Maturity ratings are either determined by Netflix or by a local standards organisation. “Each TV show and movie on Netflix is assigned a maturity rating to help members make informed choices for themselves and their children. Sex and the City) had felt like we were watching pornography.”īut even Netflix is still beholden to Singapore's censors.
“Before Netflix, watching a LGBTQ show, or show with any sexual reference (e.g.
But regardless, I think Netflix is doing a great job for the LGBTQ community,” Joshua Simon, a radio DJ, musician, and LGBTQ advocate told VICE. “I am curious as to why there is no LGBTQ category on Netflix Singapore. This section, however, is notably missing in some countries, including Singapore. In North America and the United Kingdom, the streaming platform even includes an LGBTQ category. In 2019, Netflix even halted production in North Carolina in protest of a law that bans trans people from using their preferred restroom. LGBTQ discrimination is still prevalent in Asia, and this has proven to be a challenge for Netflix, a global brand that prides itself on being inclusive, and whose original programming often include queer characters in lead and supporting roles.
