Gay men reveal the types of gay characters they want to see more of in TV shows
Pose, Heartstopper and Fellow Travelers spring to mind as hits that wouldn’t have been commissioned just a few years ago.However, there’s always room for more, and the way we’re depicted remains a touchy subject for many.
A thread on the #gay subreddit has prompted many responses since it was posted yesterday. The original poster asked, “When it comes to gay male characters in the media, what would you like to see more of?”Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.The answers came flooding in. “More positive black gay male relationships.
True ones. Not thugs, or overly fem guys,” responded one Redditor. The comment receive many upticks and prompted a discussion on gay, Black characters.
Another wanted, “Guys with physical disabilities having a nice healthy relationship.” Someone else asked to see a gay autistic character on screen.
