u/hotdogoctopi

So I just watched the whole series for Pride month, and I’m conflicted. I love how a Black/Brown trans woman was made the main character, how the show highlighted the real history of AIDS in America, and the community that got them through such dark times.

But it also felt TOO happy??? Like, all the characters learned the right lessons, everything felt too wrapped up in a neat little bow (other than the characters that were just kinda dropped, maybe because the writers were just doing too much and didn’t have time? Like what happened with Castle?). I guess I wanted it to be grittier, but I can appreciate the focus on queer joy.

I’ve also gotta give credit to Billy Porter’s performance; what a VOICE, and that Aretha Franklin scene, PHEW! Elektra was such an interesting character, I loved that they explored the complexities of her transition, and I totally ship Papi and Angel. Definitely worth a re-watch eventually.

Watching Luann grasp at straws to defend Tom is so painful. Like girl, how desperate do you have to be to accept that man cheating on you publicly, a WEEK into your engagement?! I’d almost pity her if she weren’t who she is. 😅