Pride 2026: A Q+ Celebration
June 26
The Disappointments
If you’ve ever wondered what happens after the coming-out story, The Disappointments has the answer. Created by and starring Rich Burns, this Humanitas Prize-winning digital series follows three middle-aged gay best friends—Ray (Burns), Gary (Gedde Watanabe), and James (James Campbell)—as they try (and often fail) to live their best lives. Instead of focusing on first loves or self-discovery, the show explores what comes after: stalled careers, complicated relationships, and the realization that adulthood doesn’t magically come with all the answers.
One of the things that makes The Disappointments feel so refreshing is its perspective. Queerness isn’t treated as the story’s central conflict, it’s simply woven into every aspect of these characters’ lives, from their friendships and romances to their careers and everyday disappointments. The result is a funny, heartfelt, and deeply relatable comedy about people trying to reinvent themselves long after they thought life was supposed to make sense.
We’re recommending it at the perfect time, too. The newly re-edited Director’s Cut of Season 1 restores deleted scenes, expands key moments, and presents the story the way Rich Burns originally envisioned it, making it feel almost like a brand-new series. And with Season 2 now available, there’s never been a better opportunity to discover one of the most charming independent queer comedies of recent years.
Where to watch? The Disappointments is available to stream on YouTube.
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
At seventy-four years old, Barrington “Barry” Walker appears to have it all figured out. He’s charismatic, impeccably dressed, and has spent decades presenting himself as a devoted husband and father within his close-knit Antiguan British community. But Barry has also been keeping a secret for most of his adult life: he’s been in love with Morris, his best friend, for more than sixty years. Their relationship has survived marriages, children, and the constant pressure to hide who they truly are.
As Barry begins to question whether he can continue living two separate lives, long-buried truths start demanding to be acknowledged. Coming out this late in life would transform not only his future, but also the lives of his wife, Carmel, his daughters, and everyone around him. Evaristo explores these shifting family dynamics with warmth, humor, and remarkable compassion, never losing sight of the emotional complexity behind every decision.
Both funny and deeply moving, Mr Loverman is a celebration of love, identity, and the courage it takes to embrace your authentic self, no matter your age. Bernardine Evaristo crafts unforgettable characters whose joys, regrets, and resilience make this much more than a coming-out story. It’s a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to choose honesty, happiness, and the life you’ve always wanted to live.
Where to buy? Mr Loverman is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
The Favourite
Court politics have rarely been as entertaining—or as deliciously chaotic—as they are in The Favourite. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the film is set in early eighteenth-century England, where the frail and unpredictable Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) finds herself at the center of a bitter power struggle between her trusted confidante Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) and Abigail Masham (Emma Stone), a newly arrived servant determined to improve her place in the world. What begins as a battle for influence quickly evolves into something far more complicated as ambition, manipulation, and desire collide.
Rather than treating history with strict reverence, The Favourite embraces dark comedy, sharp dialogue, and larger-than-life performances to tell its story. The relationships between Anne, Sarah, and Abigail are constantly shifting, blurring the lines between genuine affection, political strategy, and romantic attraction. Each woman is fighting for survival in a world where power is fragile, and every decision comes with consequences.
Anchored by unforgettable performances from Colman, Stone, and Weisz, The Favourite is as funny as it is tragic. It’s a bold, stylish exploration of love, jealousy, and control that reminds us history is often far messier than the textbooks suggest. Whether you’re drawn in by the palace intrigue or the complicated queer relationships at its center, it’s a film that lingers long after the credits roll.
Where to watch? The Favourite is available to stream on Disney+.
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