In our very first episode of Swords & Sapphics, we discuss all things pop culture, including plus-size characters, queerness, and things we’re loving this week. Because we mention plenty of books, movies, and more as we discuss representation in a diverse range of popular media, we’ve put them all in one place for you!
Songs:
Let's Go Home Together by Ella Henderson and Tom Grennan
Matilda by Harry Styles
Shows:
First Kill – a brand new vampire lesbian fantasy show on Netflix based on the novella of the same name
Heartstopper – a new queer teen show on Netflix based on the books of the same name
Schitt's Creek – a beloved, popular sitcom featuring queer characters and relationships
Killing Eve – a queer drama/thriller BBC series focused on assassins and MI5
Sex Education – a British Netflix show set in high school, featuring queer relationships
Riverdale – a teen Netflix show of hybrid genres including horror, fantasy, and crime based on the Archie Comics
Stranger Things – a Netflix horror/thriller show set in the 80s
Movies:
Wonder Woman (2017) – a female superhero movie by DC Comics
Books:
First Kill by Victoria Schwab
Spoiler Alert and All the Feels by Olivia Dade – an adult romance series featuring plus-size protagonists, set in the world of Hollywood
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo – a YA high fantasy set in the Grishaverse, a spin-off from Shadow and Bone
Other:
Fortnite – an online, free-to-play video game featuring Battle Royale’s and popular fictional characters
Have an idea of what you’d like us to talk about next? Let us know! Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, teasers, bloopers, and more!
– Rach & Ivy
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