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The Best LGBT TV Characters of 2017
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The Best LGBT TV Characters of 2017

By Lenny BurnhamDecember 29, 2017

This year, there were a record number of LGBT characters on broadcast prime time scripted television, with 6.4% of characters identifying as LGBT. The best of those characters were unique, three-dimensional and had a variety...

The 50 Best TV Episodes of 2016 So Far: 41-50
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The 50 Best TV Episodes of 2016 So Far: 41-50

By Lenny BurnhamJuly 04, 2016

Now that we're halfway through 2016, I'm taking a look back on some of the best TV of the year so far. These episodes range from disturbing to emotional to downright adorable. Let's kick things...

Emmy Picks: Best Guest Actress in a Drama
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Emmy Picks: Best Guest Actress in a Drama

By Lenny BurnhamJune 20, 2016

Photo credit: Ali Goldstein for Netflix. The Emmy ballots are out, which means it's time to talk about who deserves to get nominated. Here are my Emmy picks for best guest actress in a drama....

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The 100 Best Characters on TV Right Now: 90-81

By Lenny BurnhamFebruary 01, 2016

I'm taking a look at the 100 best characters on TV right now, from a variety of shows. These are the funniest, most compelling and most complicated characters I've seen. Some are new and some...

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The Best Characters on TV Right Now: 100-91

By Lenny BurnhamJanuary 29, 2016

I'm counting down the best characters on TV right now. These are the most well-written, most well-acted, overall most enjoyable characters on TV. The people I can't wait to see every week. Let's kick things...

The Best LGBT Characters on TV in 2015
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The Best LGBT Characters on TV in 2015

By Lenny BurnhamDecember 31, 2015

2015 was a better year than most for quality LGBT characters on TV. There were a variety of complex and interesting characters, including more transgender characters than ever. (Although still not nearly enough). Here are...

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The Best Drama Episodes of 2015

By Lenny BurnhamDecember 30, 2015

There were a variety of good dramas this year, from primetime soaps to action shows to character studies. Here are my choices for the best drama episodes of 2015. 15. "Cover" (Quantico) This episode put...

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The Best TV Dramas of 2015

By Lenny BurnhamDecember 15, 2015

Here are my choices for the best TV dramas of 2015. Each of these shows has fascinating characters and a plot that kept me on the edge of my seat in 2015. 15. Game of...

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The 40 Best LGBT TV Characters from Current Shows: The Top 10!

By Lenny BurnhamJuly 09, 2015

Here's the final installment of my list of the Best LGBT TV Characters from Current Shows, the 10 best in my opinion. This includes some characters from whacky sitcoms, some from soap-y dramas and four...

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The 40 Best LGBT TV Characters from Current Shows: 40-31

By Lenny BurnhamJuly 09, 2015

Summer is a great time for catching up on TV. If you're anything like me, you decide whether a show is worthy of your time based on how quality its LGBT characters are. That's universal,...