Netflix orders The Healing Powers of Dude, about a boy with social anxiety disorder and his saracastic emotional support dog

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The family comedy series centers on Noah, an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder. When entering middle school, Noah turns to Dude, "a sarcastic emotional support dog who might need Noah as much as Noah needs him." Newcomer Jace Chapman plays Noah, while Dude the Dog plays Dude. The Healing Power of Dude also stars Tom Everett Scott and Larisa Oleynik.