{"id":2408,"date":"2024-12-18T13:04:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/?p=2408"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:57:30","slug":"the-year-in-queer-best-lgbtq-tv-moments-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/index.php\/2024\/12\/18\/the-year-in-queer-best-lgbtq-tv-moments-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Year In Queer: Best LGBTQ+ TV Moments Of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This was the year LGBTQIA+ representation dominated streaming services and mainstream TV channels. There were so many incredible Queer TV moments in 2024 that it was hard to choose a shortlist. Execs finally championed the creativity and diversity of our community, as well as the tender relationship moments, and the straightforwardly sexy (hello, <em>House Of The Dragon<\/em>). These were the best Queer TV moments of 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>House Of The Dragon<\/em>\u2019s Spontaneous Lesbian Kiss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 2 Episode 6 of <em>House Of The Dragon<\/em> sent FLINTAs into a frenzy, as Emma D\u2019Arcy\u2019s Rhaenyra kissed her prisoner-turned-adviser Mysaria. The moment was made even better by the revelation that the move wasn\u2019t in the script, and was instead something the actors felt compelled to do on the spot&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2409\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Mr Loverman<\/em>\u2019s Exploration Of Closeted Black Male Sexuality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Released to little fanfare on the BBC in October, <em>Mr Loverman <\/em>delved into the duality of joy and fear that exists in Queer men of the Windrush generation. Based on Bernadine Evaristo\u2019s novel of the same name, the result is a heartbreaking but much needed exploration of elder POC Queerness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote-2.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2410\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK<\/em>\u2019s Family Makeover Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most heartwarming Queer TV moments of the year came in the makeover challenge of <em>Drag Race UK<\/em> season six, where the girls had to put a loved one in drag. The parents of the queens showed nothing but love and an open mind to their children, prompting praise from judge Michelle Visage: \u201cIt should be everywhere, and it\u2019s not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote-3.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2411\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>I Kissed A Girl<\/em> Proving No One Befriends An Ex Like A Lesbian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I Kissed A Girl<\/em>\u2019s spiderweb of friendships-turned-hookups-turned-relationships-turned-exes-turned-besties proved that sapphics are simply a more evolved species, especially when left alone in a villa with only Dannii Minogue for company. Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/community\/lesbian-renaissance-word-lesbian-2024\">Georgia\u2019s speech about the word \u201cLesbian\u201d made all Queer women cry.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote-4.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2412\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frenchie\u2019s Casual Bisexuality In <em>The Boys<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Boys<\/em> demonstrated how easy it can be to show that a character is Bi without loads of questions or drama when they introduced Colin as fan favourite Frenchie\u2019s new boyfriend. Their biggest stumbling block was that Frenchie had murdered Colin\u2019s parents, rather than because of any inner Queer turmoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote-5.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2413\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Heartstopper<\/em>\u2019s Swoony Queer Teen Love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tear-jerking high school romance returned to show more of the highs and lows of teenage Queerness, progressing Charlie and Nick\u2019s relationship into the college chapter and revealing more of Elle\u2019s Trans journey. Few TV shows have ever glittered with so much tender joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote-6-1.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2417\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Record-Breaking Number Of LGBTQ+ Olympians And Paralympians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A record-breaking 193 Queer athletes took part in the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a further 38 competing in the Paralympics. Watching an athlete stand on the podium is all the sweeter knowing they\u2019re inspiring young LGBTQ+ people all over the world. Pictured: First ever medal winner for the Olympic Refugee Team, boxer Cindy Ngamba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-gaystarnewscouk.gmg-staging.link\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quote-7.jpg?height=1080&#038;width=1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2415\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friendship, Love and Coffee In <em>The Boyfriend<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beautiful in its simplicity, <em>The Boyfriend <\/em>was a dreamy reality TV show that saw a group of Gay Japanese men live together in a gorgeous villa, work together in a coffee truck, and hope to fall in love. This series proved you don\u2019t need loads of messy drama and screaming to make a great dating show. 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