United Kingdom

gentleman jack

hbo max

tv reviews

Gentleman Jack’s Finale Was One of the Finest Hours in Lesbian Cinematic History

“Are You Still Talking” was everything I fell in love with and very obviously over-identify with about Anne Lister, framed and filmed inside the kind of aching, sweeping, racing, desperate,…

Heather Hogan —

Jun 14, 2019

gentleman jack

United Kingdom

tv feature

Gentleman Jack’s Guide to Flirting With Ladies of Fortune

Plan a whole future together, as dearest friends. Why not? You’ve nearly kissed, once! You’ve spent a handful of hours together! It’s time to book passage on a ship!

Darcy —

May 15, 2019

anne lister

gentleman jack

tv feature

Potential Trend Alert: Anne Lister Collected Her Ex-Lovers’ Pubic Hair, Kept Them In Lockets

“She soon gave me the golden lock – threw herself on the chair by me. We wept (& kissed).”

Heather Hogan —

Apr 29, 2019

United Kingdom

tv reviews

“Clink” Hopes to Step Into the Women’s Prison Drama Gap Left by “Wentworth” and “OITNB”

If life’s taught me anything, it’s that even the straightest-seeming woman can shuffle into a fictional prison meek as a lamb, and five seasons later is striding the corridors as…

Sally —

Apr 23, 2019

anne lister

gentleman jack

tv reviews

“Gentleman Jack” Is Your Sex-Filled Soft Butch Historical Drama Dream Come True

Suranne Jones’ Lister displays a seductive, sensual, capable, robust soft butch energy that makes Shane McCutcheon look like a clumsy little baby goat.

Heather Hogan —

Apr 22, 2019

derry girls

netflix

tv reviews

“Derry Girls” Celebrates Clare’s Lesbianism in One of the Best Prom Episodes Ever

Humor infused with hope is a real gift in 2019.

Heather Hogan —

Apr 4, 2019

personal essay

sex education on netflix

tv feature

“Sex Education” Taught Me How to Masturbate

“I wanted to be single so I could explore my sexuality. Instead I was exploring other people’s.”

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Apr 4, 2019

anne lister

gentleman jack

tv feature

“Gentleman Jack”: 9 Facts About Lesbian Legend Anne Lister to Know Before HBO’s Miniseries

Get to know the original Shane McCutcheon!

Heather Hogan —

Mar 20, 2019

derry girls

netflix

tv reviews

“Derry Girls” Is Back and if You’re Not Watching, You’re Robbing Yourself of Joy

I’m pleased to report that series two, which landed this week on Channel 4, is just as irreverent, just as uproarious, just as unpredictable as series one.

Heather Hogan —

Mar 7, 2019

gillian anderson

netflix

tv reviews

“Sex Education” Review: Gillian Anderson, Baby Dykes Learning to Scissor, Gay Moms, and a Whole Lot of Heart

Come to have your life ruined by Gillian Anderson; stay for infectious teen drama laced with a very fun, weirdo sense of humor.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Jan 15, 2019

derry girls

netflix

tv reviews

“Derry Girls” Review: “Skins” Meets “Everything Sucks” in a Hilarious Coming of Age ’90s Romp

Derry Girls is genuinely, rawly, categorically funnier than any show I’ve watched in ages — and it’s gay!

Heather Hogan —

Jan 3, 2019

doctor who

United Kingdom

tv reviews

The New “Doctor Who” Is Casually Queer and Brilliantly Hopeful

It’s the deliberate commitment to exploring the universe and space and time and the humanity of more than just white men that makes Doctor Who’s new optimism resonate. 

Heather Hogan —

Nov 8, 2018