Alphabet Soup redefines queer dating

As cultural conversations around gender, identity and love constantly evolve, Alphabet Soup lands as a timely, genre defying docuseries that reimagines what a dating show can be. Directed by Shannon Alexander, this six part series offers a fashion forward, emotionally raw portrait of modern queer connection centering trans, non binary and BIPOC individuals navigating intimacy, identity, and self expression, all in the heart of New York City baby!

“This series is a love letter to resilience, queer joy, and the beautifully imperfect ways we seek connection,” says Shannon.

It’s not filtered or simplified-these are real people, real stories, and real lives in motion.

Honestly, Alphabet Soup is an emotional rollercoaster. It's unfiltered, emotional and fulllll of moments that’ll make you laugh, cringe and tear up. My eyes definitely leaked more than once.

From throuple experiments and ghosted invites to rooftop confessions and spoken word breakthroughs, it dives head first into the messy and magical chaos of modern queer dating.

Alphabet Soup doesn’t shy away from the chaos of connection. It’s not about the happily ever afters-it’s about real life which makes it so relatable and addictive viewing.

If you’re into queer storytelling that’s bold, vulnerable and unscripted then this one’s a must-watch for you! Shot with vérité intimacy and cinematic style, the series captures moments that are unguarded, honest and deeply personal while visually pushing the boundaries of traditional nonfiction storytelling.

In a landscape crowded with formulas and fantasy, Alphabet Soup stands out. There’s no competition and no prizes, just raw conversations, quiet revelations and bold self-expression.

Throughout the season, you’ll witness honest reflections on identity, self-worth, and vulnerability, the lived intersections of race, gender, and cultural legacy, the power of chosen family and queer community and radical self-expression through fashion, movement, voice, and presence.

Shannon Alexander builds deep trust with his subjects, capturing emotionally charged moments with a visual style that’s both intimate and unforgettable. Known for challenging conventional narratives, Shannon continues to center the beauty and complexity of marginalised lives.

With Alphabet Soup, he reclaims a phrase once used dismissively-transforming it into a banner of pride, individuality, and expansive self-definition, a bit like what we've done with the word queer too.

All six episodes of Alphabet Soup are available to stream right now on Amazon Prime and Peacock so instead of browsing for ages trying to find something to watch, I've saved you a job! This show is worth the late-night binge and the bleary-eyed morning after too.

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