Warning: The below feature contains major spoilers for HBO's "Six Feet Under."
In 2001, Ryan Murphy had not adapted "The Normal Heart" for television. Mike Nichols had not yet transformed "Angels in America" into a six-part miniseries for HBO. While serious gay art thrived on the stage -- thanks to the pioneering efforts of writers like Tony Kushner, Larry Kramer, and Terrence McNally -- television offerings were bleak. For those looking for legitimate queer representation on television, a sassy guest star was often the best they got. Thankfully, "Six Feet Under" came along and changed the landscape.
"Six Feet Under," a show about death, has taught me everything about life. I continue to learn from the five-season series, even seventeen years after its daring and unforgettable conclusion. Over numerous rewatches, I switch allegiances. Some years I'm a Brenda (Rachel Griffiths), a David (Michael C. Hall), a Nate (Peter Krause), and recently,...
In 2001, Ryan Murphy had not adapted "The Normal Heart" for television. Mike Nichols had not yet transformed "Angels in America" into a six-part miniseries for HBO. While serious gay art thrived on the stage -- thanks to the pioneering efforts of writers like Tony Kushner, Larry Kramer, and Terrence McNally -- television offerings were bleak. For those looking for legitimate queer representation on television, a sassy guest star was often the best they got. Thankfully, "Six Feet Under" came along and changed the landscape.
"Six Feet Under," a show about death, has taught me everything about life. I continue to learn from the five-season series, even seventeen years after its daring and unforgettable conclusion. Over numerous rewatches, I switch allegiances. Some years I'm a Brenda (Rachel Griffiths), a David (Michael C. Hall), a Nate (Peter Krause), and recently,...
- 11/5/2022
- by Justin McDevitt
- Slash Film
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