Queerview television guide for the weekend of June 1st

Friday

As the World Turns (CBS) 1:00 PM EST
Today's the day Noah, love interest for gay teen Luke Snyder, shows up in Oakdale. So far (aside from ignoring him for long periods of time) ATWT has managed to write Luke with a level of sensitivity and depth that's often lacking on the rest of the show. When Luke struggled with his identity, his father was troubled not by worries about having a gay son but that Luke didn't feel free to talk about a crisis he was facing. This past Wednesday, Luke had a couple great scenes where he talked about feeling left out of the dating scene, a conversation that could nicely set the tone for a summer romance. Hopefully, ATWT will live up to that promise.

Saturday

The Lair (here!TV) On Demand
The latest offering from Here!TV debuts today, this time offering a steamy drama that mixes vampires with the expected cast of stunningly attractive men. And be sure to come back next week for our fresh and revealing new interview with head vamp Peter Stickles (Shortbus).

Sunday

Hollyoaks: The Story So Far (BBC America) 6:30 PM EST
We've mentioned the popular British soap opera Hollyoaks for the complicated same-sex romance between Craig and John Paul, before. The popular soap will become available to American viewers Monday when the soap debuts on BBC America, starting around the time of John Paul's introduction. Tonight, the cable network is airing a half-hour recap episode getting you caught up on the action.