Q-FORCE
Last week, the adult animated comedy series Q-FORCE (trailer here) debuted on Netflix. It’s a fun spin on the self-serious tropes of the spy/action-thriller genre, and the twenty-minute long episodes make it the perfect candidate for some breezy, weeknight binge-watching. The series follows a down-on-his-luck secret agent, Agent Mary, who starts his own group of queer superspies (the Queer Force a.k.a. Q-Force) to prove himself and earn the approval of the American Intelligence Agency: the show’s fictional take on the CIA. Featuring some impressive, vibrant action animation and a slew of amusing references to both broader pop culture and queer life in Los Angeles, Q-FORCE’s storylines range from outlandish global missions to a noir-inspired episode about a missing twink titled “WeHo Confidential.” While some have criticized the show's depiction of queer stereotypes as dated, I actually think it shows a self-awareness that sidesteps the usual pitfalls of queer representation in media.
—Neal Mulani, Development Assistant
