Visible: Out on Television
GenreDocumentary
Directed byRyan White
Narrated by
ComposerBlake Neely
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Editors
Camera setupSingle camera
Original release
NetworkApple TV+
ReleaseFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)

Visible: Out on Television is a documentary miniseries about the representation of LGBTQ+ people in television, both on-screen and behind the camera. Directed by Ryan White, all 5 episodes were released on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2020.[1][2]

The five episodes are broadly chronological; each involving a theme — The Dark Ages, Television as a Tool, The Epidemic, Breakthroughs, and The New Guard[1] — the miniseries combines archive footage with new interviews of LGBTQ+ people in the television industry.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date [3]
1"The Dark Ages"Ryan WhiteFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
2"Television as a Tool"Ryan WhiteFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
3"The Epidemic"Ryan WhiteFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
4"Breakthroughs"Ryan WhiteFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
5"The New Guard"Ryan WhiteFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)

Reception

Critical reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the miniseries holds an approval rating of 100% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 8.67/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Well-crafted and often powerful, Visible: Out on Television is as vital and vibrant as the community at its center."[4] On Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, the miniseries has a score of 89 out of 100 based on 7 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[5]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Dorian Awards January 8, 2020 Best Current Affairs Program Visible: Out on Television Nominated [6]
GLAAD Media Awards April 8, 2021 Outstanding Documentary Visible: Out on Television Nominated [7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Caroline Framke (February 14, 2020). "Visible: Out on Television From Apple TV Plus: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Rebecca Nicholson (February 14, 2020). "Visible: Out on Television review — a fabulous history of small-screen gayness". The Guardian. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Visible: Out on Television – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  4. ^ "Visible: Out on Television: Miniseries". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Visible: Out on Television". Metacritic. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "Dorian TV Awards 2020 Announced, 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Watchmen' Big Winners, Full List". TV Shows Ace. September 14, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  7. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 8, 2021). "GLAAD Media Awards Winners List: 'Schitt's Creek', 'Disclosure', 'Star Trek: Discovery', 'We're Here' Among Honorees; Deadline's New Hollywood Podcast Receives Special Recognition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2021.

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