Banned Chinese Gay Sitcom Finds Success Online

By Ashley R. Lierman

Rainbow Family (English title) is a new Chinese sitcom inspired by Will & Grace, which has banned from airing in its home country. Since being made available online, however, the first two episode of the series have tens of millions of views and counting. According to Out:

Rainbow Family focuses on Xie Kezan, a gay man in grad school who has yet to come out to his family. Joining him in the cast are Song Yi, Xie’s best friend and the thirstiest of straight girls, as well as a flamboyant roommate, Austin, and Austin’s freeloader ex-boyfriend.

The first two episodes, with English subtitles, can be found on Youtube or view the first episode below:

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