by Rachel Thompson | Mar 3, 2019 | LGBT representation
via GIPHY The death of Lexa was about more than just the loss of a beloved character. Lexa’s death hurt and it sparked the beginning of a campaign that proclaimed “enough is enough”. Enough with accepting that the representation we get is enough. Enough with accepting... 
by Rachel Thompson | Oct 11, 2018 | General TV, LGBT representation
Television writers have a lot of responsibility on their hands when they write coming out scenes for their LGBTQ+ characters. These kind of scenes aren’t just for entertainment and have a genuine impact on the lives of those being represented. We take... 
by Rachel Thompson | Jun 29, 2018 | LGBT representation
In honour of Pride month, I wanted to celebrate just a few of the much-loved LGBTQ+ characters on TV. These are all characters whose importance extends far beyond our screens. In one way or another, they’ve all had an impact on someone’s life. Maybe they... 
by Rachel Thompson | Oct 9, 2017 | LGBT representation, Supergirl
Fan art by dani_luv1 Supergirl Season 3 kicks off tonight, and there’s already a lot of rumours about what’s going to go down. With the news that Floriana Lima is exiting the show, things don’t look as promising as they did when Season 2 ended. Maggie’s... 
by Rachel Thompson | Jul 25, 2017 | LGBT representation
Fan art by NikiFrost On Sunday, “LGBTQ FANS DESERVE RESPECT” trended on Twitter. Why? Because TV shows, and those involved in them, still seem to be struggling to give it. It’s already an absurdity that there is a division between LGBT stories and...