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The L Word: Generation Q

Nine Queer Writers of Color on “Generation Q” and The L Word’s Legacy of Whiteness

The L Word: Generation Q featured 12 new queer characters of color in its first season, but media conversations about the show have largely remained driven by white points of view. So, we set out to change that.

The Speakeasy January 28, 2020 21 Comments
TV Reviews

Fortune Feimster’s “Sweet and Salty” Is a Love Letter to Lesbian Tomboys

Fortune Feimster’s long-overdue solo hour-long stand-up special is even gayer than you hoped it would be.

Heather Hogan January 28, 2020 9 Comments
TV Reviews

“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Is Queerness and Hope in a Dark World

Join Carmen Phillips, Valerie Anne, Heather Hogan, and special guest Meg Jones Wall to talk about the triumph, heartbreak, gayness, and empowerment of one of our all-time favorite animated series.

The TV Team January 28, 2020 11 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

Our Favorite Sex Scenes and ‘Ships of “The L Word: Generation Q” Season One

The entire TV Team weighs in on the sex scenes and potential/actual relationships that warmed our hearts and thighs during Season One of “The L Word: Generation Q.”

Riese January 27, 2020 28 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 511 Recap: All We Do is Win(n)

Alex and Kara are excited to see their old friend Winn and join forces to fight…well, Winn.

Valerie Anne January 27, 2020 11 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 108

Couples break up, couples get back together, and there’s a sex scene so good one of us may have called it “the best L Word sex scene ever.”

Drew Burnett Gregory January 27, 2020 3 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word: Generation Q Episode 108 Recap: Lapse in Judgment

It’s the season finale and we’ve got Roxane Gay, emotionally complicated sex, Bette Porter in hiking attire, Dani wanting to get married ASAP and honestly a lot of things that I can’t put in the excerpt because I don’t want to reveal any spoilers for people who haven’t seen it yet! Wheeee!

Riese January 26, 2020 117 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Things Are Getting Glittery and Gay on Nancy Drew!

Grey’s Anatomy and The Bold Type returned to your TV!! Plus updates on grown-ish and All American.

The TV Team January 24, 2020 7 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Riverdale” Episode 410 Recap: Consider “Dare Me” on USA

A look at two shows that confront the crushing pressure of high school athletics in divergent but visceral ways.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 23, 2020 2 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Good Trouble” Episode 212 Recap: Gumboot Becky

Good Trouble continues its tradition of highlighting an increasing number of important issues that often go undiscussed, like opioid use among young people and education policy — but “Gumboat Becky” also shows a series that’s evolving and willing to address how it builds its own narrative.

Natalie January 23, 2020 2 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 501 Recap: Journey to the Past

The Legends are BACK and so are Sara and Ava, learning to navigate their post-Crisis relationship.

Valerie Anne January 22, 2020 13 Comments
TV Reviews

I Loved “Sex Education” Season Two — I Wish It Loved Me Back

What’s incredible about Sex Education, and especially this second season, is its ambition is to include everybody.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 21, 2020 16 Comments
Television

“Gentefied” Trailer: Latina Lesbians Are Here to Save the Day! (And Their Family’s Taqueria)

America Ferrara’s new bilingual comedy series combines my absolute favorite things: Latinx families, drool-worthy close ups of food, and brown girls making out. What more could you ask for?

Carmen Phillips January 21, 2020 8 Comments
TV Reviews

“Batwoman” Adds Another Lesbian Character and a Major Coming Out Storyline

It’s tough competition on The CW, but Batwoman seems determined to become the gayest show on TV.

Heather Hogan January 20, 2020 9 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 107

Bette Porter is not afraid to sleep with your wife! And we’re not afraid to admit that we loved a certain sinful make out!

Drew Burnett Gregory January 20, 2020 2 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 510 Recap: A Whole New World

Alex and Kara find themselves swimming in Brainys, including a gay lady Brainy, in this new post-Crisis world.

Valerie Anne January 20, 2020 19 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

“The L Word: Generation Q” Should Change Its Mind About Trans Actresses Playing Cis Characters

Gen Q has come the closest to featuring the kind of trans women representation I crave. All that needs to change is for the show to make the characters trans.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 20, 2020 43 Comments
TV Feature

“Batwoman” Showunner Caroline Dries on That Big Coming Out Episode and What’s Next For Our Lesbian Caped Crusader

“Kate has finally become comfortable as Batwoman, in being a symbol of hope for Gotham City — but now she’s starting to understand that, as a symbol, she can do more.”

Heather Hogan January 19, 2020 5 Comments
The L Word The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word: Generation Q Episode 107 Recap: The Art of Losing It All

Bette would like some more wine!

Riese January 19, 2020 116 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: “grown-ish” Returns With Another Queer Pregnancy Storyline No One Asked For

Plus, what’s happening on “Almost Family”?? And updates on “Legacies.”

The TV Team January 17, 2020 16 Comments
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