43 minSeason 2 • Episode 13
LatestThe Djinn, a Link who makes dreams come true, but at a price, is on the loose in Chicago. If she can grant four wishes to four different masters, she will gain power to enslave the city. Now it's up to Nick, Kate and rest of Special Unit 2 to prevent her from granting her last wish.
Detectives Nick O'Malley and Kate Benson work in Special Unit 2, a secret precinct of the Chicago Police Department whose sole charge is to protect the city's citizens from Links, a malicious paranormal species that is the missing link between man and beast.
Acting
Danny Woodburn's Carl the Gnome steals every scene with pure chaotic energy.
Writing
Snappy procedural banter that knows exactly how silly it is.
Practical Effects
Charming creature effects that aged like your favorite thrift store jacket.
Creator
Evan Katz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Evan Katz created this after writing for The Simpsons and developing for Alien Nation, explaining the tonal whiplash between genuine heart and pure absurdity.
Special Unit 2 aired on UPN alongside Buffy reruns and Enterprise, part of a bizarre network identity crisis that accidentally birthed several cult classics. It was cancelled after 19 episodes when UPN merged with WB to form CW, making it network collateral damage.
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