Why is this series so homophobic? Not in a loud, overt way; it doesn't ridicule or preach against gay men, it just erases them. (Spoilers follow.)
Season One: Oliver Welles is said to be gay, but who is the only person he sleeps with? The leading lady. Season Two: At last, an openly gay character, young Patrick (David Alpay). But what happens? Playing Romeo induces him to sleep with Juliet. Apparently, the producers of this series have found the "cure" for homosexuality: join a theater troupe! (Is this some sort of Canadian joke?)
Yes, there is one gay couple among the cast, the two old queens who sing the opening song, but while we see every other couple in the show having naked sex, we never even see these two at home together...and I'm betting that sooner or later they'll turn straight, too, because that's the only function gay men have on this show.
Season One: Oliver Welles is said to be gay, but who is the only person he sleeps with? The leading lady. Season Two: At last, an openly gay character, young Patrick (David Alpay). But what happens? Playing Romeo induces him to sleep with Juliet. Apparently, the producers of this series have found the "cure" for homosexuality: join a theater troupe! (Is this some sort of Canadian joke?)
Yes, there is one gay couple among the cast, the two old queens who sing the opening song, but while we see every other couple in the show having naked sex, we never even see these two at home together...and I'm betting that sooner or later they'll turn straight, too, because that's the only function gay men have on this show.