Pose TV series explores the concept of chosen family

The television series ‘Pose’, available on Disney+, has been recognized for its cultural impact regarding the concept of ‘chosen family’. Set in 1980s New York City, the show explores themes of survival and identity amidst the HIV epidemic and the ballroom culture of the Reagan and Trump eras.

A central theme of the series is the transformative power of community-based support, exemplified by the character Blanca Evangelista, played by Mj Rodríguez. The character establishes the ‘House of Evangelista’ to provide care and support for abandoned LGBTQ+ youth, challenging traditional cisheteronormative models of family structure.