Nowadays, with same-sex marriage getting legalized in more and more countries, you would think the same would happen with the representation these character get in the media, right? Wrong. LGBTQ+ characters and couples keep getting bashed, killed or treated poorly, either by being wrongly written or merely by getting little screen time. A few of
Supergirl, not too long ago, was put on a pedestal by the LGBTQ+ community. The show was praised for its relatable execution of its lesbian character Alex Danvers’ coming out arc, along with “Sanvers” (Alex Danvers’ relationship with side character Maggie Sawyer). Several individuals on their production team, including main writers, identified as LGBTQ+. Supergirl was a
The CW’s second season of its newly acquired hit ‘Supergirl’ has gathered a new audience thanks to actresses Chyler Leigh and Floriana Lima. A louder, more passionate crowd – the LGBTQ+ community. “Sanvers,” the couple consisting of the show’s Maggie Sawyer and Alex Danvers, has provided queer primetime television viewers a realistic, healthy representation of themselves.