LGBTQ television shows

The LGBTQ+ flag reflection in Holy Water represents Hallmark's inclusion of LGBTQ content regardless of it being a Christian-owned network.

Hallmark Channel’s LGBTQIA+ Content Demonstrates Christian Allyship

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Despite pushback, the Hallmark channel continues to feature LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines.…

April 24, 2022

Children’s TV Shows Are Gradually Getting Better at LGBT Representation

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

Although TV programming aimed at kids is becoming more inclusive, it still has a long way to go.…

April 15, 2022

A photo of Eric Effiong from Sex Education for an article about gender nonconforming individuals. (Image via Google Images)

‘Sex Education’ Accurately Portrays the Battles of Gender Nonconformers

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Despite the stark violence and discrimination that exists in the television industry, Netflix champions Eric Effiong and the intersection of his ethnicity, race and sexuality in largely positive ways.…

March 22, 2021

An illustration of Todd Chavez from BoJack Horseman in an article about asexual characters. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

The Legacy of ‘BoJack Horseman’ Lives On Through the Asexual Todd Chavez

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Even a year after the series's end, the show deserves to be praised for containing one of the few real portrayals of asexuality on TV.…

March 8, 2021

Characters from Love, Victor standing in a crowd

‘Love, Victor’ Is a Triumph of Queer Representation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Hulu's 'Love, Simon' spin-off, with its complex story about sexuality and understanding oneself, is just what the teenage high school television canon needs.…

July 3, 2020