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Same-Sex Japanese Dating Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Renewed by Netflix
VarietyStory by Naman RamachandranImage from Variety
scrn loglineNetflix renews groundbreaking Japanese LGBTQ+ dating show 'The Boyfriend' for a second season, riding high on recent same-sex marriage ruling in Japan.beat sheet- The show's first season was a surprise hit, drawing strong viewership numbers both domestically and globally, cementing Netflix's commitment to LGBTQ+ representation.
- The renewal comes just days after a landmark court ruling in Fukuoka, Japan that found the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the nation.
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Same-Sex Japanese Dating Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Renewed by Netflix
VarietyStory by Naman Ramachandran
scrn logline
Netflix renews groundbreaking Japanese LGBTQ+ dating show 'The Boyfriend' for a second season, riding high on recent same-sex marriage ruling in Japan.
beat sheet
- The show's first season was a surprise hit, drawing strong viewership numbers both domestically and globally, cementing Netflix's commitment to LGBTQ+ representation.
- The renewal comes just days after a landmark court ruling in Fukuoka, Japan that found the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the nation.
call sheet
Netflix, The Boyfriend