2005 in review
233 queer characters on air, 37 premieres, and 9 we lost.
2005 has 233 queer characters on air across 168 shows, up 23 from 2004. 37 series premiered and 25 wrapped, while we lost 9.
The shape of the year
Click a metric to explore itBy role type
- In two or more shows 3
- Debuting this year 108
- Non-binary characters 0
Who we lost
- Amy Murgatroyd Jan 2
- Benjamin Horlacher Mar 22
- Billie Ducette May 8
- Rose Collins May 8
- Dusty Jul 17
- Ella Miyazaki Sep 25
- Joan Adler Oct 2
- Maya Robertson Nov 13
- Kate Boyd Dec 6
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 USA with 4 queer characters, the most of any new show this year.
Longest-running character we lost
On air since 2003 on Queer as Folk (US) (for a total of 3 years), the longest tenure of anyone we lost this year.
Biggest ensemble
26 queer characters on air at once, the largest cast of any show this year.
Ended this year
On air 1993–2005, after 12 years it was the longest-running show to end this year.