"Legacies" Is Bidding Farewell To An Original Cast Member, And Fans Are Really Upset

The sudden departure feels like a loss for many fans, especially queer ones. While recent years have seen growth in LGBTQ representation on TV, many shows still seem hesitant to fully embrace queer relationships, especially between two main characters. For instance, Supergirl fans held out hope for Kara and Lena (dubbed "Supercorp") 'til the end of the series, but it never happened. Other shows, like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, wait until the series finale to confirm a queer relationship with a last-minute kiss or declaration of love. Even in 2021, it's still pretty rare to see a queer relationship between two main characters develop organically and be given the same amount of screen time as the other ships.