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heartstopper

netflix

Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent wears a school uniform and glasses while in a classroom.

tv reviews

Netflix’s “Heartstopper” Includes a Trans Girl in Its Sweet Coming-of-Age Tale

It’s nice that trans people are included in this saccharine world at a time when many are trying keep us excluded.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Apr 22, 2022

gentleman jack

hbo max

Anne Lister and Ann Walker in period costumes against a red background

tv reviews

“Gentleman Jack” Season 2 Is The Gayest Thing I’ve Ever Seen

When that jaunty theme song hit and Anne Lister’s boot dropped, I hollered. Baby, Jack is back.

Heather Hogan —

Apr 18, 2022

gentleman jack

United Kingdom

tv news & trailers

The “Gentleman Jack” Season 2 Trailer Is Lesbian Fire

The Yorkshire lady of renown is back, now with her WIFE.

Heather Hogan —

Mar 10, 2022

In My Skin

Slow Takes

Photo 1: Two girls embrace outdoors. The one on the right is touching the one on the left's face. Photo two: Two girls look at each other while embracing outdoors. They are both smiling.

tv feature

Slow Takes: “In My Skin” and the Value of Second Chances

The second and final series of In My Skin is one of the best seasons of television I’ve ever seen.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Feb 3, 2022

interview

sex education on netflix

Close up of Dua Saleh's face against a white backdrop

tv feature

Dua Saleh on “Sex Education,” Cal’s Sexuality, and the Trans Language Barrier

“It feels really good and kind of dreamlike that this was my debut role.”

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 20, 2021

netflix

sex education on netflix

tv reviews

“Sex Education” Continues to Grow In a Masterful Third Season

Sex Education keeps getting better because it approaches storytelling the way it teaches us to approach sex — with curiosity, excitement, and a willingness to learn.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 17, 2021

peacock

the speakeasy

tv reviews

Whatever You Thought “We Are Lady Parts” Was Going to Be, This Ain’t It

“Gone is Ayesha’s confidence. Gone is her swagger. All that’s left is a girl with a crush.”

Natalie —

Jun 29, 2021

derry girls

great british bake off

television

The Derry Girls on Great British Bake Off Is the Only Good Thing to Happen in 2020

“See, in Ireland, we love slime. It’s traditional that we have slime for the New Year. So, please don’t dis the culture of my people.”

Heather Hogan —

Dec 8, 2020

last tango in halifax

United Kingdom

tv reviews

“Last Tango in Halifax” Season Five Has a Lot to Love (if You Can Forgive it for Season Three)

As always, Caroline’s relationships are given equal weight with everyone else’s, and her cagey responses to questions about her love life show she’s got her eye on someone.

Sally —

Mar 20, 2020

gillian anderson

netflix