Just Josh'n #9: Episodes from "The Rookie" and "Southland"

About this episode

The episode discusses Josh Stewart's roles in 'The Rookie' and 'Southland' and the impact of homophobia on character development.

Two more bit parts for Josh Stewart - although one was pretty obviously supposed to be a recurring character before homophobia changed the show's direction!

Topics covered

• The Rookie
• Southland
• Josh Stewart
• homophobia
• television

Keywords

• bit parts
• recurring character
• show's direction

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Rookie, Southland

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