Tough Guy

AI Rating: 8/10 - "Tough Guy" is a MM hockey romance featuring a closeted white enforcer (Tristan) and his secret affair with Ryan, a Black, effeminate artist/barista. It heavily emphasizes LGBTQ+ identity politics, challenging toxic masculinity, homophobia in sports, interracial love, and emotional vulnerability. Diversity (gay leads, POC representation, body type contrasts) drives the narrative, with progressive messaging on queer acceptance and self-discovery prioritizing themes over pure escapism, though romance plotting remains central.