Netflix adds transgender storyline to Nickelodeon children’s cartoon
The Netflix special's inclusion of a transgender character drew the praise of the National Center for Transgender Equality. "This is very important [and] breaking news," a tweet from the organization reads. "One of our favorite characters on Rocko's Moder Life is a trans!"
Rocko's Modern Life" is among a number of shows and programming that have introduced LGBT characters and storylines in recent years.
In 2018, the CW introduced the first transgender superhero in its hit series "Supergirl." The CW has also approved a lesbian "Batwoman" series.
Headlines were made earlier this year when the popular PBS Kids show "Arthur" featured an episode with Mr. Ratburn, the show's teacher, getting married to another man....
