Some argued that cable television, which began to pick up in the 1990s, 'opened the door for more representation' even though various levels of approvals remained.

Continuing from the late 1980s, villains in Disney films which were queer coded appeared in this decade. Shows like The Simpsons and South Park especially would be influential on other adult animations in the years to come. ( May 2021)ĭuring this decade, characters on Fox and Comedy Central shows comprised most of the LGBTQ characters on television.