Netflix renews its hit Japanese gay dating show 'The Boyfriend' for a sizzling second season, riding the wave of Japan's growing LGBTQ+ acceptance.
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Viewership for Season 1 exceeded expectations, cementing 'The Boyfriend' as Netflix's most-watched LGBTQ+ reality series in Japan to date.
The renewal signals Netflix's commitment to amplifying diverse voices and underrepresented stories, as same-sex marriage legislation gains momentum in the socially conservative nation.
Netflix renews its hit Japanese gay dating show 'The Boyfriend' for a sizzling second season, riding the wave of Japan's growing LGBTQ+ acceptance.
beat sheet
Viewership for Season 1 exceeded expectations, cementing 'The Boyfriend' as Netflix's most-watched LGBTQ+ reality series in Japan to date.
The renewal signals Netflix's commitment to amplifying diverse voices and underrepresented stories, as same-sex marriage legislation gains momentum in the socially conservative nation.