Dorian TV Awards: 'Heated Rivalry', 'Hacks' Win Big

The 18th Dorian TV Awards, presented by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA), have announced their winners, recognizing the best in LGBTQ television. 'Heated Rivalry' won the award for Best TV Drama, while 'Hacks' took home the award for Best TV Comedy.

'Heated Rivalry' also won the award for Best LGBTQ TV Show, with François Arnaud winning the award for Best Supporting TV Performance — Drama for his role in the show. Jean Smart won the award for Best TV Performance — Comedy for her role in 'Hacks', which also won the award for Best Written TV Show.

HBO Max emerged as the top-winning platform, taking home 10 awards in total. Other winners included Lisa Kudrow, who received the GALECA TV Icon Award, and Hannah Einbinder, who received the Wilde Wit Award. Jacob Tierney received the GALECA LGBTQIA+ TV Trailblazer award for his work on 'Heated Rivalry'.

The awards recognized a range of shows, including 'Heated Rivalry', 'Hacks', 'Pluribus', and 'The Boyfriend'. The Dorian TV Awards aim to recognize the best in television and streaming, from mainstream to queer-themed programming.

## Why it matters The Dorian TV Awards are significant because they highlight the importance of representation and diversity in television. The awards recognize the best in LGBTQ television, providing a platform for queer stories and talent to be celebrated. The range of winners this year, including 'Heated Rivalry', 'Hacks', and 'The Boyfriend', demonstrates the variety and quality of LGBTQ programming currently available.

The awards also underscore the progress made in recent years in terms of representation and inclusion in television. As GALECA Vice President Gerrick Kennedy noted, queer stories once had to be told through a narrow lens, but now they are being told in a wide range of ways, and are being recognized for their quality and impact.

## What happens next The Dorian TV Awards will continue to recognize and celebrate the best in LGBTQ television in the years to come. With the growing demand for diverse and inclusive programming, the awards will likely play an increasingly important role in highlighting the best of LGBTQ television and providing a platform for queer talent to be recognized.

The winners of the 18th Dorian TV Awards will likely go on to receive further recognition and accolades in the television industry, and the awards will continue to provide a platform for queer stories and talent to be celebrated.