If you’re below a certain age, you may not even be aware of its existence, but soapy drama Tales of the City was revolutionary for its time. The queer-themed TV series, which was based on the collection of nine classic novels by beloved wordsmith Armistead Maupin, followed Midwest girl Mary Ann Singleton as she moved to San Francisco and discovered a world of drugs, disco and homosexuality.
When it debuted in 1993, it was widely regarded as one of the first TV shows to fairly represent LGBTQ characters, as it tackled several important issues like coming out, HIV/AIDS, and gender identity. Now, 18 years after it last graced our screens, the show is receiving a revival courtesy of streaming service Netflix with author Maupin on board as an executive producer…