Speechless

Perhaps one of the most incredible TV shows out there. I am absolutely gutted that it had to end after only 3 series. The programme follows the life of 18 year old JJ DiMeo who suffers from Cerebral Palsey and cannot speak so uses a board with a laser and an aid to read out what he is saying. Micah Fowler who plays this lead character brings the character alive in an incredibly effective way because he has Cerebal Palsey himself and therefore has a first hand experience of what it is like. Minnie Driver portrays the ‘Mom’ excellently as someone who only wants what’s best for her son no matter what. John Ross Bowie (also the hilarious Barry Kripke in The Big Bang Theory) is also excellent as the ‘Dad’ who is gentle and caring towards his son. This Dysfunctional family comedy drama is fantastic and I thoroughly recommend watching it if you haven’t given it a go yet.