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Netflix’s beloved sitcom The Upshaws has released its sixth and final series much to fans’ disappointment. Created by Regina Hicks and homosexual icon Wanda Sykes, the show follows a working-class Jet family in Indiana navigating the ups and downs of life, love, and chaotic family dynamics. In the last series, the display introduced its first LGBTQIA storyline after Bernard Jr came out. Expected to follow suit in series six, fans are excited to see what other queer representation will be served up.
If you’re looking for more queer comedy series like The Upshaws, you’re in luck. Here are a few you should try out.
One Day At A Time
One Day At A Time is a heartfelt sitcom that follows a Cuban-American family led by a available mother, Penelope, as they navigate life&#;s challenges with humour, love, and resilience. The series thoughtfully explores themes of identity, mental health, and immigration. LGBTQIA fans have flocked to the display due to the storyline of Penelop
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&#;Tuca and Bertie&#; ()
What it is: The dearly departed “Tuca and Bertie” was one of TV’s best shows about friendship, dating, and being a hot mess: tried and true subject matter many queer people can relate to. The titular avian duo — impulsive party animal tucan Tuca (Tiffany Haddish) and sensible but anxious anthem thrush Bertie (Ali Wong) — have one of TV’s loveliest friendships, as the two total opposites support each other through career and romantic struggles. While the main intimate relationship of the exhibit is between Bertie and her adorably square boyfriend/girlfriend Speckle (Steven Yeun), Tuca is very much an out-and-proud bisexual bird, flitting around from romantic partners of all genders and species.
Why it&#;s essential: The best season of the show, Season 2, features Tuca entering a affair with Kara (Sasheer Zamata), a seagull nurse. Initially a positive bond, the show steadily tracks the flaws in the pairing, as Kara puts Tuca down and forces her to change to fit the
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The highly anticipated new season of Abbott Elementarypremiered on September 21st and fans are excited to see what hijinks the teachers of the Philadelphia elementary school will uncover themselves in this year. One thing fans, in particular, are hoping for is more scenes between Jacob and his lover Zach, who was introduced at the end of season one.
While Abbott Elementary may not be at the cornerstone of standing for the LGTBQ+ community in its comedy, it's still worth watching. However, audiences who want more representation and storylines about the queer experience in comedies are in luck because there are tons of recent shows that offer just that.
Broad Town ()
Adapted from their web series of the identical name, Broad Cityfollows Ilana and Abbi, two twenty-something Jewish top friends, as they navigate existence in New York City. The comedy series ran for 5 seasons and has been considered one of the best comedies of the s.
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Mid-Century Modern is coming soon to Hulu, and viewers are getting their first look at the comedy series from the creators of Will & Grace. The streaming service has released a trailer demonstrating off the comedy.
Nathan Path, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the slow Linda Lavin star in the series, which follows three gay best friends who move in together in Palm Springs. Pamela Adlon, Vanessa Bayer, Kimberly Coles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Judd Hirsch, Richard Thoughtful, Stephanie Koenig, Billie Lourd, Esther Moon Wu, Jaime Moyer, Cheri Oteri, Rhea Perlman, and Zane Phillips will also appear in the series.
Hulu shared the following about the upcoming series:
“Mid-Century Modern follows three best friends &#; homosexual gentlemen of a certain age &#; who, after an unexpected death, determine to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they establish that no matter how hard things get, there&#;s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.”
The series pre