Netflix’s ‘Boots’: The Journey to Becoming a Marine as a Gay Man in 1990

The year is 1990, and closeted gay teen Cameron has just had his head shaved and clothes stripped, and he’s eaten lunch ...

Why ‘Boots’ ends its first season with some ‘harsh reality’

" [The season has been] this beautiful story of self-discovery and growth and bonding and brotherhood," Heizer tells Gold Derby. "All of a sudden this harsh reality hits. If there were a Season 2, ...

The True Story of ‘Boots’: How Netflix Series Adapts Memoir ‘The Pink Marine’

The new Netflix series "Boots," which hit the platform Oct. 9, opens much the same way. Inspired by White's memoir, "Boots" ...

‘Boots’ Is a Sensitive Military Dramedy

The year is 1990, and Cope, played by Miles Heizer (“Parenthood,” “13 Reasons Why”), is a young gay man terrified of being ...

'Boots' Star Miles Heizer Shares His Unconventional Prep to Play a Marine: "Literally All I Did Was Watch 'Golden Girls'"

When the stars of Boots dropped by DECIDER HQ this week, we asked Miles Heizer if he thinks that inner “Rose” is still there ...

In 'Boots,' a gay Marine comes of age before the era of 'Don't ask, don't tell'

Inspired by Greg Cope White's memoir "The Pink Marine," the Netflix series features a gay teen in boot camp at a time when ...
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Boots Season 2: Will Netflix Renew and What Could Happen Next?

Netflix’s Boots closed its first season on a quiet but striking note: Cameron Cope earned the title Marine just as news of ...

With the help of advisors, ‘Boots’ co-stars challenged themselves to portray military life authentically

Miles Heizer and Max Parker, who co-star in Netflix's 'Boots,' trained like Marines and utilized the experiences of the ...
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10 Biggest Differences Between Netflix's Boots and The Pink Marine Book

These are the 10 most significant changes Netflix's Boots made to the bestselling memoir The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White.

‘Boots’ Review: Netflix Military Dramedy Is an Entertaining but Sexless Binge

If you’re tuning in hoping for a smutty gay love story along the lines of “Young Royals” or “Elite,” “Boots” won’t scratch ...
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Netflix's Boots: The Real Story Behind the Gay Marine Dramedy

Discover the true story and real-life inspirations behind Netflix's gay Marine dramedy, Boots, based on Greg Cope White's ...

From western outpost to Navy Town, USA, San Diego’s history is tightly woven with the military’s

1975: The San Diego amphibious assault ship USS Okinawa helps evacuate refugees from the U.S. Embassy during the fall of ...