i just binged q-force and here are some of my thought.
- the trailers were shit, they genuinely took the worst clips, ignore them
- yes there are some stereotypes, but there's nothing wrong with that. stereotypes exist for a reason, and they aren't used at the expense of characters. eg. twink (the characters everyone's most apprehensive about) isn't made fun of for being feminine. it's just part of his character, he isn't weak or just there for a joke, he's a complex character who kicks ass.
- the show is genuinely funny! i mean most of the production team is queer, and all the voice actors for the queer characters are actually queer. this isn't a bunch of cishets just pandering. the whole show is laughing with us. the main plot line is about how lgbt people are sidelined and the main characters fighting against it.
- despite being a comedy, it's also heartwarming. i mean come on, found family trope. there are lots of cute moments and the dynamic between the characters is sincere.
- the creator said that he based the characters off people he knew, and it shows. even though there isn't one specific character i personally relate to, i can see my queer friends in these characters. eg. the dynamic between stat and twink is exactly like the dynamic between my girlfriend and her bestie. the characters are realistic.
pretty much i just want everyone to give the show a chance. it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea, that's understandable, but don't write it off because of the shit marketing. it's a gay comedy, it's not perfect, but it's fun. most of the characters are queer, and all the villains are cishet, what more do i need to say
