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How an Angry Cat, a Misanthropic Horse, and a Depressed Dyke are Giving Us Permission to Leave the People Who Hurt Us

According to TV, good people don’t give up on each other. BoJack Horseman, Work in Progress, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power are challenging that narrative.

By Heather Hogan| February 5, 2020 | 15 Comments
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“Work in Progress” Is Too Much and So Am I

Throughout its eight episodes Work in Progress showed the value in being there for people even when it’s hard – and the importance of knowing when to walk away.

By Drew Gregory| January 30, 2020 | 18 Comments
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“Generation Q” and “Work in Progress“ Renewed For Season 2, Thank You So Much

“Generation Q” and “Work in Progress” are renewed and yes I literally screamed when I heard the news! I love it when we win!

By Carmen Phillips| January 13, 2020 | 17 Comments
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Winter 2020 TV Preview: Where To Find All The LGBTQ Women and Trans People on Your Television

Behold! Our seasonal list of every single TV show — new and returning — featuring a queer or trans woman character!

By The TV Team| January 10, 2020 | 11 Comments
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“Work in Progress” Is a Hilarious Triumph of Specificity

Allowing someone as funny and weird as McEnany to make a show that opens itself up to all the facets of herself is such a gift to us all.

By Drew Gregory| December 5, 2019 | 7 Comments
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Fall 2019 Queer TV Preview: 36 Shows With LGBTQ Women All Up In Them

Your guide to all the shows that were smart enough to create a lesbian, bisexual, queer or trans woman character, thus inspiring within us deep wells of desire to view these programs with our very own eyeballs.

By The TV Team| September 18, 2019 | 21 Comments

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