Some popular tv shows have started to include “gay” characters into major roles and important parts of the plot. For instance, on the CW The 100 has the main character Clarke who is openly bisexual and Lexa who is openly lesbian. Lexa ends up taking a bullet meant for Clarke, and dies because of it. The tragic case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Many viewers were so upset by her death that they stated the hashtag #BuryYourGays on twitter. Lexa actually had a very important effect on that universe by dying, it started a new era for the space people as well as multiple tribes of grounders.

1. Stranger Things
2. Orange is the New Black**
3. Mad Men**
4. Lost
5. Friends**
6. The 100**

They’re not in order, but these are my favorite tv shows of all time. Four of the shows have depictions of gay characters** that the audience meets along the way. Some may know this, some may not, but Chandler from Friends was originally written in the show as gay, but ended up marrying Monica instead. However, Chandler’s dad is a transgender woman and runs a nightclub.

Stereotypical views on gays are portrayed more comically than other tv shows so it helps audiences to be able to accept it. However,  non-intentional hurtful questions and comments still arise with stereotypes that make a situation awkward. Audiences still have to try to understand that there are many parts to the LGBTQ and even some that don’t align themselves with that group. If a viewer does have a serious question to ask their gay friend, they need to try to explain it’s just a question about them and that it’s not meant to be hurtful in any way. It’s a good thing stereotpical gay people are shown because some people are like that, not all but some, and they need representaion as well.

It is very important for young gay people to see representation on tv because it helps them to see themselves on screen, along with other people too. Gays can be young or older, a viewer could align themselves with a character and it might make them have confidence to let their family know. Sometimes, family doesn’t have to know. Your love life doesn’t affect anyone but yourself, just make sure that you’re happy along the way.  There might’ve been fewer gay representations on tv before the 1990s because people would have been embarrassed (even though there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, you love who you love).