Pride 2026: A Q+ Celebration
June 8
Work in Progress
Some shows feel polished and carefully engineered. Work in Progress feels wonderfully human. Co-created by and starring Abby McEnany, the series follows Abby, a self-described “fat, queer dyke” navigating depression, OCD, loneliness, and the overwhelming feeling that everyone else has somehow figured life out while she’s still trying to catch up. Then she meets Chris (Theo Germaine), a younger trans man who unexpectedly changes the course of her life.
What makes the series so special to us is its honesty. Work in Progress isn’t interested in presenting perfect queer characters or tidy solutions to life’s problems. Instead, it embraces messiness. Abby makes mistakes, says the wrong thing, struggles with her mental health, and frequently gets in her own way. Yet the show approaches all of this with tremendous compassion and a sense of humor that keeps even its darkest moments from becoming overwhelming.
Funny, awkward, heartfelt, and deeply relatable, Work in Progress remains one of the most refreshingly authentic queer series of the last decade. It’s a show about learning to live with yourself, finding connection when you least expect it, and accepting that being a work in progress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes it’s just part of being human.
Where to watch? Work in Progress is available to stream on Here TV. It’s also available to rent or purchase on Apple TV and Prime Video.
That’s What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse
If you’ve ever wished The Golden Girls were somehow even gayer, Wade Rouse has a book for you. Inspired by the iconic sitcom that meant so much to generations of LGBTQ+ viewers, That’s What Friends Are For follows Teddy Copeland and his closest friends in Palm Springs, where they perform together as a Golden Girls drag tribute act known as “The Golden Gays.” Life is already complicated enough before Teddy’s estranged sister suddenly reappears with her teenage granddaughter in tow.
What follows is a story about friendship, family, identity, and the communities we build for ourselves. While the novel celebrates the humor and warmth that made The Golden Girls such a beloved cultural touchstone, it’s also deeply interested in the realities of aging, loss, forgiveness, and the complicated relationships that shape us. Rouse draws from his own experiences and affection for the series to create something that feels both nostalgic and entirely its own.
Like the television show that inspired it, That’s What Friends Are For understands that life’s biggest challenges are often easier to face when you’re surrounded by people who love you. Funny, heartfelt, and packed with queer joy, it’s a reminder that found family can be every bit as meaningful as the family we’re born into. And yes, there are plenty of Golden Girls references along the way.
Where to buy? That’s What Friends Are For is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
Twinless
Grief affects everyone differently. In Twinless, it brings two strangers together. The film follows Roman (Dylan O’Brien), a young man struggling to cope with the death of his identical twin brother, who joins a support group for people who have lost their twins. There, he meets Dennis (James Sweeney), another member of the group, and the two quickly form an unlikely friendship as they try to figure out who they are without the people who once defined such a large part of their lives.
What begins as a story about loss gradually reveals itself to be something much stranger, funnier, and more emotionally complicated. Writer-director James Sweeney blends dark comedy, psychological drama, and queer storytelling into a film that consistently refuses to go where you expect it to. The less you know going in, the better, but part of the film’s magic lies in how it balances genuine heartbreak with moments of absurdity and unexpected tenderness.
Anchored by terrific performances from O’Brien and Sweeney, Twinless explores loneliness, identity, and the complicated ways people search for connection after loss. It’s funny, surprising, occasionally uncomfortable, and ultimately one of the most memorable films to emerge in recent years. Trust us on this one: avoid spoilers and let the film take you where it wants to go.
Where to watch? Twinless is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. It’s also available to buy or rent on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play.
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