I think there's a degree of prejudice in the depiction of the max character in the show. The writing is slightly condescending to him, while at the same time trying to be sympathetic, but he is treated like an outsider, and not really one of the group, cause he wants to be male. And being male is something which the show as a whole has a fairly dim view of, given that there precious few sympathetic male characters
Completely, totally, 100% agree. And let's not forget that this version of LA is supposedly some magical land where everybody is a size 2 uber-femme who doesn't wear a bra...and we're apparently supposed to fall for that. I felt awful for how Moira was treated when she first arrived; she was a little shy and awkward, but perfectly kind, and they didn't even try to understand her. With the exception of Shane, they all treated her like a freak from the start.
And then, of course, when he realizes he's actually Max and begins to transition...God, the awful, condescending, inappropriate writing! I get it if they show a few characters being ignorant and transphobic, because those problems DO exist in the queer community, but the complete ignorance and crappy behavior from everybody and the way that character was routinely belittled? Not okay with it.
I honestly loved Moira/Max and felt continuously sorry for the way he was written.
You're a sexual Disneyland.
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