Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. This special month also provides an important opportunity to recognize the significance of representation in media and entertainment.
As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s the perfect occasion to delve into stories that highlight LGBTQ+ experiences and characters. Here are some must-watch titles available on Lionsgate Play that celebrate these stories with depth and authenticity:
1. Girlfriend Experience
Girlfriend Experience is an anthology series that explores the intricate relationships of exclusive escorts and their clients. Each season features new characters and stand-alone stories, allowing viewers to jump in at any point. The first season centers on Christine Reade (Riley Keough), a law student who becomes a high-end escort, and delves into themes of power, empowerment, and sexual fluidity. The show offers a nuanced portrayal of complex characters and their intimate relationships, including the emotional depth of same-sex relationships, making it a thought-provoking series for Pride Month.
2. P-Valley
Set in the Mississippi Delta, P-Valley follows the lives of dancers at a strip club called The Pynk. Its rich ensemble of characters showcases diverse personas from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, from Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan), the non-binary diva who runs the club; to masculine, queer men like Lil Murda (Alphonse Nicholson) and Big Teak (John Clarence Stewart); along with Farrah Haynes (Shamika Cotton), a repressed queer trophy wife. It’s the perfect watch for Pride Month, reinforcing the important message that queer characters are more than just narrative accessories – they exist, they matter, and they have stories worth sharing.
3. Vida
Vida is a bold, raw exploration of Latinx culture and queerness. The show centers around two Mexican-American sisters, Emma (Mishel Prada) and Lyn (Melissa Barrera), who return to their old Los Angeles neighborhood after the death of their mother. Soon, they are shocked to discover that their late mother was married to a woman. Vida offers an authentic and unapologetic portrayal of queer lives within a community that is often overlooked in mainstream media.
4. Date and Switch
Date and Switch is a teen comedy about two best friends, Michael (Nicholas Braun) and Matty (Hunter Cope), who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom. However, things get complicated when Matty comes out as gay. This revelation leads to a series of hilarious hijinks as they navigate high school drama, wild parties, and the ups and downs of their friendship. With its blend of humor and heartfelt moments, Date and Switch offers a lighthearted yet sincere narrative of acceptance, coming out, and sexual exploration.
5. Minx
Minx is set in the 1970s and follows a young feminist (Ophelia Lovibond) who collaborates with a small-time publisher to launch the first erotic magazine for women. Together, they navigate gender politics and the quest for sexual liberation. The show authentically depicts the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals during this era, where societal norms often forced them to conceal their identities.
Lionsgate Play is accessible to consumers in the Philippines via the app. For a monthly subscription cost of P79, the titles can be streamed with a PLDT Home account.
