#lgbt tv

[annabethwarriorprincess]

Harvey Guillen as Guillermo De La Cruz in What we do in the Shadows season 5 episode 3: Pride Parade

#wwdits #harvey guillen #guillermo de la cruz #wwditsedit #mlmedit #lgbtedit #lgbt tv #wwdits season 5 #tvfilmgifs #tvfilmedit #tvfilmsource #tvgifs #tvandfilm #tvedit #myedit

[shesnake]

Mary & George episode 1 "The Second Son" (2024) dir. Oliver Hermanus

#mary and george #mary & george #julianne moore #nicholas galitzine #tv #* #q #subtitles #lgbt media #lgbt tv #dsg #im #haven't even got past the intro bc this is crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I'll report back in an hour if it's actually good #suicide/ #hanging/

[yourartmatters-itswhatgotmehere]

august 2023 looks GREAT♥

#rwrb #rwrb movie #red white and royal blue #firstprince #august 2023 #queer #lgbt #lgbtqia #lgbtq #heartstopper #narlie #nick x charlie #alex x henry #henry x alex #alex claremont diaz #prince henry fox mountchristen windsor #charlie spring #nick nelson #lgbt tv #lgbt ya #lgbt books #bisexual #bi #gay

[prettysweetprettysweet]

"Why are you smiling? Did I not get it all off?"

Cherry Magic (Thailand) | Season 1 Episode 4

#Achi consciously realizing he's super SUPER into Karan is one of many things that made this episode such a joy #ughhhhh i love this show so much #cherry magic #cherry magic thailand #season 1 #episode 4 #yo mismo #tay tawan #new thitipoom #gifset #thai bl #queer #lgbt #gmmtv #lgbt tv #queer tv #queer media #taynew #lgbtsource #dailylgbt

[bengiyo]

We Must All Get Louder and Gayer About La Pluie Immediately

I understand that this show only airs on iQIYI and that most of us canceled that after KinnPorsche and/or Love in the Air, but I’m gonna need y’all to re-up those subscriptions and get on this train right now. This and Step By Step have been some of the most intriguing romance explorations we’ve had in the realm of Thai BL in a long time, and you are missing out on this incredibly breakdown of the soulmate and fast romance tropes that I’ve ever experienced.

I’ve seen some consternation about whether this show is honoring or defying conventions within romance and BL, and I don’t think that’s the most enjoyable way to engage with a piece of media in a mature genre. I think it’s more useful to ask questions like:

How is this show using those conventions?

What do these conventions fit?

What new things have we learned about ourselves or the genre as a result?

We’ve been unpacking the soulmate idea from the very beginning (@lurkingshan). The show upended our expectations about that from the opening scenes by showing us a romantic man who doubts in his own romantic destiny because his parents divorced. The show has then gone on to state quite plainly that it believes that the hearing loss connection is entirely coincidental, and that what people do in their relationships with other people is what matters the most.

We are sitting in the audience, and so we know that this is a romance. We fully understand that Tai and Patts will more than likely be together at the end of this story. What that knowledge and expectation allows the show to poke at the development of relationships in dramas. The characters are in a slow burn romance, but everyone in their lives doesn’t think they should be! That’s been incredibly fascinating because we so often see BL characters rushed into a relationship with each other that we are always surprised when they aren’t (Bad Buddy, My School President, Bed Friend). It’s been incredibly enjoyable for me to see a romance refuse to rush their characters into commitment with each other.

My good friend @lurkingshan wrote about this subversion of tropes and expectations this morning as they pertain to Lomfon. She makes the point that we expected Lomfon to be a bigger factor going into episode 7 than he was, and that’s also I think part of the point. He’s not a threat to the core romance, but he does have a role to play in this story. For me, I think he’s here to reinforce that skepticism and doubt are critical to making any sort of relationship or belief system function. Your ability to handle new challenges and things that confuse you are critical to being able to maintain a commitment. It doesn’t work if it’s forced.

As for misunderstandings, this show also continues to be intentional about this. As far back as episode 4, Dream chided Patts for not making things clear with Nara. Patts listened but hoped that his non-answer would be enough for Nara. Likewise, Bow has warned Tai twice about Lomfon’s clear desire for him, and how by not making things clear Tai may also face difficulties.

This comes to a head this week with Nara. I agree with @ginnymoonbeam that Nara’s return lets the narrative blow up Tai’s uncertainties he’s left bubbling since the beginning. I personally love Nara’s reintroduction here because Tai is romantic and because he genuinely seemed to like Nara. He liked that she still knew how to take care of her ex. He liked the determination she showed to travel all the way to Chiang Mai to pursue him. He was rooting for her! Even if he misunderstands the kiss, it’s not really about the kiss. It’s about the fact that someone he admires cares for Patts, and he likely worries that he’s the reason they didn’t work out. He’s also still questioning if the mutual attraction between himself and Patts can be trusted.

Moving on to the intimacy, I wrote last week about the way this show has made it clear that these are two men interested in each other. Following up on that this week, we entered an incredible liminal space in their relationship. Patts signaled earlier in the episode when they first got to their room that he is hoping to pick up where they left off with their last intimate moment. Both went into this bed fully aware of the sexual tension between them.

Tai is the one who opens the door this time by first offering the massage and then initiating the kiss. Things heat up between them, with Tai again on top to remain in control of the situation, something @shouldiusemyname points out here. Tai once again asks Patts to stop when he moves to escalate the encounter, but Tai shows Patts that he is interested in him. He offers to help him out by performing the act that Patts was most certainly going to do last week. This is incredibly fascinating for me, because I have always asserted that bottoms are the ones in most control of an encounter. I do not read Tai choosing to take care of Patts as him giving up control in any way. In fact, it’s a way for him to further maintain it. He reassures Patts that he is happy to be here and lets them release the tension of the moment.

Also, I just absolutely lose it over the lip flick.

gif by @pharawee​

Once again, I cannot overstate how radical it is for me to see a show saying that the one performing the act is the one in control of the encounter, and has the character who’s feeling unsure use that as a way to explore their own feelings. Tai needed to know that he likes making Patts happy. Please list the other BLs that have done this with sex in the notes. It’s not very often we get this!

Also, look at this man. This is not the face of a man who is being coerced. This is the afterglow of two people navigating their intimate relationship (@ginnymoonbeam).

He’s literally rubbing his hand because as they spoon because he’s so relieved.

I also just absolutely love Patts. I love that he keeps leaving notes for Saengtai to make sure he knows where they are.

Look at him walking around the next morning. He seems pleased...like a man can seem pleased.

We just never get this kind of stuff in genre. This is a classic romance of the Nora Roberts variety that’s allowing us to show two men navigating their romance and intimacy on their terms while also showing that even fated mates must be good partners to each other. This is a story that loves romance and loves the conventions of the drama. It is approaching each thread with clear-eyed conviction, and we as queer viewers deserve this.

So, I’m going to need you all to get louder, weirder, and gayer about this show. We gotta get more people on this one. We can’t let this show be forgotten because it’s not on YouTube.

Once again, thank you for coming to my post.

tagging @wen-kexing-apologist​ and @kyr-kun-chan​ for all the conversation we’ve had about this show.

#la pluie #la pluie the series #la pluie meta #thai bl #bl series #lgbtq+ #lgbt tv

[the-breath-in-air]

i'm curious. i've made a poll. as always, please reblog for a bigger sample size. etc.

Seeing Indira Varma in the new Doctor Who trailer is what got me thinking of it.

#torchwood #doctor who #reposted to fix one of the answer choices #sci fi #queer tv #lgbt tv #queer sci fi #lgbt sci fi #yes i put this in the doctor who tag obviously

[rainbowskittle]

#rhys darby #taiki waititi #stede x ed #stede x blackbeard #stede bonnet #edward teach #ed x stede #otp #lgbt characters #lgbtq characters #lgbt tv #lgbtq tv #lgbt blog #lgbt community #lgbtq love #gay pirates #gay characters #ofmd #our flag means death rp #our flag means death #ofmd rp #poll question #poll #poll survey #taiki and rhys

[evelynstarshine]

ok this isnt edited just a straight record of the scene but it's important ok so no time for editing just watch it ok. and watch quantum leap. For context, the asian man is a time traveller who every episode is in a different person to help them with something in their life. So the other two characters are seeing their 17 year old sister. It's the 1950s and they are midpoint through an adventure.

#trans representation #NB representation #nonbinary #quantum leap #WATCH QUANTUM LEAP #episode 2.10 #this is the shows SECOND trans episode too. #watch this show ok #QL #ben song #raymond lee #queer tv #lgbt tv #nonbinary representation #coming out scene #please share this it is good without context #and is actually great education content wise #dont care about spoilers its not that kind of show #just watch this episode ok

[aclaywrites]

While ‘lesbian themed’ is making me laugh, this one is a no-brainer.

Carol by Todd Haynes is the best lesbian movie ever, adapted from an excellent book. I love period dramas, happy endings, and Cate Blanchett.

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters. I was randomly at Borders books one evening, when across a crowded room I saw a purple book cover with two bare bottoms on it. Not being a fool, I went right over and investigated and could not believe my eyes. A book about Victorian lesbians who work in the London music halls? It may as well have been subtitled ‘A book for Amanda’. I took it home and read it in a day and it’s still the best ever.

And though they didn’t ask, Season one of Gentleman Jack is the best lesbian rep ever on tv. It came out at a vulnerable time in my life and I cried so hard at every episode, wondering if anyone would ever really love me. I’m not as strong as you think. Well, I am, obviously. But sometimes I’m not. ::swoon::

#lesbian queries #lesbian query of the day #lesbian #lesbian history #herstory #gay shit #dykes to watch out for #lesbian movies #lesbian books #lgbt movie #lgbt books #lgbt tv #gay history #cate blanchett #gentleman jack #anne lister #sarah waters

[annabethwarriorprincess]

What we do in the Shadows season 5 episode 3 - Pride Parade

#nadja sitting in her husbands lap is something that can be so personal actually #wwdits #wwditsedit #wwditssource #wwditsdaily #ladja #naszlo #nadja x laszlo #laszlo x nadja #pride edit #lgbtedit #lgbt tv #usertelevision #userbbelcher #myedit

[natsumisato]

TV Appreciation Week 2022 Day 3: best tv couple(s) ↳ Pat & Pran (Bad Buddy)

#tvweek22 #tvarchive #Bad Buddy #lgbtedit #badbuddyedit #PranPat #Pran x Pat #Pran #Pat #Ohm Pawat #Nanon Korapat #LGBT #LGBT TV #GifBadBuddy #My Edits #My Gifs #TVweek2022

[hazebeandesigns]

Pride logo from Season 7 of Station 19

#fanart #redbubble #wlw ship #lgbtq #lgbt tv #maya bishop #carina deluca #design #station 19 #maya x carina #season 7 #abc #station19 #save station 19

[cleoschronicles]

Hey all! I’m working on research for my undergrad senior thesis, and need your help! I’m writing about LGBTQ+ representation in television, with a focus on queer responses. Everyone can take this survey though! If anyone has any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!! (IT CLOSES FEBRUARY 28!)

#lgbtqia #lgbtq community #lgbt tv #heartstopper #schitts creek #queer #our flag means death #supernatural #marvel #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender

[prettysweetprettysweet]

Tay Tawan in Cherry Magic (Thailand) | Season 1 Episode 4

Bonus: man observes with rapt attention, has out-of-body experience

#cherry magic #cherry magic thailand #tay tawan #new thitipoom #gmmtv #i will go door to door campaigning about this man's beauty #queer media #lgbt tv #thai bl #taynew #lgbtsource #dailylgbt #ไทย #yo mismo

[bengiyo]

Be My Favorite: The Evils of Queer Surveillance

I’ve had a chance to calm down a bit, but I need to get this off my soul immediately. Kawi’s mom is engaged in a set of extremely vile and evil acts that we unfortunately have a long history with. In revealing Pisaeng’s relationship with his mother today, this show forces us to reconsider what we know of Pisaeng’s history, and forces us to question the presumptions of safety in our own communities.

Before we get into this, I will be describing her actions as evil. I do not want to contribute to a limited view of the character as inherently evil. I believe this woman is doing what she thinks is best for herself and her son. It’s important that we not fall into fundamentalist reads based in predeterministic assumptions about people’s behaviors. She is engaged in acts that are reprehensible. She likely believes she’s doing them for good reasons, and may have accepted the balance of harm and good on her own.

Normally I would take screenshots and borrow gifs to break up a post like this to make it more digestible, but I’m too upset to take all of that time. I’ll leave the writing about Pisaeng’s personal journey and the romance writing to others this week.

She Manipulated Her Son into the Closet

Pisaeng’s mother uses her positive positioning with her queer employees and lip service to queer issues to appear as an ally. She used that goodwill to convince her son that it would be best for his own reputation to be quiet about his sexuality and to keep her informed about any moves he made in that regard. Pisaeng has already seen through this, but it wasn’t until Kawi confronted him with the reality that he was hiding himself that he felt the need to push himself out more.

This is now the third time Gawin has played a character like this. All of Gawin’s genre characters know who they are and are choosing not to be out because of the inconvenience that others’ perceptions of them bring. It is absolutely heartbreaking to me that Pisaeng was not discovering his queerness in his attraction to Kawi. He was rejecting his closeted programming because of his friendship with Kawi.

It makes me so sad that Pisaeng seems tired and uncomfortable around his mother. He knows the way she operates. She colors right inside of the lines with every action she takes. He gives her a knowing look as she asks seemingly-innocent questions of Kawi. She gives a knowing look when he redirects Kawi into finishing his breakfast. She plays offended when she insinuates that he violated their agreement of being out without informing her.

I hate everything about this, and it only gets worse because she’s weaponized his own community against him.

She is Using Queer People to Spy on Her Son

Some of you may not know about The Lavender Scare or have a strong grasp on the history of law enforcement using members of a community to spy on their own people, but it’s literally how they planned the operation to assassinate Fred Hampton and other leaders. Gay communities were vulnerable to infiltration because when cops threatened enforcement of sodomy laws on white men, they turned on their own communities to avoid losing access to the privileges of whiteness. I say this plainly to show that these tactics are easily transferrable to any marginalized group when its members are isolated.

Pisaeng’s mother reminds Pisaeng that his private life does not belong to him, and that she has already turned his own community against him. She commands extraordinary wealth, which she has leveraged on her queer employees to report when her son is spotted in queer places. She seemed surprised that she was not aware of Kawi, and implies by the comment on his “unique name” that she will absolutely know who he is shortly. Pisaeng feels the threat of all of this, and steers Kawi out of there, but it’s made abundantly clear that he is not safe in queer spaces. Worse, his presence in queer spaces brings the surveillance of the ruling class down upon them immediately. In so many ways she’s made him a threat to his own community.

What’s especially sad about this is that his mother becomes an immediate wedge between Max and Pisaeng. She signals in public in ways that engender support of the queer community. Pisaeng has clearly grown to like Max, and seems to want to build a friendship with him. However, even a queer as apparently-put-together as Max can be fooled by his mom. Pisaeng doesn’t seem mad or disappointed about this; he seems resigned.

Where the Hell Do We Go from Here?

I have no idea. GMMTV went here a little bit with Not Me, and in a different direction with The Eclipse, but I wasn’t expecting them to come for queer-friendly-signaling members of the wealth class. I think they’re walking a careful line by highlighting her political ambitions but not making her a politician already. The insidiousness of the control scheme his mom has deployed against him is legitimately horrifying to me, because she crushed the spirit of her queer son right as he blossomed. I also lived in the closet, but I crushed my own spirit for them.

I know this is a BL, so we’re going to be caught up in the romance and whether or now we like Krist and Gawin together, but please don’t forget about the queerness underpinning these kinds of stories. It is abjectly evil to weaponize members of a community against each other. What is being done to Kawi and the people around him is evil. This cannot stand. She must be stopped.

#Ben writes #be my favorite #be my favorite meta #thai bl #bl series #lgbt tv #lgbtq

[narinemandoza]

#silver king #lgbt tv #lookboo #slave-4-him #so hot #170608 #kitten sub #freud