The second season of Hightown finally gives its diverse characters more depth, especially Jackie Quiñones (Monica Raymund), the Latina lesbian protagonist dealing with sexism, homophobia, racism and addiction. Hightown season two serves as a model for those in the Hollywood writers’ rooms as they approach diversity and character complexity.
Author: Juliana Martínez
Juliana Martínez is an associate professor at American University, Washington, D.C., and research and consultancy director of Sentiido, a Colombia-based organization that specializes in research, education and information about gender and sexual diversity.