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The droll police detective series is set in the titular fictional Tasmanian town, which is predominantly working class but has recently become host to an enclave of wealthy (mostly white) lesbians. Tracy Oliver’s two-season dramedy about four friends living in the titular neighborhood features out-and-proud tech exec Tye (Jerrie Johnson), while fashion designer Quinn (Grace Byers) begins exploring her own queer identity as the show progresses.
Thankfully, that’s the major flaw in what’s otherwise a very specific and sharp story of closeted repression, toxic masculinity, and internalized homophobia, one that sympathizes with its main character’s struggles while remaining sharply critical of the ways he hurts and takes advantage of the people around him. Photo Credit: Adrian S.
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Work in Progress is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series created by comedian Abby McEnany. For one, many shows aimed at more general audiences still have some great queer storylines within them; look to “Harlem,” for example. Modern Love's romantic storylines are based on installments from the newspaper's popular, long-running column of the same name, and while not every relationship featured in the series is an LGBTQ+ one, several of the episodes feature authentic portrayals of gay characters with heartwarming depth and fully fleshed-out stories, something many shows often fail at by using token LGBTQ+ characters.
The series received critical acclaim and praise from GLAAD and other organizations for its portrayal of a queer, blended family.
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Glee
Gleewas an extraordinarily popular and controversial series during its six-season run that ultimately helped launch Ryan Murphy to mega-producer status.
For those with an Amazon Prime subscription looking for queer content to celebrate Pride or any other occasion, Prime Video has plenty to offer.
Queer characters were once scarce on film and television, and when they did appear were often defined by their sexuality or limited to a one-off "special episode." Only in the 1990s and 2000s did gay and lesbian characters begin to appear regularly on TV.
The rise of streaming services like Amazon Prime or Netflix has created more opportunities for queer creators to tell their own stories. Featuring a solid ensemble that includes Roberta Colindrez, Raúl Castillo, and Bad Bunny himself, “Cassandro” is smart about examining the homophobia inherent in the wrestling world, but director Roger Ross Williams is careful to let the film feel joyous as well.
A very funny cast — Skinner and especially Wally Baram as Benny’s beard/best friend Carmen are standouts — makes the jokes about “Drag Race,” poppers, and Grindr hit, while the great selection of queer pop classics from executive producer Charlie XCX (who makes a cameo) cements “Overcompensating” as a show that understands the gays — whether they’re millennials or Gen Z or whatever generation the characters belong in.
But Joey Soloway’s arresting Jewish family comedy was hugely influential in its popularity at the time (it first premiered in 2014 and was Prime TV’s first hit), and it told entertaining trans stories in a nuanced and wide-ranging way that hasn’t been replicated since. Though many of these titles are recent, there are also some ground-breaking older shows that were important for their representation of queer characters and lives.
The show's reception was mixed among both critics and the LGBTQ+ community. Social-climbing, scheming, and cruel, Thomas causes the majority of the issues that befoul the servants and is an expert at getting away with his worst deeds. The series famously inspired the real Maybelle Blair, one of the players who inspired the original 1992 film who consulted on the TV show, to come out publicly at age 95.
In the process, she reconnects with brother Remy (Noah Harpster) and stepfather Bill (John Rothman), and encounters difficulties with her girlfriend Brooke (Casey Wilson).
The sharply observed, gently empathetic series was the unfortunate victim of an early cancelation after Season 2, and was briefly taken off the service by producer FXP (a Disney division), but has since come back and is available for anyone to experience its understated power.
Capitalizing on their newfound attention, they start a phony self-defense club, in the hopes they can use it to get closer to their cheerleader crushes. Outside of the big hits like “Drag Race” and “Queer Eye,” there are surprisingly few LGBTQ reality shows, and far fewer about lesbians. A Very English Scandal sheds light on some of the dark history of homophobia in Britain, as well as featuring the likably proud and unashamed Norman Scott, played by Ben Whishaw.
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Work In Progress
Jones in WORK IN PROGRESS "Life Got in the Way". While the central relationship was not explicitly sexual, it was generally interpreted as homoerotic, and there were candid discussions of homosexuality that were taboo-breaking when the original comic was published. And the lovely, earnest “High School” delivers all of the wistful gay longing anyone can possibly want, following twins Tegan and Sara (played by TikTok stars and acting newcomers Railey and Seazynn Gilliland) as they come into their sexualities while growing up in late ’90s Alberta.
The show takes an uncommonly patient approach to its leads’ journeys with their queerness; Sara is a bit more comfortable and has a girlfriend, while Tegan is still confused about her feelings for her best friend.
Glee broke ground with multiple LGBTQ+ characters and relationships.
The L Word
The controversial Showtime series The L Word introduced lesbian culture to much of America through a pulpy relationship-driven drama. —WC
“Tampa Baes”
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