Where We Are on TV

GLAAD releases its annual study tracking the presence of LGBTQ characters on television, specifically broadcast and cable scripted primetime TV and original scripted streaming services. This year marks the 20th year of this report.

Read the report’s topline observations and recommendations:

• Representation on broadcast and cable have continually declined, while streaming programming saw a welcome increase of LGBTQ characters.
• More LGBTQ characters will not return next year than those who appear on renewed series.
• Series with LGBTQ ensembles are still too few and far between – and many are ending this year.
• The number of transgender characters on television has slightly increased, but only four characters appear on series that have been officially renewed.
• Bisexual+ people make up the majority of the LGBTQ community, yet bisexual representation on TV continues to decrease.
• The percentage of LGBTQ characters of color remains steady – but certain demographics saw alarming decreases.
• Once again, GLAAD only counted one LGBTQ character living with HIV.

Read the full report here