New LGBTQ+ drama Situationship launches with 26 episodes exploring modern gay dating
Australian LGBTQ+ drama Situationship launches with 26 short episodes exploring gay dating, starring Lawrence Hawkins and Guy Vadas.
A new Australian LGBTQ+ drama is bringing modern gay dating to mobile screens, with Situationship launching on 11 October with 26 short episodes exploring attraction, relationships and the complications of living with someone you fancy.
The vertical drama stars Lawrence Hawkins alongside TikTok creator Guy Vadas, who makes his acting debut in the series. Actor Danielle Cormack also features in the cast, bringing further familiar talent to a project designed for audiences who enjoy bite-sized storytelling on their phones.
The series arrives on National Coming Out Day, giving its launch an added connection to LGBTQ+ visibility and stories about gay relationships.
What is Situationship about?
As its title suggests, Situationship explores the uncertain territory between casual dating and a committed relationship, where attraction can complicate friendships and everyday living arrangements.
The series uses a vertical format, with episodes designed to be watched on a smartphone rather than through the traditional widescreen format associated with television dramas. This approach reflects the growing popularity of short-form scripted entertainment on social media, where viewers can follow a story in quick instalments.
For LGBTQ+ audiences, the series adds another title to a growing range of productions placing gay characters and relationships at the centre of the story rather than treating them as a secondary storyline.
Where can you watch Situationship?
Viewers can follow the series through its official social media accounts, including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
With 26 short episodes available as part of the launch, the format offers viewers the chance to follow the story in manageable instalments rather than committing to a full-length television episode.
The involvement of Vadas also brings a social-media perspective to the project, connecting his existing online audience with his first acting role.
As short-form dramas continue to experiment with how stories are made and watched, Situationship offers a fresh addition to LGBTQ+ entertainment, putting modern gay dating at the heart of a mobile-first series.
