Gay and LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment and media is currently in a state of "two steps forward, three steps back." While there has been a record number of queer characters recently, a wave of cancellations and industry shifts threaten to undo much of this progress.
High turnover; many "LGBTQ+ ensemble" shows (like Pose or The L Word ) are ending without being replaced by new queer-led casts.
For the first time, over half (51%) of LGBTQ+ characters are people of color. However, representation for characters with disabilities and those living with HIV remains critically low, often limited to just one or two characters across all of TV. Trends Across Media Formats Key Trends & Milestones Television
Massive growth; characters in animated kids' programming have quadrupled in the past decade, including the first gay dads on Sesame Street .
While roughly 10% of gamers identify as LGBTQ+, players still face high rates of harassment, and authentic on-screen representation in major titles is lagging. GLAAD Releases 20th Annual Where We Are on TV Report