Queer TV
Dante Little
Source Materials
This project looks at how LGBTQ representation in television has changed, especially as more recent shows move away from stereotypes and start telling more fully developed, central stories. It focuses in particular on Heated Rivalry, a series that, despite its niche premise, has built a large ( and passionate) audience online. As streaming continues to shape how people watch TV, LGBTQ stories are reaching wider audiences and gaining more visibility, often driven by fan communities and online discussion as much as by the industry itself. By looking at audience data, engagement trends, and real-world perspectives, this project explores how these shows are not just reflecting culture, but actively influencing how LGBTQ identities are seen.
Data journalism is a big part of this project!
The Exel Spreadsheet below shows all my data collected on important LGBTQ shows since 2015.
Most data focuses on the US and western hemisphere.
Check out my interview with Kaydence here!