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Is Queer Love Doomed Even in a Galaxy Far, Far Away?
From “Buffy” to “The 100”, the “bury your queers” trope has haunted television for decades. Now, with the tragic death on “Andor”, even the galaxy far, far away isn’t safe. Is queer love truly doomed, even among the stars?
Beyond the Binary: The Failure of Network Representation
Network TV is the entry level for most American viewers, and it’s still failing at representation.
New Feature: Calendar Views
It’s been a long time, but the show calendar has had a face lift.
Comic-Con 2024 – Where Have All the TV Queers Gone?
Queer content on TV is in a decline and, logically, so is representation at Comic Con.
Vanishing Content: The Fragile Fringes of Representation
With the continuing removal of content, it’s the people whose TV shows are the most rare who will suffer the most.
Are Boring Queers the New Normal?
TV doesn’t have to be boring, and neither do queers. You can still have a mid-level show with nuance and depth, and all you need is to remember that everyone is unique.
Shows We Love
Take My Wife
Standing up as gay has never been so funny.
Atypical
When a teen on the autism spectrum decides to get a girlfriend, his bid for more independence puts his whole family on a path of self-discovery.
One Day at a Time
A divorced Cuban-American army vet struggles to raise her teenagers, a social warrior lesbian and an awkwardly too-cool jock, with the help of her OG Cubana mother. And Schneider.
Batwoman
The caped crusader of Gotham takes on the mantle of Batwoman to protect her city.
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Umbrellas and Girl-Groups: Netflix Brings In A Gloriously Queer Season
The Girls and Gangs are back in town this spring and summer, with new episodes for Girls5Eva and The Umbrella Academy.
The Full Monty Friendship
The Full Monty means a lot to me and reminds me of the importance of “Found Family”
What’s Wrong With Normal Sitcoms?
There’s nothing at all wrong with laughing at basic, average, sitcoms.
New Episodes Return to US Networks in 2024
Things are coming back in the US, though really not till 2024. So here’s what we’ve got so far for what’s coming back and when
The Strikes Are Over! … Now What?
The SAG and WGA strikes are over, but don’t expect it to be sunshine and roses. Greed is still there, messing it up for all of us.
Warrior Nunsense: Queer Fans Reject Reboot
Happiness then tragedy isn’t just a trope we use on shows, it’s a fact of life. Warrior Nun’s planned resurrection fails to appeal to it’s core audience.