Beyond the Binary: The Failure of Network Representation

Beyond the Binary: The Failure of Network Representation

March 12, 2025 Mika A. Epstein

Network TV is the entry level for most American viewers, and it’s still failing at representation.

New Feature: Calendar Views

New Feature: Calendar Views

November 27, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

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?

Comic-Con 2024 – Where Have All the TV Queers Gone?

August 21, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

Queer content on TV is in a decline and, logically, so is representation at Comic Con.

Vanishing Content: The Fragile Fringes of Representation

Vanishing Content: The Fragile Fringes of Representation

July 3, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

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?

Are Boring Queers the New Normal?

March 6, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

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.

Umbrellas and Girl-Groups: Netflix Brings In A Gloriously Queer Season

Umbrellas and Girl-Groups: Netflix Brings In A Gloriously Queer Season

February 15, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

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 Friendship

January 17, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

The Full Monty means a lot to me and reminds me of the importance of “Found Family”

Comedy Tragedy Mask, Theatrical Art

What’s Wrong With Normal Sitcoms?

January 3, 2024 Mika A. Epstein

There’s nothing at all wrong with laughing at basic, average, sitcoms.

New Episodes Return to US Networks in 2024

New Episodes Return to US Networks in 2024

December 13, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

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

A picketer eats donated free pizza for strikers as SAG-AFTRA members and supporters picket outside Paramount Studios on day 113 of their strike against the Hollywood studios on Nov. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Contract negotiations between the actors union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) continue in the strike, which began on July 14.

The Strikes Are Over! … Now What?

November 15, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

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.

Free ancient nun statue image

Warrior Nunsense: Queer Fans Reject Reboot

October 6, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

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.

Hallmark Brings Another Queer Christmas

Hallmark Brings Another Queer Christmas

September 20, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

Before you get your pumpkins out, get ready for Hallmark’s Christmas Countdown. This year there’s queer.