1998 in review
95 queer characters on air, 23 premieres, and 6 we lost.
1998 has 95 queer characters on air across 101 shows, down 15 from 1997. 23 series premiered and 12 wrapped, while we lost 6.
The shape of the year
Click a metric to explore itBy role type
- In two or more shows 0
- Debuting this year 35
- Non-binary characters 1
Who we lost
- Gia Carangi Jan 31
- Sonia Besirsky Feb 1
- Ms. Ellen Feb 11
- Jadzia Dax Jun 17
- Leila Sampaio Nov 1
- Rafaela Katz Nov 1
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 Mini-Series from USA with 4 queer characters, the most of any new show this year.
Longest-running character we lost
On air since 1993 on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (for a total of 6 years), the longest tenure of anyone we lost this year.
Biggest ensemble
6 queer characters on air at once, the largest cast of any show this year.
Ended this year
On air 1989–1998, after 9 years it was the longest-running show to end this year.