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29-06-2025
- Entertainment
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People Are Sharing The Underrated Queer TV Shows Everyone Should Be Watching
Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to recommend the most underrated LGBTQ+-led TV series. Here are 29 of their top responses: 1."First Kill on Netflix. Somewhat inspired by Romeo & Juliet. A vampire falls for a vampire hunter. Queer POC leads are not always common and very nice to see." —Anonymous, 25, NY 2."In the Flesh. It's beautiful, so relevant today, and the opposite of 'bury your gays.' It deserves a bigger audience. Check the trigger warnings, though." —Sarah, 35 3."Overcompensating. It has a slow start, and the acting felt off initially. But eventually it grew on me, and it's really good. Great depiction of friendship and the mess of early adulthood and figuring yourself out. Can't wait for Season 2." —sallytracy 4."Do reality shows count? I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl on Hulu are constantly on replay at my house! Reality dating shows that have heartwarming conversations about coming out and being your authentic self along the way." —acidicswan78 5."I know it's been canceled, but Our Flag Means Death still holds such a special place in my heart. I went in without knowing anything about the show, fully expecting to be queer-baited again, and was so glad to be proved wrong. It's got pirates, Fleetwood Mac, and great comedy! 🏴☠️🍊" —Anonymous, 25F, Arkansas, USA 6."Mid-Century Modern with Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late, great Linda Lavin." —blackbird68 7."Heartstopper. I wish I had watched it when I was a teen; I would have been less uncomfortable with my questionings." —silencesilence 8."We Are Lady Parts on Channel 4." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 9."Wynonna Earp. God, I miss that show." —thisisfine 10."It's not an LGBTQ+ show per se, but I love Keith and David's relationship in the superb Six Feet Under. It's just wonderful!" —shabooshabah 11."Vicious." —Anonymous 12."The Owl House has some good LGBTQ+ characters and relationships." —magicalcoach402 13."The 2019 reboot of Tales of the City on Netflix." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 14."The Magicians is great, even though it kinda fell apart at the end." —bluesundae638 15."What It Feels Like For a Girl." —Anonymous, 18, Britain 16."Hacks is also good — Ava's bisexuality really opens up the eyes of the protagonist, Deborah, to discrimination." —shabooshabah 17."Orphan Black." —mizk23 18."A League of Their Own!! Heartbroken it was cancelled immediately; there is such a gap in sapphic rep. :(" —Anonymous, 27, UK 19."If we're talking about shows that feature LGBTQ characters, then I'd recommend Lost Girl." —mizk23 20."My So-Called Life." —mizk23 21."I loved Orange is the New Black — there were plenty of gay relationships in that show, and they were represented as normal, dignified, and loving." —shabooshabah 22."Big Boys on Channel 4." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 23."Adults on FX." —Anonymous, 18, Scotland 24."Pretty Little Liars. I love the fact this show has a POC queer character (Emily), but not only that, her love interest is your stereotypical mean girl character, who you would typically see in a hetero relationship. Most lesbian characters are the athlete, the nerd, etc., not hyper-feminine like Alison is." —Anonymous, 25, NY 25."Feel Good on Netflix." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 26."The Wheel of Time." —Anonymous, 31 United states 27."Sense8 from Netflix. A group of eight people around the globe becomes psychically linked. It has awesome representation, and the characters and relationships feel so real." —Anonymous, Emily, Wyoming, USA 28."My Lady Jane." —Anonymous, 17, UK finally, there was an overwhelming number of responses about Dead Boy Detectives, so I pulled some of the best ones: "It's lovely, the actors are phenomenal, and you can tell that it was written BY queer people FOR queer people. I get misty-eyed just thinking about a handful of scenes from that show. It nails the quintessential parts of the queer experience in its eight-episode run, namely found family/community and coming to terms with your identity, and the external shame people will try to impose on you for your choice to simply exist authentically. Beautiful in every way." —Anonymous, 28, Ohio "Dead Boy Detectives has an interesting take on internalised homophobia due to your time period (a dead Edwardian is one of the titular Dead Boys) and having to overcome it. I also love that none of the queer characters ever have to have a 'I'm gay/lesbian/etc.' moment, they just start having a relationship with someone or mention a previous one that makes you figure it out. We need more of this 'it is what it is' with no grand coming out gestures (not that they're bad, just that they don't help fight the 'straight is standard' narrative, so it's nice when they're not the be all and end all)." —Anonymous "I went into it expecting a fun supernatural show, but I walked away feeling completely changed and seen for perhaps the first time in my life! I related so much to the themes of shaking off queer repression and trauma that was forced upon you by time, family, and circumstance. It's not only one of the best LGBTQ+ shows to come out in years, but it's one of the best shows I've seen in years, overall. Amazing story, beautiful representation, a 10/10 all around. I highly recommend it, and I will never stop talking about it!" —Anonymous, 28, United States "Dead Boy Detectives is such a good one! Has great LGBTQIA+ characters and approaches heavy themes with reverence, while still maintaining levity and hope. Couldn't recommend it more!" —nikolaki "Such a good show that was canceled too soon (only one season). I'm still mad at Netflix for not giving it a fighting chance." —Anonymous Are there any other underrated queer TV shows you'd recommend? Share them in the comments! Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity. Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
New York Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
FIFA Struts Off the Pitch and Onto the Catwalk
Global soccer has a brand-new pitch. On Monday, just after the opening weekend of the Club World Cup, FIFA unveiled its latest innovation: a 'functional luxury' fashion line for men and women called FIFA 1904. Yes, the governing body of soccer is starting a clothing line. And not one featuring T-shirts and hoodies but, rather, cashmere overcoats, sheath dresses and crisp office-appropriate shirts and tailored blazers. Put another way: The suits are selling suits. Whether it is the next step in the increasingly intertwined relationship between fashion and sport or an own goal remains to be seen. Introduced at a starry dinner in Los Angeles where the actors Tiffany Haddish and Matt Bomer and the model Alton Mason schmoozed with the former soccer players Javier Pastore and Juan Pablo Angel, FIFA 1904 was created in collaboration with the masterminds of VFiles, the edgy fashion-music-pop-culture platform. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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14-06-2025
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Los Angeles Magazine and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' Celebrate Pride 2025
Los Angeles Magazine and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' Celebrate Pride 2025 originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Los Angeles magazine tapped into the festive spirit of Pride Month with a party on June 12 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Welcoming Matt Bomer, the jubilant Thursday corralled a stylish crop of Los Angeles talent, media and tastemakers to The Terrace below stringed lights and surrounded by pulsing tunes by gay icons like Madonna and Robyn. The festive evening commemorated Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern and June cover stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham and Nathan Lane, alongside Los Angeles magazine's 50 LGBTQ+ Angelenos making an impact. From the feature, Marco Calvani of Netflix's The Four Seasons, Liv Hewson of Yellowjackets and singer Kalie Shorr were found mingling across the lush Terrace lawn. Other issue subjects Brian Crano, David Joseph Craig, Jen Cheng, Andrew Christian, Christos Garkinos, Andy Gelb, Anthony Allen Ramos, Ben Sidell, DJ Shai, chef Stuart O'Keefe and KTLA's Chris Holmstrom and Ross Palombo were also in attendance. The alfresco soirée was outfitted with 'Mid-Century Magic' and Los Angeles magazine photo moments by Brandhustle Designs, fitting for capturing memories between bites and sips. Guests enjoyed beverages by San Pellegrino, Mezcal 33, Siren's Tale Vodka, Empress Gin, Skorpios tequila and Klein Epstein Parker, while morsels (including a flavorsome taco bar) came courtesy of The Maybourne and Junior Cookies. In particular, Hulu's Mid-Century Modern lounge and libations stole the show. The portrait studio by Poltrona Frau offered the perfect setting for sipping cocktails inspired by each character. Arthur Broussard's Smoked Highball stirred Mezcal 33 with honey, fresh lemon juice and soda water, while Jerry Frank's Lavender Gimlet showcased the refreshing power of Empress Gin, lime juice and lavender simple syrup. Bunny Schneider's Starlet Sling add a touch of effervescence to the menu by combining Siren's Tale Vodka with grapefruit juice, St. Germain, sparkling water and lime juice. The party got an extra buzz upon the arrival of Bomer, who joined Los Angeles magazine publisher Chris Gianella and editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg in front of the crowd to reflect on the June issue. 'I want to leave you with my favorite line that Matt said in the cover story,' Rosemberg shared. "[He said,] 'People always want to talk about the problem of what it's like to be a gay actor, but I'm so much more interested in the solution. And I think it's in giving our voices to something that people can identify with.'' View the 45 images of this gallery on the original article Read the full cover story here. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
'Mid-Century Modern' follows friends in their golden years in Palm Springs
Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham star in 'Mid-Century Modern' as gay best friends of a certain age living under one roof. June 12, 2025
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11-06-2025
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Making of ‘Mid-Century Modern': How comedy legends created Hulu's freshest sitcom starring Nathan Lane and the late Linda Lavin
Crafting a hit comedy is all about collaboration, and Mid-Century Modern proves just that. Hulu's multi-cam sitcom, set against the vibrant Palm Springs aesthetic, benefits from decades of combined expertise poured into every frame by its talented behind-the-scenes team. Led by co-creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan (Will & Grace), the all-star crew of this freshman series shares their insights in an in-depth discussion about the making of Mid-Century Modern. The panel features legendary director and co-executive producer James Burrows, editor Peter Chakos, cinematographer Gary Baum, and production designer Greg Grande. (Watch the full Making of Mid-Century Modern panel above.) More from GoldDerby Mike White, filming 'Survivor,' sends message to 'The White Lotus' FYC event 'St. Denis Medical' creators Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer discuss navigating the 'peaks and valleys of comedy' Liam Payne confirmed as judge for Netflix singing competition, 'Superman' hits hard, and today's other top stories In Mid-Century Modern, Nathan Lane plays Bunny, a successful bra designer who invites his pals Jerry (Matt Bomer) and Arthur (Nathan Lee Graham) to spend their golden years living with him in Palm Springs after a close friend dies unexpectedly. Bunny's quick-witted mother, Sybil (played by the late Linda Lavin in her final TV appearance), mixes things up as the fourth roommate. 'As younger people, we always wanted to write about older people, just because they had lived more life and had had more interesting stories to tell. And now as older people, we find ourselves wanting to write about our peer group,' Kohan says. The cocreators revisited an old script they had worked on years ago titled Senioritis, shedding its original retirement home premise but keeping the heart of telling stories about people with lives and relationships spanning decades. Mutchnick adds, 'We didn't understand why a network, in the glow of the Friends craze, didn't want to make a show about Tony Curtis, Alan Arkin, Sandy Dennis, and Elaine Stritch. But, you know, we put a pin in it, and now we get to kind of visit that world.' SEENathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Linda Lavin, Pamela Adlon: Here is every 'Mid-Century Modern' Emmy acting submission One major turning point for the series was bringing in producer Ryan Murphy, whose expertise in casting elevated the show to new heights. Mutchnick recounts, 'Ryan was very clear from the beginning, 'I don't do what you guys do, but there is a thing that I do very well, and it's casting and marketing these shows.' And he really delivered with flying colors.' Murphy had Nathan Lane on board by the end of the day, and sparked the team to rewrite the part of Jerry for Matt Bomer. The casting process wasn't just about securing big names, but finding the right chemistry. Kohan recalls seeking validation from their director, James Burrows, when considering Linda Lavin: 'Jimmy said, 'She's a heat-seeking missile with a joke. She's the best of the best.' That was basically the end of that conversation.' Mutchnick notes, 'You put these casts together and you know that when you're done, the show is either going to work or it is not going to work. One weak link on a multi-cam stage can bring an entire show down. We didn't have that here.' Editor Peter Chakos adds, "Working with [Max and David] is always great because I know the show is going to be hilarious. It goes back to Will & Grace. These are the funniest shows I've ever worked on — Will & Grace and Mid-Century Modern. They're funny shows with endearing characters. It's so important in a sitcom that you like the characters when you're watching them." Burrows, who has directed some of TV's most iconic sitcoms (Taxi, Cheers, Will & Grace), emphasizes the collaborative process as the core reason he signed on to direct Mid-Century Modern. 'For me, the most important thing is not the cast to begin with; it's the writing and the ability of the collaboration between me and the writers. A lot of times, I'll read a really good script, and I talk to the writers, and there's no flexibility. They're defensive instead of defending their material. This was different.' Burrows also reveals that the magic truly emerged during the cast table read: 'I think all of us were incredibly and pleasantly surprised when these guys interacted with one another like they had been together forever.' Production designer Greg Grande echoes the importance of harmony across the team, saying, 'It's not just the chemistry of the cast. It's the chemistry of the entire group of people. Whether it's notes from Jimmy or Max and David, it becomes a beautiful experience. You capture something only so many times in your career.' Grande also shares his vision for bringing mid-century Palm Springs architecture and design to life. 'Palm Springs is near and dear to me. I had a house out there, so I know it well. Bringing to life that flavor of layering and detail was a joy.' Both he and cinematographer Gary Baum worked to ensure the production design felt like a dynamic character in the show. Baum brought a cinematic flair to the multi-camera sitcom, saying, 'I try to bring some cinematic values into the show that you normally don't see on a sitcom. With Greg's design, I had complete support from Max, David, and Jimmy. That's the fun part—the vibrant color and the detail.' The sudden loss of Linda Lavin during production shaped the final few episodes of the season, forcing the writers to pivot with a delicate balance of grief and comedy. Kohan reflects, 'The first adjustment is — this is a big personal loss. We're all grieving. And then you go to this idea that now we have to honor her and the character. Fear hits first—what are we going to do? Then over time, with the collaborators, you come to a place where it's like, yes, this is what I would have wanted for Linda.' Mutchnick adds, 'We knew very early on that if we didn't deal with it directly, it wouldn't be truthful. So we wrote the experience we just had and infused it with the love we had for her.' With so many career Emmy nominations (and wins) among them, it's no surprise this team values what awards recognition means for a show's future. Kohan points out, 'Validation from something like an Emmy nomination is significant. It's so fear-based right now for executives, so anything that validates a show is helpful.' Mutchnick makes his case for Nathan Lane as the standout: 'There's not a performance in the comedy category that will touch male lead in a comedy any better than Nathan Lane did on Mid-Century Modern this year. It's a masterclass in male comedy.' Burrows sums up what sets Mid-Century Modern apart: 'My dad (Abe Burrows) always said it depends what they say [on a show]. We're not having this discussion if the audience doesn't buy into these characters and these actors. That's the genius that Max and David have — writing characters that are windows into this gorgeous set and incredible world. We wouldn't be talking about the cinematography or editing if these characters didn't say the right words.' In the full video above, watch the team behind Mid-Century Modern discuss in more detail their favorite episodes, most memorable moments, and biggest challenges. This article and video are presented by Disney/Hulu. Best of GoldDerby TV Hall of Fame: Top 50 best choices who should be inducted next Carrie Preston on fencing with Matthew Broderick and the heart, humor, and growth of 'Elsbeth': 'She's more than just quirky' 'RuPaul's Drag Race': Onya Nurve and Jewels Sparkles dish their 'ride of a lifetime,' stolen jokes, and turning drag 'inside out' Click here to read the full article.
