User:KatyTravers/Harley Quinn (TV series)

LGBTQ representation
In the Batman Multiverse, Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Quinzel) and Poison Ivy (Dr. Pamela Isley) started as friends. In the comics, Harley and Ivy even referred to each other as "Pam-A-Lamb" affectionally which lead to the fandom shipping them together. The writers took notice giving them moments of birthday kisses and showering together making their friendship more intimate. Harley Quinn's and Poison Ivy's romance in the Batman universe began in Harley Quinn #1 when Harley whispers into Ivy's ear that the reason she "saves her" from the Joker is due to her romantic feelings for her. However, it wasn't until in 2013 the Amanda Connor and Jimmy Palmiotti Harley Quinn comic series where they're shown in a romance couple instead of friendship. Harley refers to Ivy is her "hot girlfriend" and the two are in an open relationship where they can pursue other partners while still dedicated to each other. In other parts of the Batman Universe Harley and Ivy even got married in Injustice 2.

Season 3 Set to air late 2021
According to Screenrant, Harley Quinn season 3 will not premiere until late 2021. The shift from WarnerMedia announced their rebranding of DC Universe Infinite the change took place on January 21 2021. An interview from the shows creators Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker, they were "optimistic" despite the shift from DC Universe to HBO MAX and estimated late 2021 for Season 3. Schumacker stated it was more difficult to produce, but it will be much simpler not having to create two seasons back to back. Halpern has stated in an interview with EW that season 3 will explore Harley's reaction to a half healthy relationship with Ivy as well as focusing more on Ivy's backstory as the previous two seasons were mainly focused on Harley. Patrick Schumacker stated in an interview that new writers of LGBTQ+ have been hired because of the direction of season 2 and that it's a priority to diversity the staff for season 3. Schumacker also revealed that that Dean Lorey would no longer be available to return as showrunner for season 3 and would be replaced by new co-showrunners Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein alongside him and Justin Halpern. Composer Jefferson Friedman rumored there would be a musical episode coming. Friedman also stated that he wanted to refresh the music to give identity for each character. During an interview with Deadline Schumacker stated that his desire was to open season 3 on "an actual Zoom, where the GCPD is just being berated by the city of Gotham for their ineptitude".