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Stranger Things creators defend Will’s coming out scene: ‘The ultimate f**k you to Vecna’

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS The Duffer Brothers have come to the defence of Will’s coming-out scene in Stranger Things, which drew polarised reactions from viewers. In ‘Chapter Seven: The Bridge’, the penultimate episode of the final season, Noah Schnapp’s character finally comes out, revealing to his mother Joyce (Winona Ryder) and friends that Vecna has been exploiting his deepest fears, and that only by embracing his truth can he find the strength to confront him. Following its release, the episode became the lowest-rated of the series, scoring 5.5 on IMDb. Meanwhile,…

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Stranger Things: Will’s coming out episode becomes the series’ lowest-rated entry

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Stranger Things’ penultimate episode has become the series’ lowest-rated entry due to review bombers. Since November, the TV viewers worldwide have been engrossed in the final season of the hit supernatural Netflix series. Picking up after the action-packed events of the season four finale, the new batch of episodes follows our heroes as they deal with the aftermath of the Rift’s opening. The official synopsis reads: “The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a…

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Meet the handsome new bachelors of The Boyfriend season 2

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Netflix is returning to the Green Room in The Boyfriend season two — and we finally have a first look at the cast. Featuring the return of season one commentators Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui, the forthcoming season follows 10 diverse queer men as they travel to the snowy landscape of Hokkaido, Japan, for an “unforgettable” winter getaway. Echoing the format from its inaugural outing, the new batch of bachelors will move into the cosy Green Room to explore their potential…

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NHL breaks silence on Heated Rivalry’s viral success: “See you all at the rink”

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO The National Hockey League (NHL) has addressed the viral success of Heated Rivalry. Over the last few weeks, the gay hockey romance series starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams has dominated the pop culture sphere with an iron fist. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, secret romance while maintaining a fierce rivalry on the ice. “What begins as a secret fling between confused teenagers at 17 evolves into…

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“This is my last straw”: Olympo fans in mourning after Netflix cancels LGBTQ+ series

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Olympo, the viral LGBTQIA+ inclusive TV series, has been cancelled after one season. The Spanish series, which premiered on Netflix in June, follows the country’s top athletes at CAR Pirineos, an elite training centre where they hone their craft. Among them is Amaia (Clara Galle), the captain of the national artistic swimming team, a perfectionist who refuses to accept anything less than the best. But when her best friend and teammate, Núria (María Romanillos), suddenly outperforms her, Amaia is forced to confront an unsettling truth: some…

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Miles Heizer breaks silence on Boots cancellation: “I’m pretty disappointed”

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Miles Heizer has shared a lengthy statement following Netflix’s highly controversial decision to cancel Boots. On 16 December, Deadline reported that the streamer would not be moving forward with a second season of the gay military drama, which was inspired by former U.S. Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine. The news was met with widespread backlash, particularly as the series was a bona fide success: it debuted with 9.4 million views in its first week — a figure that doubled in its second week after…

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BOOTS: Miles Heizer shares initial reaction to the Pentagon’s “woke garbage” comments

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Miles Heizer has revealed his reaction to the Pentagon describing BOOTS as “woke garbage.” Back in October, LGBTQIA+ TV enthusiasts were finally treated to Netflix’s new gay military drama, based on U.S. Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine. Following its release, BOOTS earned a certified 93% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and received widespread acclaim for its heartfelt characters, powerful storytelling, and standout performances from the cast. Beyond these achievements, the series has been praised for its striking relevance to current events — particularly in…

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Love Is Blind’s Nick Amato publicly addresses sexuality for the first time

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Reality TV star Nick Amato has broken his silence on his sexuality for the first time. Back in October, the luxury watch dealer was first introduced to pop culture enthusiasts when he appeared as one of the hopeful singles in Netflix’s ninth season of Love is Blind. Following the blind pod dates segment, Nick ended up getting engaged to Annie Lancaster, a hair salon owner. However, their relationship was far from smooth, with the pair constantly getting into conflicts, leading them to break up the night…

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Oh, Mary! star Cole Escola to play a non-binary character in One Piece season 3

Non-binary actor and Tony winner Cole Escola is headed to the Blue Planet! On 3 November, Deadline announced that the Difficult People actor would be joining Netflix’s hit series One Piece. Based on Japan’s bestselling manga of all time, written by Eiichiro Oda, the show follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he embarks on an epic high seas adventure “to find the legendary fabled treasure, the ONE PIECE, and become King of the Pirates.” Joining him along the way are his crew of Straw Hat Pirates, which includes the…

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BOOTS: Jack Cameron Kay discusses his newfound viral fame and potential season 2

Jack Cameron Kay has shared his candid reaction to his viral BOOTS fame. Over the last two weeks, the handsome talent has made waves on social media for his role in Netflix’s new gay military dramedy. In BOOTS, Kay plays Jones, a U.S. Marine Corps recruit who forms a close bond with the show’s main character, Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer). While his appearance is limited to three episodes, the emerging actor’s performance has been a standout amongst the gays, with many flocking to X/Twitter to share their thirsty and relatable…

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