This image released by Netflix shows Lee Rodriguez, left, and Christina Kartchner in a scene from “Never Have I Ever.”
This image released by Netflix shows Lee Rodriguez in a scene from “Never Have I Ever.”
This image released by Netflix shows, animated characters, from left, Deb, voiced by Wanda Sykes, Steve Maryweather (Agent Mary), voiced by Sean Hayes and Stat, voiced by Patti Harrison in a scene from “Q-Force.”
This image released by Netflix shows Alexandra Billings in a scene from “Never Have I Ever.”
This image released by HBO Max shows Lorenza Izzo, left, and Hannah Einbinder in a scene from “Hacks.”
This image released by HBO Max shows Carl Clemons Hopkins in a scene from “Hacks.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LGBTQ representation on scripted TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services, according to an annual study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
“TV is leading entertainment in telling LGBTQ stories,” Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD, said in the “Where We Are on TV” report on the 2021-22 season that was released Thursday.
In recognition of the increased number and profile of streaming services, the study added five relative newcomers to the trio — Amazon, Hulu and Netflix — included in previous GLAAD diversity tallies.
Broadcast networks and cable channels are part of the study, which also looks at broadcast representation of women, people of color and those with disabilities.
Netflix, which has consistently topped its streaming competitors in LGBTQ inclusivity, according to GLAAD, ranked first again, with 155 regularly seen or recurring characters on its original comedy and drama series.
By comparison, prime-time series on the ABC, CBS, CW, Fox and NBC networks include a combined 141 LGBTQ characters this season, according to the study.
But GLAAD offered thinly veiled criticism of Netflix over its handling of Dave Chappelle’s 2021 special “The Closer,” which was faulted by people inside and outside the company for what they deemed anti-transgender humor. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos later said he erred in addressing employee concerns, but the special remained on the streaming service.
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