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TV has been instrumental in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and in changing attitudes towards the community. It has also, perhaps most importantly, been a platform to tell stories that have made gay, queer woman , bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and more people sense less alone in the world – to realize there is a giant and varied community to which they belong. One pioneering show at a time, groundbreaking character by groundbreaking character, TV and streaming series have given the world an understanding into the LGBTQ+ trial, and provided LGBTQ+ people with reflections of their own lives – stories to laugh along with, to cry with, and to identify with. In this list of Queer TV shows, we peak shows that have broken ground, enlightened, and entertained.
We&#;ve arranged the list into four categories: shows that were big TV firsts, or featured TV firsts; shows that center on LGTBQ characters or experiences; shows that feature Homosexual characters and stories, but where that isn&#;t necessarily the primary
You know what they exclaim — April flowers deliver May television shows with lesbian, bisexual and gay women and/or trans characters. But do they? Successfully, in May of I would actually say, &#;yeah, actually, they kinda do.&#; There&#;s a lot to be stoked about this month, so let&#;s earn into it!
Netflix&#;s May Stuff For Girls & Gays
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Bet: Season One // May 15
Netflix&#;s live-action (and English-language) adaptation of the manga series Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler finds a new student Yumeko at a gambling-focused elite boarding school full of evil children, intent on carrying out a confidential mission. There&#;s a lot of homoeroticism in the series, as well as two main characters, RiRi and Mary, who are queer.
Big Mouth: Season 8 // May 23
In its final season, this queer-inclusive animated series will see its kids &#;step into the harrowing unknown of the future, made less afraid of what&#;s to come because they have each other.&#; Lgbtq+ actor Cynthia Erivo joins the voice cast playing the role of &#;Missy&#;s Vagina.&#; Ayo Edebiri plays Missy. SO that will be neat!
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&#;Tuca and Bertie&#; ()
What it is: The dearly departed “Tuca and Bertie” was one of TV’s best shows about friendship, dating, and being a hot mess: tried and true subject matter many queer people can relate to. The titular avian duo — impulsive party animal tucan Tuca (Tiffany Haddish) and sensible but anxious lyric thrush Bertie (Ali Wong) — have one of TV’s loveliest friendships, as the two total opposites support each other through career and romantic struggles. While the main sentimental relationship of the display is between Bertie and her adorably square crush Speckle (Steven Yeun), Tuca is very much an out-and-proud bisexual bird, flitting around from romantic partners of all genders and species.
Why it&#;s essential: The best season of the show, Season 2, features Tuca entering a bond with Kara (Sasheer Zamata), a seagull nurse. Initially a positive bond, the show steadily tracks the flaws in the pairing, as Kara puts Tuca down and forces her to change to fit the mold of her perfect partner. It’s a hard few episodes to watch, but a fascinating and rare TV
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Fellow Travelers ()
In this heart-wrenching Showtime miniseries, Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer compete two Capitol Hill men caught in the horrors of McCarthyism, falling in love despite a political atmosphere that is trying to crucify all its queer members. The demonstrate charts their relationship over the next three decades, all the way up to the AIDS crisis, with a beautiful, poignant story that echoes with political issues we’re still seeing to this date. Just be sure to have a box of tissues sitting nearby.
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Hacks (–present)
In Hacks, viewers obey a veteran comedian named Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who realizes her career has been stuck in autopilot when she meets a struggling young scribe named Ava (Hannah Einbinder), who inspires her with a renewed sense of creativity and drive. Through their relationship, we watch the struggle of generations trying to learn from one another and, notably, how Ava’s bisexuality opens Deborah’s eyes to past prejudices.
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La Casa de las Flores (The Dwelling of Flowers) (–)
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