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Hulu's Supernatural Series Helstrom Features a Messy Gay Romance

"It's part of the Marvel universe that hasn't been touched," Alain Uy tells PRIDE.

Taylor Henderson

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!

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October 17 2020 1:51 PM EST

May 31 2023 2:58 PM EST

Helstrom, a television adaption of the Marvel comics of the same name, is Hulu's latest supernatural (and LGBTQ+ inclusive) series.

Released just in time for Halloween, the show follows Daimon (Tom Austen) and Ana Helstrom (Sydney Lemmon), the son and daughter of a mysterious serial killer, as they "track down the worst of humanity — each with their own attitude and skills."

PRIDE had a quick chat with Alain Uy, who plays Chris Yen on the series, Ana's business partner and surrogate brother. In our exclusive interview, Uy opened up about his character's sexuality, supernatural romances, and how Helstrom is different from other series from the Marvel universe.

Off the bat, it's clear that Helstrom isn't your average Marvel series. With all of the "gore and fear" Uy describes, the show fits right in with the horror genre.

"It's part of the universe that hasn't been touched," says Uy. For "fans that are looking for something a little bit more mature, that's a lot more grounded, that are looking for themes that wouldn't necessarily be in Iron Man or any those types of movies," Helstrom is the show for you.

Uy also talks about Chris's complicated relationship with his boyfriend, Derrick Jackson (Hamza Fouad). Ana and Chris "use his profession to boost their side projects," which we're sure is perfectly fine by him and won't blow up in their faces at all. Look forward to some messy gay drama this season!