Not only has the platform championed many shows that were queer in premise - see “Grace and Frankie” or “Sex Education” - but it has also featured more LGBTQ storylines in mainstream hits, such as “Stranger Things,” as their seasons have continued. Netflix, a heavyweight in any streaming conversation (regardless of its rocky 2022), has played a significant role in green-lighting major queer-inclusive projects across television and film. Nowhere is that more tidily displayed than on the carousels of “LGBTQ” offerings found across entertainment platforms. (Shout out to Showtime: the premium cable network still servicing lesbians everywhere.)Įven as the world has opened back up, in Hollywood, it feels like queer storytelling and community are more galvanized than ever. Hyper-specific pop subcultures emerged - here’s looking at you, queer readers of the generally awful “Friends” - and reputations for streamers’ philosophies toward and commitment to LGBTQ content were widely discussed online. When LGBTQ community-gathering spaces were largely put on pause by the pandemic, those once-in-person safe havens became our streaming platforms and technical devices at home.
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