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.

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.

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”

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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

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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.

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State of the Queer TV World

August 30, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

I’m not going to lie, friends. The numbers are bad. Real bad. And they’re not getting better.

Cancel Your Everything

Cancel Your Everything

June 14, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

Who’s getting canceled? What’s getting canceled? Is it all in our minds?

If A Queer Watches a Show, Does It Count?

If A Queer Watches a Show, Does It Count?

April 19, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

If a tree falls in a forest, does anyone hear it? If a queer show is removed from streamers, does anyone see it? This mess of cancelations is ugly, and the justifications don’t hold up.

Mrs. Maisel’s Last Laugh

Mrs. Maisel’s Last Laugh

April 12, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

The phenomenal journey of Midge from housewife to household name comes to and end, after five fantastic seasons.

Good Trouble: Less Good, More Trouble, Still Queer

Good Trouble: Less Good, More Trouble, Still Queer

March 15, 2023 Mika A. Epstein

“Good Trouble” is coming back, but it’s weaker than before.