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The launch of the series on the two streamers will coincide with the beginning of Pride month, with the series serving as part of the platforms’ LGBTQ programming initiatives over the course of June. During its initial run, “Glee” was famous for its inclusion of prominent LGBTQ characters, particularly main characters Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) and Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera), as well as a number of openly gay actors in the cast, including Colfer and Jane Lynch. The show won two GLAAD Awards over the course of its run.

Created by Murphy with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, “Glee” focuses on the New Directions, a show choir at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, as they compete in competitions while navigating their messy personal lives. The series starred a large ensemble cast, with Matthew Morrison leading as club teacher Will Schuester and Colfer, Rivera, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Mark Salling, Heather Morris, Harry Shum Jr., Chord Overstreet and Darren Criss playing the members.