"Speechless" Pilot (TV Episode 2016) Poster

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(2016)

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9/10
Good enough to be canceled in 13 weeks!
Bronco4622 September 2016
I'm loving this so far! It's good to see a show shining a light on political correctness. This first episode introduces us to the main characters. And they are a wildly varied bunch. It looks like this show is going to take on all the stereotypes and all the things that the PC crowd loves. Many of the adult actors are people we've seen on some of the most popular series' on television. But my favorite is Minnie Driver. She great as the matriarch of this strange family, that's a challenge to any neighborhood they live in. And there's been a lot. And what really sealed it for me is that they managed to write a story about a strong woman. Without making the male lead and nincompoop.
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9/10
Perfect Headline Episode
bsljames6 July 2021
This perfectly introduces all the major characters outlining all their points (with the exception of Dylan). Managing the series balance of the humour out-weighing the occasional moments of sensitivity. Other than the obvious central issue of disability this episode, like later ones concentrates on the character humour.
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10/10
Great show!
madditare15 April 2017
This episode is about a family who struggles to find their son J.J, who has cerebral palsy the accommodations he needs. This episode was funny, Witty and expressed how ignorant people can be towards disability etiquette. J.J is not the only character who struggles with adversity his family does as well. Their family has been constantly moving around to try and accommodate J.J but his brother struggles with constantly moving around and feels neglected. J. J's mother comes off very strong and dedicated to her son. The principle is taken back from the mom's aggressiveness but she has to be like that in order for J.J to get what he needs. This episode sent a powerful message to its viewers that everyone should be treated as a human and not "trash". When other characters first met J.J they made him feel so different than everyone else and treated him differently. I would defiantly recommend others to watch this episode to get an inside on how some people with disabilities are treated and the adversities they have to overcome
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5/10
Scott Silveri's talent shines through
studioAT3 June 2020
This is a strong start from a sitcom that much like Scott Silveri's previous effort (Go On) tries to mix comedy with some softer moments.

Well cast, well written and performed, this showed a lot of promise.
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3/10
Uninspired
slkellygoo21 September 2016
Warning: Spoilers
The only moment that elicited a genuine laugh was the second time the police officer stopped his partner with "It's not worth it", and they showed the license plate: "SHE NUTZ".

The portrayal of Kenneth through the first half was the only highlight at that point. The second half... I expect they've ruined the character by aligning him with the (to be honest) d**k of a character they seem to be creating in JJ.

Is he a d**k because he says the things he does and he's in a wheelchair and he should be sweet and sensitive, and I'm oh, so, prejudiced because I don't think people in wheelchairs can be angry? No. He's just a d**k. I'd be turned off by that in any character who is supposed to be a protagonist. Putting an a**hole in a wheelchair doesn't make him a lovable a**hole. It just makes him an a**hole.

Which is sad. I had decent hopes for this show.
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