We can engage with this homophobic content without feigning ignorance of its structural biases/imbalanced narrative…
"... other dramas that are trauma porn and/or literally feature r*pe as part of the romance arc being praised ..."
I share your disdain for homophobic narratives that relegate gay characters to tragic fates, deny them fulfilling, joyful resolutions, or exploit trauma (e.g., sexual assault) to generate conflict
I also take issue with homophobic narratives that frame gayness as something that needs balancing with "straightness" to be palatable
I feel like I am watching a different show than a bunch of the comments. I got two to go and I keep waiting for…
We can engage with this homophobic content without feigning ignorance of its structural biases/imbalanced narrative distribution/uneven storytelling
The central gay relationship spent the bulk of its runtime vying for visibility and relevance against the privileged "straight" script that overshadowed it in both duration and execution
"Straightness" centered the stage by force. It had no rightful place here
I share your disdain for homophobic narratives that relegate gay characters to tragic fates, deny them fulfilling, joyful resolutions, or exploit trauma (e.g., sexual assault) to generate conflict
I also take issue with homophobic narratives that frame gayness as something that needs balancing with "straightness" to be palatable
The central gay relationship spent the bulk of its runtime vying for visibility and relevance against the privileged "straight" script that overshadowed it in both duration and execution
"Straightness" centered the stage by force. It had no rightful place here