My wife and I cry every single damn episode. It's lovely to watch a queer show where the characters struggle with universal life issues rather than just representing stereotypical tropes.
Just binged season one on the advice of a friend in preparation for season two, and loved it.
What I found especially moving was the acceptance for gay and trans characters in the American Midwest. Manhattan, KS, is a college town, which tend to be more liberal in general, but it's still quite rural. Sam's sister clearly knows Joel because he shops in her store, and points him in the direction of merchandise he might like. Sam's father accepts help from Fred Roccoco without questioning his identity. The confusion of the young waiter in the cafe as to Fred's identity is played as coming from an inclusive place, and Fred is amused by it.
It just made me happy to see people living their lives with acceptance!
Yes go rural queers @ family homes!
My wife and I cry every single damn episode. It's lovely to watch a queer show where the characters struggle with universal life issues rather than just representing stereotypical tropes.
Just binged season one on the advice of a friend in preparation for season two, and loved it.
What I found especially moving was the acceptance for gay and trans characters in the American Midwest. Manhattan, KS, is a college town, which tend to be more liberal in general, but it's still quite rural. Sam's sister clearly knows Joel because he shops in her store, and points him in the direction of merchandise he might like. Sam's father accepts help from Fred Roccoco without questioning his identity. The confusion of the young waiter in the cafe as to Fred's identity is played as coming from an inclusive place, and Fred is amused by it.
It just made me happy to see people living their lives with acceptance!