I'm actually surprised Julie and the Phantoms doesn't have as much hype as other Netflix original series, especially in the LGBT community.
As a part of said community, I've been searching for a while for positive representations of different sexualities, or at least one (1) movie or series where my OTP doesn't have to walk through hell to have ONE HECK OF A MOMENT.
And aside from the whole sexuality thing, it's getting fairly annoying how every character's personality gets erased to have a love interest. As if there isn't a plot, you know? Sometimes their backstories are even shaped so that a certain character will love one certain another person!!
But Kenny Ortega really said "give the gays what they want" and gave us some amazing characters, and their sexuality isn't their only personality trait!!!
Look, openly gay, but also DRUMMER, he has AXIETY, he has a story and it's not only on his love interest!!
Look at this cute ass boy. With a female love interest and yet the biggest queer vibes in this entire universe. He loves what he loves, deeply, and he loves without labels, seriously, it's so beautiful.
AND HIM, he's the most realistic of them all honestly, cause we're told he's kind of straight?? Or at least it's what we get from he says, and yet he has the most realistic gay panic ever?? And he's not afraid to show love in his very own way. Chef kiss.
But aside from sexualities, can we talk about the fact that we have so many positive representations of everything? It makes me smile to see such a diverse cast and again, their diversity is not their only personality trait!!
Queen!! She's a teen and acts like a teen!!! Not one single forced label on her cause she's young and has yet to explore some parts of herself!!! Loves what she wants, hates what she hates, and god don't get me started on queen Madison Reyes cause homegirl is 16 and has the strength, a fucking talent, she's amazing and such a positive icon in this world, stan Madison Reyes y'all.
And don't get me started on Flynn. Amazing best friend, has a whole personality and she's so lovely and badass, a real representation of actual people of color, not whitewashed, queen of this entire world.
But you wanna know who the best character is?
King Ray Molina. A healthy representation of family. Supportive dad. He does what a dad should do, but supports his daughter's passions and thinks they're valid as long they make her happy. Amazing.
His show makes me so happy and I genuinely don't get why it's labeled as a children's show. Because it doesn't have unnecessary sexual scenes? Yea, it's just a relastic teenager representation, duh.
I feel like more people should see it, the cast is amazing, the show tracks? Bangers, and the more we watch it the more likely we're gonna get a season two, and honestly this show deserves it.
And if you're still not down for it, here, let me show you what you're missing.
RENEW JULIE AND THE PHANTOMS!!!
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