1982 in review
9 queer characters on air, 2 premieres, and 1 we lost.
1982 has 9 queer characters on air across 21 shows, flat against 1981. 2 series premiered and 1 wrapped, while we lost 1.
The shape of the year
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- In two or more shows 0
- Debuting this year 3
- Non-binary characters 0
By country of origin
All shows on air →By format
All new shows →Longest runs that ended
All canceled shows →Where it came from
Formats and roles
What kind of shows, and how central the characters are in them.
Formats
Roles
Standouts
Biggest premiere
A TV Show from United Kingdom with 0 queer characters, the most of any new show this year.
Longest-running character we lost
On air since 1981 on Tenko (for a total of 2 years), the longest tenure of anyone we lost this year.
Biggest ensemble
4 queer characters on air at once, the largest cast of any show this year.
Ended this year
On air 1978–1982, after 4 years it was the longest-running show to end this year.