Pride 2025: A Q+ Celebration!
June 14
Sort Of
Few shows handle identity and change with the grace and humor of Sort Of. Created by and starring Bilal Baig, this Canadian dramedy centers on Sabi Mehboob, a genderfluid millennial juggling multiple identities—as a nanny, bartender, child of Pakistani immigrants, and person still figuring out their own desires. As Sabi navigates love, loss, family expectations, and self-discovery, the show peels back layers of vulnerability with care and sincerity.
What makes Sort Of special is its refusal to box its characters into easy archetypes. It’s a story about transition in every sense of the word—gender, relationships, careers, and the quiet, often messy ways people evolve. With stunning performances, tender writing, and moments that will genuinely stop you in your tracks, Sort Of is thoughtful, moving, and refreshingly honest about the queer experience.
Where to watch? Sort Of is streaming on Max.
Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell
Patrice Caldwell’s Where Shadows Meet is a dark, sweeping debut that brings a fresh, queer twist to the vampire fantasy genre. Set in the aftermath of a war between humans, gods, and the blood-drinking malichora, this novel dives deep into love, sacrifice, and the shadows that linger after loss. At the center of the story is Leyla, crown princess of the malichora, who sets off on a dangerous journey to save her best friend after a brutal attack. Alongside her travels is Najja, a sharp-edged seer with secrets of her own—and the last person Leyla expected to rely on.
The narrative threads past and present together through the story of Favre, a wingless vampire who once gave everything for love—and lost it to power. As ancient evils stir and destinies collide, Where Shadows Meet grapples with love in all its forms, and the dark, thorny paths it can lead us down. With lush world-building and a queer romance at its core, Caldwell delivers a debut that’s thrilling, romantic, and emotionally rich. It’s a must-read for fantasy lovers looking for something bold, gothic, and unapologetically queer.
Where to buy? Where Shadows Meet is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
I Saw the TV Glow
Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow is a haunting and hypnotic exploration of identity, isolation, and the strange ways pop culture can become a lifeline. The story follows Owen, a suburban teenager drifting through a muted, uncomfortable life—until he discovers The Pink Opaque, a mysterious late-night TV show that opens up a world far more vibrant and resonant than anything around him. As Owen grows more obsessed, the line between fantasy and reality starts to blur, and what began as escapism turns into something far more consuming.
What makes I Saw the TV Glow such a standout is how deeply personal and transgressive it feels. Schoenbrun uses surreal visuals and dreamy horror to tell a deeply queer story about self-discovery, repression, and the need to find yourself—whatever the cost. With eerie, otherworldly aesthetics and a gut-punch of an emotional core, this film isn’t just one to watch—it’s one to feel in your bones. A must-see for anyone who’s ever clung to a piece of fiction like a lifeline.
Where to watch? I Saw the TV Glow is available to stream on Prime Video and Max, depending on the region.
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