Alex Mack Is a Lesbian Icon
Added 2023-06-14 05:44:19 +0000 UTC“Bad Girl” (November 12, 1996)
If you were not the target audience (and target age) for this live-action Nickelodeon series, you may be shocked to find out that The Secret World of Alex Mack is a sci-fi show. It’s basically Spider-Man with a baby gay lead protagonist, played with remarkable aplomb by Larisa Oleynik. We’re joined by Katie Mathewson, screenwriter on Hawkeye and the breakout hit Jury Duty, to discuss how very queer this show is — and in particular this episode, which plays out like a mid-90s lesbian teen romcom.
Check out Lizzie Borden (no, not that one), who directed this episode and may have played a role in giving it its queer vibe.
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