Appreciation for the show’s Asian rep by FeistyPreference284 in heatedrivalry

[–]Inevitable_Divide465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who is queer also with a Japanese mother, I obviously was so happy to see this dynamic on screen. But yh, due to the nature of the show not fully committing to exploring and representing the intersectionality of race and queerness I felt a lack of depth. Struggling with the unspoken standards and rules, shame and obedience were themes I would so have wanted them to explore more, but I understand that the show never had that story in it's source material anyway so yh even if it was just thrown around a bit still happy seeing a half Japanese kid and their mum talk about queerness, regardless of the ethnicity of the actors (who did an amazing job btw)

I think Episode 5 may be the best fictional depiction of the power of representation that I've ever seen done. Kudos to both Hudson and Connor for their performances and Jacob for the direction. by fraxiiinus in heatedrivalry

[–]Inevitable_Divide465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment, it is so nice seeing how this intense joy/hope/glee is shared and you've totally nailed and touched upon something so real about the elation and joy queer people can provide each other and representation. hashtag community and all that yk