Disclaimer: This blog post is derived from the research presented at the 9th International Visual Methods Conference, at Istanbul, Turkey. Despite notable increases in LGBTQ+ representation across streaming platforms, narratives centred on queer adolescence remain frequently dominated by trauma-centric tropes that prioritise crisis and suffering over authenticity and multifaceted experience (Kashyap, 2024). Netflix’s Heartstopper (2022–2025), […]
