#BringWynonnaHome: The Viewpoint of Young Fans
By: Fight For Wynonna
Tags: TV Shows, Wynonna Earp, Season 5, Queer Media, Positivity

Earper #1: Mollie, 17 years old, United Kingdom

“What does Wynonna Earp mean to me? A whole lot. I found this show in June of 2020 before I came out. I was in a such a confusing place with a lot of internal turmoil. I had seen the show on social media so I decided to give it a go. The calmness that washed over me when I watched the first WayHaught scene will truly stay with me forever. I instantly related to Waverly & Nicole, it was the first time I ever felt represented on screen. Episode 1x09 was the first time I heard the term “lesbian” used in a positive context. Nicole’s representation made me more confident to reclaim the word “lesbian” from the stigma around it. Without Wynonna Earp, I wouldn’t have that confidence.

Season 5. Another chance to tell more of this amazing story in addition to proper closure for all the fans as well as the cast & crew. Our sh*tshow has been all over the place and I believe we deserve another season. Wynonna Earp has touched the hearts and changed the lives of so many people. Literally 5 minutes on Twitter can prove that. The ‘Earper’ community contributes to all of the cons that have taken place/coming up, awards the show has won, billboards that recognize the show, and the social media impact. It’s mind blowing to me, a 17 year old at home, in her bedroom, and in the middle of nowhere in England. Please #BringWynonnaHome #FiveForWynonna.”

Earper #2: Lia, 19 years old, Greece

“Wynonna Earp is definitely an uncommon TV show. It has impacted so many people throughout the years it has aired. There are a lot of examples when it comes to this. Not only does it project and represent the strength a woman can have, but it also shows that no matter how many obstacles life puts in our path, we can always jump over them. If not alone, then with the right people by our side. Wynonna Earp, though, doesn’t stop there, for sure. It has one of the best, if not THE BEST, queer representation out of every other TV show of its kind. When it first aired in April of 2016, it was by far the most progressive TV show with solid queer representation. It has impacted so many people my age and older (I was only 14 back then) to go through a scary (but simultaneously beautiful) journey of discovering who they are while being surrounded by beautiful human beings such as the cast, the writers, and the crew.

Wynonna Earp has brought together a family. This show has created a safe space for those who need someone by their side. We are fortunate enough to receive that through opportunities to interact with people that have positively influenced, or for some of us like me, saved our lives. I am sure when I say that season 4B shouldn’t be the end of this beautiful journey. The fight that we are willing to put up isn’t solely based on having endless seasons of this comforting show. All we’re asking is for one more season for the people we love, for the people that have changed lives, and for the people who have loved each and every one of us as if we have known each other forever. Wynonna Earp deserves another season because it has so much more to teach. One last lesson and one more fight to go down as champions and as winners. Closing this, I want to try and describe what Wynonna Earp really is, but I find it hard. It’s like trying to capture a sunset with the camera of your phone. You can’t quite capture it’s beauty or take a picture that will define its justice. The exact same applies to Wynonna Earp. There’s nothing any one of us can say that captures it’s worth. So please trust us when we say it deserves one more season. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #3: Isabell, 19 years old, Germany

“This show gave me friends, a safe place, support, joy, and so much more. This show introduced me to the LGBTQ+ community and showed me that loving a woman isn’t wrong. Wynonna Earp gave me my guiding principle: ‘KEEP GOING AND KEEP FIGHTING’. This show is my home. Wynonna Earp changed my life and I am not ready to let it go this soon. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #4: Harin, 20 years old, Malaysia

“In most of the things I contribute to or work for, I do it with love because I believe in it more than anything in this world. It is the one thing that is too complex to understand yet it is worth fighting for. When I watched Wynonna Earp, I had recognised that same love when Wynonna would give her life to defend the ones she loved — most importantly her sister. I relate to that a lot because I have a sister, and although she doesn’t express her feelings as much as I do, there’s nothing in this world that I wouldn’t do for her. WayHaught, where the heart and soul of this show lies, has always been the reflection that best represents the beautiful community of the LGBTQ+. The star-crossed lovers, Nicole and Waverly, showcased an important moral of “LOVE conquers all”. Jeremy, the beloved nerd and the brains of the family, reminded us that we don’t need to change ourselves to fit in. You come as you are, beautiful and true.

The reason Wynonna Earp deserves a fifth season and beyond is because it has made the unapologetic world a better place. It’s given us a family made purely from the love and compassion the show and the cast reciprocates, which are the Earpers. The show’s unique sense of humour and sarcasm definitely heals depression, keeps everyone sane during the pandemic, as well as reassures the uncertainties of living a normal life thereafter. As Waverly’s saying goes, “I’m here and I stay and I love them back and I never, never, never give up on them”. I implore the ones concerned, to save our show, because it encompasses everything beautiful represented and we, the Earpers, will continue to fight with all of our strength. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #5: Leia, 17 years old, Sweden

“This show has impacted my life in so many ways. First of all, the cast saved my life, literally, and this show gives me a purpose as well as a feeling of belonging. Wynonna Earp made me realize that I am never alone and there is someone out there for me, someone who’ll love me the way I deserve to be loved, and for the person I truly am. It has showed me what family truly means. I have found my people because of it. I’m not surrounded by LGBTQ+ individuals, so I have always felt alone and kind of weird, to be honest. That is until I found Wynonna Earp. I finally feel included and important. Wynonna Earp has changed my life, for the better, and I am forever thankful for that.

The main reason we need a season five of Wynonna Earp is because this show gives people a purpose and helps us understand that we are important and not alone. I have struggled with mental health issues my whole life, and finding something that makes me truly happy during the hard times is nearly impossible. Wynonna Earp always manages to put a smile on my face, no matter how low I feel. It gives me a sense of comfort and love. Knowing that conventions will still take place in addition to seeing the cast together motivates me to keep going and to keep trying. It gives me something to look forward to, no matter how I feel. If this season is the last, it will be taken away from me and so many others. Our purpose, sense of belonging, our family, and our people will be stripped away from us. This is why we need and deserve a season five. We fought hard for season 4, which shows how powerful Earpers are as well as how important this show and everyone involved is to every single one of us. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #6: Marilena, 20 years old, Canada

“Getting into Wynonna Earp was honestly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only is this show amazing, but the people who help bring it to life are even more incredible and I can’t help but feel that I’m in the most perfect community/fandom that has ever existed. I scroll through the Wynonna Earp fan twitter and I watch panels on YouTube. I can feel the positivity and love emerging from my screen, which is something that is incredibly rare. This fandom will fight for as long as it takes if it means that we could keep this show running forever. Wynonna Earp is about so much more than a crazy (and bada*s) chick with a fancy gun fighting to killing demons. There’s more heart to this show than any other show I’ve ever seen, and leave it to Emily Andras to make me feel every emotion at the same time. Wynonna Earp is about a family, a chosen family, who would crawl to the ends of the earth to protect each other and their town. This show has so much that most shows lack: strong and independent female leads who kicks a*s without the help of a man, a much needed and overdue LGBTQ+ couple at the forefront of their show, and an amazing/polite no chill fandom who would do anything, and I mean anything, for this show and the people who bring it to life.

As a 20 year old woman, I find it so important to have shows like Wynonna Earp that showcase how people don’t need men to get things done, how people don’t need men to fight battles for them, and how people sure as h*ll don’t need men to save the world. Having strong and bada*s female leads on television is everything this world needs right now, and it’s unfortunate that not everyone realizes that. I connected with Wynonna from the beginning of the show. I was drawn to her confidence, bravery, sense of humour, independence, and her “you f*ck with my family you fuck with me” mentality. I related to her in so many ways but also learned so much from her. Wynonna has definitely helped me with my confidence and has taught me to unapologetically be myself and never change for anyone. This is such an important message that needs to be shared with young fans, like myself, who are starting to find their place within the world. I have never connected to a show on such a high level, and that’s why we need a season 5. There are many people who connect with this show in their own ways, whether it be because they’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, they’re a science nerd like Jeremy, they’re a police officer like Nicole, they’re trying to figure out who they are like Waverly, or they’re a protective and caring person with a beautiful moustache like Doc. The list goes on. No matter who you are or where you come from, you’ll find one way or another to connect with this show and it’s characters. That’s why Wynonna Earp needs to be saved. We are not ready to say goodbye to these characters. We want more laughs, more tears, more love, more demons, and more one liners that make laugh so hard that we fall out of our seats. We want all of it. This show stands for and represents so much. The fandom (more like an army) is ready to go to h*ll and back to keep this show running. It’s time for better representation on television and Wynonna Earp is where it’s at, so that’s why we need season 5. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #7: Luna, 17 years old, Belgium

“I’ve been an Earper for more than a year, and honestly, I still can’t find words that does justice with regards to how I feel about this show. It has changed my life so much, and I can’t think about losing such a big part of myself. That’s what is going to happen when the show ends. I will lose a part of my heart.

The show showed me that being a woman doesn’t mean that you can’t be powerful and strong. I learned what passion looks like, how much you learn from others, and that being vulnerable is a strength. The words I would use to describe this show and everyone behind it are kindness, acceptance, and love. These words represent big things. I’ll be forever grateful for the amazing representation and important themes seen in this show. I’ll never forget the friends I’ve made and the fun I had in analysing all of the scenes.

The thing that I will remember the most about Wynonna Earp is that you can fight for what/who you love unapologetically. Everyone has inspired me so much and I feel like I’m part of a family. They can’t take that away from me. I’ll carry it with me for the rest of my life #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #8: Cat, 17 years old, USA

“It was the way Wynonna reminded me of myself. I’ve had this everlasting feeling of just been born…wrong. It’s not just being an outsider, it’s that nothing you do is ever good enough. I wish I didn’t care, but at 14, it was really hard not to. I’ve been living in my own Purgatory for quite a while now, fighting demons both inside my head and outside (in life). Most of the time, it would be a lot easier to fight the demons than let them win. It felt incredibly empowering to see a heroine who was far from perfect, who definitely did all sorts of things her parents would’ve disapproved of, but still saved her town.

Wynonna Earp has taught me that sometimes, the mistakes we make have terrible consequences, and the only way to deal with them is moving forward. It taught me that giving up will only hurt the people we love, and that even if it doesn’t seem like it, even when we feel alone, even if we feel like we’re actually protecting our loved ones, it’s best if we’re honest. It was reassuring to understand that our loved ones will care about us no matter what. I’ve learned a lot, but I still need to internally apply them. Seeing examples of how these concepts play out in real life inspires me to not be so hard on myself, to stay true to myself, to be kinder to myself, to be more patient with myself, and to lean on and trust others. Wynonna deserves the same. She deserves to keep going. She deserves her imperfectly perfect happy ending, or a shot at it. We deserve to keep watching her journey of being an imperfect hero while trying to accept who we are. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #9: Nandini, 18 years old, India

“Wynonna Earp has always been a safe place for me. It helped me embrace my true self and not who people want me to be. This show helped me come to terms with having a sh*t life and making a 100% out of it. It assisted in overcoming my darkest fear of being alone and unlovable. Wynonna Earp made me realise that even if I have flaws, I’m beautiful. Wynonna Earp gave me my found family and I will always be grateful.

We need a season 5 of Wynonna Earp because the characters deserve their entire story to be told, as these are not just any characters. They altogether have become a feeling of love, care, and respect.

Wynonna Earp is home, and I will always fight for it. No take backs! #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #10: Abi, 18 years old, Denmark

“I found the show in March of 2020, and it has impacted me in many ways. I am gay and have been out for around a year before I started Wynonna Earp. This show gave me the representation I needed to start my journey of self-love and acceptance. I am so much more confident in myself. Nicole Haught showed me that I can be gay while being confident, loving, and so many other qualities. This, among many other things, is one of the powers of the show, which positively affects all of us. Furthermore, representation in Wynonna Earp extends beyond positive queer representation. It shows that women can be loud, messy, complex, and powerful. We see developed, strong, female characters in every dimension. This show also sends a message of hope to the Earper community. It is a show that fights for what’s right.

The profound impact of Wynonna Earp is the reason we deserves a season 5. This show’s uniqueness contributes to the multi-faceted storyline, which is inclusive to the characters. Seeing the stories of every character has changed lives and brought Earpers together. These stories give people hope and encourage people to stand up for what they believe in. These stories are similar to those that are lived by so many daily and aren’t being told nearly enough. It is exemplified through the far-reaching impact of Wynonna Earp. Season 5 gives a chance for closure with these characters. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #11: Delaney, 20 years old, USA

“Wynonna Earp has had a huge impact on many people. The show is a female led cast and crew which is not as common as it should be. The show includes a female hero, female police officers, and a female researcher. Wynonna Earp showcases great representation of strong female characters. Women are strong and should be portrayed that way in the media.

The show has also brought a lot of hope to the LGBTQ+ community. Wynonna Earp came along when queer people needed it the most. The main relationship of the show is between a lesbian and bisexual woman. Growing up, I needed to see this type of representation on TV. I grew up with shows like “Faking It” and “The 100.” Though they were great shows, they continued to confuse me more and more about my sexuality. The relationship between Nicole Haught and Waverly Earp, though not perfect, is a great step in the right direction. A continuation of this show for a fifth and final season is what the cast and crew of Wynonna Earp deserve. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #12: Kit, 17 years old, Canada

“I live in British Columbia, Canada and began watching Wynonna Earp in 2017. Since then, this show has impacted my life in more ways than one. It helped me feel normal, the women I was seeing on screen helped me realize that who I was, was okay. I was just 14 years old when I first watched this show, and it was one of the first times I really saw myself on TV. Since Wynonna Earp first aired back in 2016, It’s become more than just a TV show to so many people across the world; it’s created a family in which we all feel safe to be ourselves. I’ve never seen this kind of love and passion within a fandom as much as this one.

This is why we need another season of Wynonna Earp, because it’s not just about the show that’s being produced, it’s about providing representation for those who need it. There is still a need for representation of LGBTQ+ characters and strong female leads who have flaws that show us it’s okay to be who we are. This is something Wynonna Earp has done beautifully. It’s done it so well that it’s created an army of those who finally feel accepted by the world in some way and I don’t want to let that go without a fight. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #13: Molly, 18 years old, USA

“The impact that Wynonna Earp has had on my life is insurmountable, just like most fans. I lost my girlfriend to suicide this past October and it nearly broke me. I was desperately looking for a simple distraction and remembered I wanted to start this show I’d heard of from compilations of TV lesbian couples on YouTube. I was immediately hooked and it did more than distract me, it gave me hope. Reading about what the fans did to get season 4 was absolutely amazing.

This show, it’s themes, it’s characters, it’s cast, it’s crew, it’s creators, and it’s fans, have given me a reason to smile everyday. The LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation on such a healthy level has helped me to accept myself more, even after being out of the closet for years. Hearing that Emily Andras promised not to disappoint the fans by “burying her gays” gave me so much respect for her and the show, for she knows how scared people can be to become attached to characters, only for them to be killed off. Seeing heroes with flaws has let me accept my own flaws, and continue to fight for what’s right. I’m fighting for Wynonna Earp because she fights for me. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #14: Triz, 18 years old, Brazil

“Wynonna Earp has had a huge impact on people worldwide. It creates an understanding of how important representation is and why it matters, whether if it’s having a bada*s woman as the main character, or by having queer characters with important roles (and so much more). Also, this show brought so many people together, and this is highly visible during the times we had to fight for what we love most — the show, the cast, and the crew.

For me, this show has really changed my life. It has brought me so much happiness and joy — especially during these hard times we’re all living in. It’s helped me meet the kindest people, and I’m lucky enough to call them friends. This cast is the most amazing, caring, dedicated, talented, and inspiring I’ve ever seen. This cast loves the show just as much as we love it. The crew sacrifices so much to make everything work, and we all deserve one more season. We deserve a season 5 so we have the proper chance to say goodbye to Wynonna Earp. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”

Earper #15: Ayanna, 17 years old, USA

“When I watched Wynonna Earp for the first time, I felt a sense of belonging, which I hadn’t felt before. It was the first time I felt truly represented in a TV show, and since then, it’s brought so much joy into my life. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way about the show, and that’s what makes it so special. One of the largest themes of this show is finding family in the people we least expect to, and in a way, life has imitated art through our fandom. We are one big family, and when I feel alone or isolated, especially in a pandemic where many of us have experienced those feelings, I know I have people who look out for me, and I for them.

Now, I find myself writing this in an effort to save the show we love so much. Much like the characters in our show, in the past we have had to fight to save something we love, and we’ll do it again now. Apart from the fact that Wynonna Earp had already been given a fifth season before being revoked, even if it hadn’t been renewed yet, it deserves a fifth season. The reality is that there are very few shows breaking ground like Wynonna Earp, a show led by a powerful female protagonist, and a show which has some of the best LGBTQ+ representation on ever seen on television. After a year like 2020, breaking ground is what television needs, and there aren’t many shows that would deliver like Wynonna Earp. From a numbers perspective, Wynonna Earp has a dedicated fan base across the world. In years previous to 2020, conventions designed specifically for Wynonna Earp have taken place in multiple countries, and the show only continues to grow every day. Our fandom is known for the love it has for the show and for each other. Our show deserves to have one more season, and deserves to have its story fully told. Any company that picks up our show would only see the benefits of having a dedicated and continuously growing fan base. #FiveForWynonna #BringWynonnaHome.”