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We might regret that the creators are teasing the queer storyline in season two

We might regret that the creators are teasing the queer storyline in season two

The creators and star of a critically acclaimed new BBC comedy series We might regret it announced that the upcoming second season would introduce a major queer storyline.

Speaking to PinkNews as they were named one of 42 creatives included in this year’s BAFTA Breakthrough cohort, Kyla Harris and Lee Getty revealed they wanted “as many queer stories as possible” in the series comic.

The first season of We may regret it was a hit with critics and audiences when it landed on the BBC in August, thanks to its frank yet funny portrayal of disability and the responsibilities of caring.

So much so that in October, the series was renewed for seasons two and three – a rare feat in today’s busy TV market.

The comedy-drama follows its writer and creator Kyla Harris as Freya, a quadriplegic woman who moves from Canada to London to be with her boyfriend, Abe (Spy(It’s Darren Boyd).

Needing constant personal assistance to aid her care, Freya first hires an incompetent personal assistant to support her, with miserable (but hilarious) consequences.

She then decides to hire her chaotic best friend Jo (Industry(‘s Elena Saurel) in the role, and even more hilarity ensues, with plenty of poignant moments as well.

Written by Harris and Getty, the series is inspired by the couple’s real-life friendship and Harris’ experience of being assisted by Getty.

“The whole series is still fictionalized. It’s all inspired by experiences, but nothing has really been recreated from our lives there, other than stuff that falls in my face every now and then,” Getty exclusively told PinkNews.

That said, future seasons will continue to reflect Harris’ experiences, particularly as a queer and disabled person of color.

“Being queer cannot be extracted from any part of my life and experience,” she explained.

“It’s also really interesting to me – and I think it’s something we could explore – is that sometimes in queer spaces it’s not very, it’s not accessible, and sometimes in accessible spaces, it’s not very queer friendly.”

We may regret it, creators Kyla Harris (left) and Lee Getty (right). (Manuel Vázquez/BAFTA)

While Freya and Abe’s heterosexual relationship is one of the central dynamics of season one, season two is about to be a lot fruitier.

“We always wanted to include as many queer storylines as possible in the show, and (after we made the first season) we were always like, ‘Oh my God, that’s so straight,'” Harris laughed.

“There are so many things we had to put together in the first season,” Getty added. “We’re like, ‘Oh my God, can’t we just like… OK, so she’s married, she’s divorced.’ Now let’s move on to the queer dating scene, you know? But the next season is coming.

They then announced that they would make seasons two and three much gayer.

Harris then explained why We may regret it is inherently queer, far from the sexuality of its characters.

“I almost feel like being disabled is the strangest experience you can have, because being queer also comes from the word of a different, strange outsider. I think this is an issue that people with disabilities still face on a daily basis,” she shared.

While the now-infamous p*ss-to-the-face scene is one of the only experiences directly from Harris and Getty’s friendship, seasons two and three will see them continue to exploit their friendship for comedy gold.

“We’ve barely scratched the roof. I mean, we have so many experiences that we’ve had over 20 years of friendship, and sometimes we don’t even remember it,” Getty said.

“And we continue to create these experiences,” Harris added. “There is so much content that continues to come to us. »

The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative allows creatives from the world of film and television to benefit from specialist support at a defining moment in their careers. The full list of creatives in this year’s cohort, including Baby reindeer star Nava Mau and Badar Gate 3 Voice actress Jennifer English is available here.

BAFTA Breakthrough is supported by Netflix. We may regret it is broadcast on BBC iPlayer.

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