Pride 2026: A Q+ Celebration
June 14
The Hunting Wives
Moving to a small town is supposed to simplify Sophie’s (Brittany Snow) life. Instead, it throws her into the orbit of Margo Banks (Malin Åkerman) and her glamorous circle of wealthy East Texas women, a group whose hunting trips and social gatherings hide far more than they reveal. Based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel, The Hunting Wives blends mystery, thriller, and dark drama into a story filled with secrets, obsession, and dangerous attractions.
What begins as fascination quickly turns into something much more complicated. As Sophie becomes increasingly entangled in Margo’s world, the lines between friendship, desire, loyalty, and manipulation begin to blur. The series leans into its Southern Gothic atmosphere, embracing scandal, tension, and the kind of interpersonal drama that makes it impossible to stop watching once you’ve started.
Part murder mystery, part psychological thriller, and part exploration of forbidden desire, The Hunting Wives is exactly the sort of show that thrives on keeping viewers guessing. If your idea of a good time involves complicated women, buried secrets, and enough twists to fuel endless group chats, this is one you’ll want to add to your watchlist.
Where to watch? The Hunting Wives is available to stream on Netflix.
The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder
Ten years ago, Luke Griffin thought he had everything in front of him. After a car accident ended his football career, he reinvented himself as a contestant on Endeavor, a wildly popular reality competition series where celebrities and public figures battle through physical and strategic challenges for a million-dollar prize. On the show, Luke found friendship, romance, and a chance at a new future. But ambition, betrayal, and tragedy ultimately transformed the experience into something he has spent a decade trying to forget.
Now forty-two, Luke’s life looks very different. He’s a devoted father and the stay-at-home husband of America’s first openly gay senator. But when his husband’s repeated infidelities become public, Luke makes a reckless decision: he returns to Endeavor for its twentieth season in hopes of earning some quick money and reclaiming a sense of control over his life. Instead, he’s forced to confront old rivals, broken relationships, painful memories, and the mistakes that have haunted him for years.
Part reality-show drama, part family story, and part examination of reinvention, The Book of Luke explores what happens when the past refuses to stay buried. Combining the strategic chaos of The Traitors with the high-stakes competition of The Challenge, Lovell Holder’s debut novel delivers plenty of twists while also asking deeper questions about identity, forgiveness, and whether it’s ever truly possible to start over.
Where to buy? The Book of Luke is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
Almost Us
What happens when your biggest political fight becomes entangled with your personal life? That’s the question at the heart of Almost Us. The film follows Jason (Anthony Bawn), a passionate community organizer determined to save the Baldwin Cultural Center, a vital space for his community that is facing demolition. Standing on the opposite side of that fight is Darren (Adri Kennedy), a closeted real estate developer whose family’s company is leading the redevelopment project. Their lives collide after a one-night stand, turning an already complicated situation into something even messier.
What follows isn’t a straightforward romance. As Jason and Darren continue crossing paths, attraction becomes intertwined with negotiations, competing interests, and the realities of power and privilege. The film uses their relationship to explore larger questions about community, class, legacy, and survival, while also examining the pressures Darren faces as someone trying to maintain an image that no longer fits who he is.
One of Almost Us‘s greatest strengths is its focus on Black queer characters navigating issues that extend beyond coming out. Jason’s fight is about protecting a cultural institution that means something to an entire community, while Darren’s journey is shaped by family expectations, public perception, and the cost of living a divided life. As we noted in our review, the film doesn’t always reach the emotional heights it’s aiming for, but its ambition, heart, and willingness to engage with these themes make it a worthwhile Pride Month watch.
Where to watch? Almost US is available to stream on WatchVIM now
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