This image released by HBO shows Zendaya, left, and Hunter Schafer in a scene from the series “Euphoria." LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns cased by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study out Thursday by the advocacy group GLAAD. There were also declines in LGBTQ representation on streaming services and prime-time scripted cable shows, triggered in part by production shutdowns of such series as “The L Word,” “Euphoria" and “Killing Eve.” (HBO via AP)

This combination of photos shows show writers and creators, from left, Greg Berlanti, Shonda Rhimes, Ryan Murphy and Lena Waithe who were named in a study about LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television. GLAAD is asking the industry to reach 20% representation of LGBTQ regularly seen characters on all three platforms by 2025, and to ensure that half of LGBTQ characters on every TV platform are people of color within the next two years. (AP Photo)