18 Netflix Shows Committed to Representing People With Disabilities

Unlike Kaya Scodelario or January Jones, Lady Dynamite star Maria Bamford was actually diagnosed with bipolar II disorder and OCD, which makes her performance feel more genuine. Similar to Special, Lady Dynamite is loosely based on Bamford's own life as a stand-up comedian, following her attempt to rebuild her career after spending six months in recovery for her bipolar disorder. While this show was canceled way too soon after only two seasons, it offers the perfect balance of humor and poignancy to portray life with bipolar disorder, showing how Bamford manages to cope and even triumph.

Watch Lady Dynamite on Netflix.