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On broadcast TV, GLAAD counted 39 LGBTQ regulars featured on 64 primetime series, a drop of 31 characters, or 44 percent, from the previous years study. The dip, however, can partially be attributed to the decreasing number of primetime scripted series overall on broadcast television. The 2022-23 TV season featured 88 shows, while there are 64 series that were counted for this recent study. The story is similar on cable, where GLAAD counted 77 LGBTQ characters (regular and recurring), a decrease of 62 characters, or a drop of 45 percent, from last years 139. Thirty-eight of the 77 characters will not be returning due to endings or cancellations of the series or limited series.

28% less shows to count from lead to a ~44% decrease of characters. I don't know if that's of any concern or not, but it doesn't seem huge? Since there's fewer absolute numbers of them, percentages are going to be exaggerated a bit as well.