Television has had a rocky relationship with social change. Since the days of Archie Bunker and All In The Family, television has been used to stretch boundaries while at the same time wallowing in gross stereotypes, misconceptions and targeting disadvantaged groups. With a new generation of creators coming from peak TV, combined with an abundance of streaming options, it’s starting to feel like a blossoming age of representation and acceptance. A recent report from GLAAD found that on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, there are 109 LGBTQ characters found in their original scripted series and another 44 recurring LGBTQ characters.
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