5 reasons Katy Keene is a show that deserves to find a new home

Katy Keene -- "Chapter Eight: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" -- Image Number: KK108A_0257b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Julia Chan as Pepper Smith and Lucy Hale as Katy Keene -- Photo: Peter Kramer/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /

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Katy Keene — “Chapter Ten: Gloria” — Image Number: KK110A_0104bc.jpg — Pictured (L-R): Ryan Faucett as Bernardo and Jonny Beauchamp as Jorge Lopez — Photo: Peter Kramer/The CW — © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /

Jorge Lopez is a breakout character for the ages

Though Katy Keene is theoretically centered on the titular character, her group of best friends is just as important to the story the show is telling. And while it’s great to see Josie McCoy finally get her due and Pepper Smith has oodles of story to explore in potential future seasons, it’s Johnny Beauchamp’s Jorge Lopez whos really the series’ breakout character.

An out and proud gay man, Jorge is chasing his dreams of Broadway stardom by day while working in his parents’ bodega and performing as a drag queen at local bar Molly’s Crisis. From dating troubles to struggles relating to his family, Jorge’s journey is a relatable and important one. Katy Keene is wonderful at depicting gay relationships in as great a detail as its heterosexual ones, and Jorge’s love life is full of triumphs, struggles, and hard choices. It’s honestly a joy to watch.

Jorge’s drag queen persona, Ginger, is an equally important part of his character and her performances are not just fun, but something that we certainly aren’t used to seeing outside of a show like, say, RuPaul’s Drag Race. And while I can take or leave the musical aspects of Ginger’s performances, the fact that Jorge’s drag life helps the show further dig into LGBT issues and that’s a truly great thing we deserve to see more of.

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