5.2
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The Lair (2007)
The Lair (2007)
Overview
The Lair is an American gay-themed vampire television series produced by here! in 2007. The first season, consisting of six episodes, wrapped production in January of that year. The first two episodes premiered on June 1, 2007. Season 2, consisting of 9 episodes debuted on September 5, 2008. A third season of 13 episodes was announced in September 2008 and Colton Ford confirmed that filming took place in October and November 2008. Season 3 premiered September 4, 2009. All three seasons also currently air online at Gay.com.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
The Lair is an American gay-themed vampire television series produced by here! in 2007. The first season, consisting of six episodes, wrapped production in January of that year. The first two episodes premiered on June 1, 2007. Season 2, consisting of 9 episodes debuted on September 5, 2008. A third season of 13 episodes was announced in September 2008 and Colton Ford confirmed that filming took place in October and November 2008. Season 3 premiered September 4, 2009. All three seasons also currently air online at Gay.com.
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is a straightforward action-horror creature feature focused on survival against a monstrous threat, with no discernible political agenda or deep ideological messaging.
The film features a visibly diverse cast within its military unit, though it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is primarily focused on action and survival against creatures, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The Lair is a gay-themed vampire series where LGBTQ+ characters and relationships are central to the plot. It explicitly caters to a gay male audience, portraying gay identity and sexuality as normal and desirable within its supernatural context. While campy and explicit, the series' net impact is positive, validating gay male relationships and desires.
The Lair, a gay-themed vampire series, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative centers exclusively on gay male relationships and supernatural elements, resulting in no depiction relevant to transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Lair is an original series, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders from prior sources to be swapped.
As an original series, "The Lair" introduces new characters without prior canonical or historical racial depictions. Therefore, no character can be considered a "race swap" from established source material.
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