2009 in review
291 queer characters on air, 45 premieres, and 12 we lost.
2009 has 291 queer characters on air across 222 shows, up 21 from 2008. 45 series premiered and 31 wrapped, while we lost 12.
Characters On Air
291
↑ 21 vs 2008
Dead Characters
12
↑ 2 vs 2008
Shows On Air
222
↑ 16 vs 2008
New Shows
45
↓ 1 vs 2008
Canceled Shows
31
↑ 2 vs 2008
Highlights of the year
Biggest premiere
Sweet Blue Flowers
A TV Show from Japan with 9 queer characters, the most of any new show this year.
Leading nation
USA
21 of this year's new shows come from USA, more than any other country.
In memoriam
Jane Lesser
A total of 12 characters died this year.