you aren't just rooting for Ryan to succeed at his job—you are rooting for him to finally feel comfortable in his own skin.
By framing his experience through a comedic lens, O'Connell rejects the traditional "tragic" framing of disability often seen in Hollywood. The Turning Point: The "Car Accident" Lie [S1E1] Cerebral LOLzy
Ryan isn't perfect. He lies to fit in, he gets frustrated, and he makes mistakes. He is a fully fleshed-out human being. By the time the credits roll on episode