Overview
- Olympian Gus Kenworthy said the series reflected his years of feeling unable to come out, describing it as the first time he felt so clearly seen onscreen.
- The sleeper hit has gone global since its late‑November premiere, streams on HBO Max in the U.S., and recently put its lead actors in the Olympic torch relay in Italy.
- Star Hudson Williams said closeted professionals from hockey, football, and basketball have contacted him privately after watching the show.
- An NHL spokesperson issued a playful welcome to new fans, as critics highlight the league’s uneven history on inclusion including a rescinded 2023 ban on themed equipment and a diversity report no longer on its site.
- Outsports reported that as of Oct. 1, 2024, no active players in the five major U.S. men’s leagues were publicly out, with some former players citing the show in decisions to come out and Luke Prokop still yet to play in the NHL.