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The Derry Girls on Great British Bake Off Is the Only Good Thing to Happen in 2020

“See, in Ireland, we love slime. It’s traditional that we have slime for the New Year. So, please don’t dis the culture of my people.” 

By Heather Hogan| December 8, 2020 | 11 Comments
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Autostraddle’s Favorite and Least Favorite Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans TV Characters of 2019

Here’s what we loved this year and what we didn’t like very much at all. We’d love to hear your opinions too, obviously!

By The TV Team| December 3, 2019 | 29 Comments
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Vote Now in Autostraddle’s Second Annual Gay Emmys!

Queer women’s television has grown significantly in recent years. Still, we’ve watched our best continue to be sidelined by a straight white male majority that won’t pay attention to queer stories, women’s stories, stories about people of color. Well, no more my friends!

By The TV Team| September 11, 2019 | 54 Comments
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“Derry Girls” Celebrates Clare’s Lesbianism in One of the Best Prom Episodes Ever

Humor infused with hope is a real gift in 2019.

By Heather Hogan| April 4, 2019 | 19 Comments
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Autostraddle March Madness — Best Coming Out: International

You have 48 hours to vote for your faves!

By Natalie| March 29, 2019 | 24 Comments
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“Derry Girls” Is Back and if You’re Not Watching, You’re Robbing Yourself of Joy

I’m pleased to report that series two, which landed this week on Channel 4, is just as irreverent, just as uproarious, just as unpredictable as series one.

By Heather Hogan| March 7, 2019 | 26 Comments
Television

16 Feel-Good TV Shows to Kick Off 2019 With a Little Hope

Listen, we all know queer women love a good TV show about serial killing or Satan worship or ghosts — but did you know sometimes it feels good to just feel good?

By Heather Hogan| January 8, 2019 | 23 Comments
Television

“Derry Girls” Review: “Skins” Meets “Everything Sucks” in a Hilarious Coming of Age ’90s Romp

Derry Girls is genuinely, rawly, categorically funnier than any show I’ve watched in ages — and it’s gay!

By Heather Hogan| January 3, 2019 | 55 Comments

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