Prepare for a delightful journey filled with everyday experiences, friendships, and unexpected adventures!
Presentation
Inspired by real-life and crafted with insights from special education teachers across Finland and a child psychiatrist, The Specials immerses viewers in the adventures of six young teenagers. The series highlights the everyday experiences and challenges faced by 12 to 13-year-olds and their teachers.
Credits
Status: Completed
Type: live-action series
Format: 2 seasons, 10x12', season 3 in production
Genre: drama, comedy
Season 1
Concept & Head Writer: Hannu Kontturi
Director: Lenka Hellstedt
Executive Producers: Ella Piesala, Ilkka Hynninen, Eero Hietala
Producer: Laura Ahola
Production company: Aito Media Oy Channel: YLE lapset/Jarmo Oksa
Funding: YLE, Film Tampere, The City of Tampere, Kirkon mediasäätiö - The Church Media Foundation
Season 2
Concept & Head Writer: Hannu Kontturi
Screenwriter: Marjo Vento
Director: Lenka Hellstedt
Executive Producers: Ella Piesala, Jussi Lipponen
Producer: Laura Ahola
Production company: Mediawan Finland Oy Channel: YLE lapset/Jarmo Oksa
Funding: YLE, Kirkon mediasäätiö – The Church Media Foundation