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LGBTQ+ Characters Increase, But Cancellations Loom Ahead

11/7/2025

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Story summary

GLAAD's Where We Are On TV reports a 4% increase to 489 LGBTQ+ characters for 2024-25.
However, 41% of these characters will not return due to cancellations or series endings.
Transgender representation rises to 33 characters in the 2024-25 season.
Only four transgender characters are on renewed series.
Queer people of color account for 51% of LGBTQ+ characters, though some ethnic groups saw declines.

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Story summary

GLAAD's Where We Are On TV reports a 4% increase to 489 LGBTQ+ characters for 2024-25.
However, 41% of these characters will not return due to cancellations or series endings.
Transgender representation rises to 33 characters in the 2024-25 season.
Only four transgender characters are on renewed series.
Queer people of color account for 51% of LGBTQ+ characters, though some ethnic groups saw declines.