Leslye Headland, creator of The Acolyte, dismisses labeling all-female witch coven as lesbians, urges focus on story. Some viewers see LGBTQ+ content in the show, but Headland denies intentional creation of queer content. Show features female heroines and diverse casting choices.
Key Points
Creator dismisses labeling characters as lesbians, emphasizes focus on story
Some viewers see LGBTQ+ representation in the show
Show features diverse casting choices and female heroines
Pros
Features female heroines and diverse casting choices
Addresses LGBTQ+ representation in storytelling
Cons
Some viewers may interpret LGBTQ+ themes differently than intended by the creator