The Star Wars murder mystery came out this year
BY YASMIN VINCE, IMAGE BY DISNEY
A long time ago (six months ago) in a galaxy far, far away (Disney+), fans of the Star Wars universe were treated to what its creator Leslye Headland joked was the “gayest” story yet, The Acolyte. Headed up by a queer cast and crew, and featuring lesbian space witches, the show brought representation to the beloved franchise.
Tomorrow (3 December), we’re getting another TV show called Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Ahead of the series release, let’s look at what else you can watch if you loved The Acolyte…
Andor
Like The Acolyte, Andor is a prequel series to the original Star Wars series. But where the former is set thousands of years before the main trilogy, the latter is set only five years before A New Hope. It follows Cassian Andor, a spy for the rebellion, as he is pushed to his limits by the cause.
This was the first show to include a lesbian romance (because we’re not really counting a blink-and-you’d-miss it kiss in The Rise Of Skywalker). A heist Cassian takes part in is run by Vel Sartha and her romantic partner, Cinta Kaz.
Star Trek: Discovery
Yes, we’re aware of the long-standing rivalry between Star Wars fans and Trekkies, but we say the more shows with queer representation, the merrier. Star Trek has always been progressive for its era, and this continued with Star Trek: Discovery. Working with non-binary actors and GLAAD, the show developed and introduced Adira Tal, the first non-binary character of the franchise.
Adira also has a trans boyfriend, Gray, with whom they form a “family unit” that also includes two gay men. The show also stars queer icon Tig Notaro from the second season, as engineer Jhett Reno.
The Sandman
If what you’re looking for is something closer to the way The Acolyte dives into myths, this is the show for you. After being held captive for over a century, Morpheus, the personification of dreams, seeks to regain control of his realm. The show featured several queer characters, including Desire, a non-binary deity.
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