What We Do in the Shadows (of Our Closet Walls)
There’s enough evidence to insinuate that What We Do in the Shadows is intentionally queer-coded.

Honeymoon in Paradise - 10 reality TV contestants excitedly arrive at the luxurious Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa nestled in beautiful Saint Lucia. Day one, as the contestants are introduced, we meet Michael who is soon shocked as he spies Andrea, his ex from five years ago. With microphones and cameras following the contestants 24/7 Andrea and Michael try to keep their feelings concealed from each other, the audience and the other contestants. Will Michael and Andrea let their true feelings be known to each other or will they be discovered and sent home, disqualified?
There’s enough evidence to insinuate that What We Do in the Shadows is intentionally queer-coded.
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