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The 25 Most Essential LGBTQ TV Shows of the 21st Century
25. “Tuca and Bertie” (2019)
What it is: The dearly departed “Tuca and Bertie” was one of TV’s best shows about friendship, dating, and being a hot mess: tried and true subject matter many queer people can relate to. The titular avian duo — impulsive party animal tucan Tuca (Tiffany Haddish) and sensible but anxious anthem thrush Bertie (Ali Wong) — have one of TV’s loveliest friendships, as the two total opposites support each other through career and romantic struggles. While the main quixotic relationship of the present is between Bertie and her adorably square boyfriend Speckle (Steven Yeun), Tuca is very much an out-and-proud bisexual bird, flitting around from romantic partners of all genders and species.
Why it’s essential: The best season of the show, Season 2, features Tuca entering a relationship with Kara (Sasheer Zamata), a seagull nurse. Initially a positive bond, the show steadily tracks the flaws in the pairing, as Kara puts Tuca down and forces her t
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BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY NETFLIX
Netflix’s beloved sitcom The Upshaws has released its sixth and final series much to fans’ disappointment. Created by Regina Hicks and queer icon Wanda Sykes, the show follows a working-class Black family in Indiana navigating the ups and downs of life, desire, and chaotic family dynamics. In the last series, the show introduced its first LGBTQIA storyline after Bernard Jr came out. Expected to follow suit in series six, fans are excited to spot what other queer representation will be served up.
If you’re looking for more queer comedy series favor The Upshaws, you’re in luck. Here are a few you should attempt out.
One Day At A Time
One Day At A Time is a heartfelt sitcom that follows a Cuban-American family led by a single mother, Penelope, as they navigate life’s challenges with humour, admire , and resilience. The series thoughtfully explores themes of identity, mental health, and immigration. LGBTQIA fans include flocked to the illustrate due to the storyline of Pen
10 Fantastic Queer Comedy Specials
Happy Pride Month! 🌈
As someone who identifies as queer, I am always aiming to champion other LGBTQ people on my website, particularly those who've made it in the straight male-dominated world of stand-up comedy.
And while I've touched on a few queer comics (namely Kate Berlant and Jerrod Carmichael, as seen with Bo Burnham in this photo from Circle Jerk two years ago during NY's Pride Week), I wanted to promote other comedians whose works I've enjoyed over the years.
Check them out, and let me realize your favorites!
1) Rothaniel—Jerrod Carmichael (streaming on Max)
If there is only one queer comedy special you see on this list, build it this one. Jerrod comes out of the closet to a handful of audience members (including me!) and, in the process, he and director Bo Burnham craft a modern masterpiece. And no, it was NOT snowing that night!
Most FABULOUS moment: Get that noun some PrEP! (I keep in mind dying laughing at that joke in person)
2) Nanette—Hannah Gadsby
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As a standup comic, I am first and foremost a fan of comedy. So, when white, cis-het, ignorant men like Matt Rife besmirch the craft with jokes about domestic violence, excessive crowd perform clips, and substanceless stage presence, I have no choice but to step in. I did not spend my childhood glued to my TV on Saturday nights and my late teen years getting sexually harassed – I mean, working – at a comedy club just for a bunch of losers to pronounce comedy dead by wokeness. Here’s a pro tip: If you hear a comic complaining about people being “too woke” to giggle at jokes these days, what they mean is they (or their ghost writer) are shit at writing jokes.
If the crowd work comedian siege on the internet wasn’t enough to radicalize you, perhaps the list of nominees for the very first Golden Globes stand-up specials category will. On this list is Ricky Gervais, who uses the “r” slur when referring to terminally ill children in his nominated special; Amy Schumer, proud Islamophobe and joke stealer; and Sarah Silverman, who recently got too high and defended genocide on Instagram (oo