The one hundred thirty-fifth TV show: #442 Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
While I don't think I've felt the true religious pressure on the LGBT, I've seen enough of the periphery of it to make me uncomfortable. I've once decided not to pursue a job opportunity because of it. As such, while I don't have as direct an experience with these issues, I can sympathize and understand how hard it is. This story of Jess, an adopted girl from the north west of England. Starting off as a semi-comedy, it morphs into a darker story as she discovers her feelings for another woman, then gets kicked out by her religious parents and gets shunned by most of her community.
As funny as the showcases of their missionary existence are - feeling as often like an excuse to hang out - the tone slowly shows how difficult it is, how much the church has brainwashed them and uses techniques like another cult to keep people in and behaving the way that's desired. It's a story of growing up and finding your independence and letting go off what is damaging you. It's a lovely series, one that makes you think and hits you where it hurts, even as it stays light.