dismay and a question

[kindkit]

I have not actually watched Downton Abbey and have no intention to, but yesterday I learned, through other sources, that (sort of spoilery I guess):(skip) the only queer character is a selfish, amoral villain.

Has anyone perchance critiqued this approach? I feel like what I've mostly seen all over the internets is either "OMG Downton Abbey is so great, yay!" or "Downton Abbey is a silly soap opera," but no "Let's talk about problematic and stereotypical representation." Admittedly, though, I haven't been looking for it.

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[likeadeuce]

(Should also note that, while Thomas's outlets for finding love are thwarted, that's not unique to him as a queer character. It's a very love-thwarting kind of show.)