June is Pride Month! So we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community by highlighting fantastic shows that feature queer and trans characters.
For as long as television has been around, queer shows and characters have existed. In recent years, the number of LGBTQ+ shows has increased, with projects like Pose and Euphoria gaining recognition. Meanwhile, more and more shows like Our Flag Means Death and First Kill have been handed early cancellations.
So, it’s as important as ever to support LGBTQ+ shows that are currently streaming to ensure they have the chance to thrive and succeed.
In no particular order, here are 15 LGBTQ+ shows currently streaming:
1. Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix)
Dead Boy Detectives is a delightfully queer fantasy show. It features several LGBTQ+ characters, including Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew), who has three male love interests.
A central part of Edwin’s story is about him coming to terms with being gay. His story is an excellent representation of how everyone has a different journey with their queer identity.
Another queer character is Jenny (Briana Cuoco). She has a female love interest, and although her love story doesn’t work out, it’s still great to get sapphic representation on TV.
The show provides a fantastic representation of queer people in addition to offering an engaging story wrapped in mystery and horror. Fans have been rallying for a second season of the show, and hopefully, Netflix will announce a renewal soon!
Season 1 of Dead Boy Detectives is streaming now on Netflix, and you can read our review here.
2. Heartstopper (Netflix)
Based on the webcomics, Heartstopper has quickly become a fan favorite among LGBTQ+ audiences. It’s especially notable for representing young queer and trans characters in a positive light.
Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) are the main couple, and their friends Darcy (Kizzy Edgell) and Tara (Corinna Brown) are a lesbian couple. Additionally, Elle (Yasmin Finney) is a trans woman of color.
While many LGBTQ+ shows tend to portray the struggles queer youth face, the series highlights the joy these young queer and trans characters face in addition to the challenges in an authentic light.
The first two seasons have received much praise, and fans look forward to Season 3 premiering in October. Seasons 1 and 2 of Heartstopper are streaming on Netflix.
3. What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu)
Not only is What We Do in the Shadows a great sitcom, but it also has a great LGBTQ+ representation.
All of the vampires in the main cast are canonically queer and embrace their identity, as highlighted in What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 3, “Pride Parade.”
Vampire familiar Guillermo de la Cruz (Harvey Guillén) has his coming-out episode: What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 7, “Pine Barrens.” The episode highlights Guillermo’s Latino heritage and his struggles with queerness. His family is accepting after he comes out as gay, demonstrating the importance of familial support.
Even though Season 6 will be the show’s last, it’s incredible that this comedy has been airing for so long.
Seasons 1-5 of What We Do in the Shadows is available to stream on Hulu.
4. Gen V (Prime Video)
Set in The Boys universe, Gen V is an action-packed delight to watch.
One of the main characters is Jordan Li (London Thor/Derek Luh), a bigender Asian American. They’re a superhero who uses they/them pronouns and have different superpowers depending on whether they’re male-presenting or female-presenting.
Featuring a genderqueer character as a superhero sends a powerful message that being a hero isn’t limited by gender. It also helps empower the LGBTQ+ community.
Gen V Season 2 is currently in production. It’ll be exciting to see how the story at Godolkin University continues to play out.
Season 1 of Gen V is available to stream on Prime Video.
5. Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Yellowjackets is a thrilling show that keeps viewers constantly on the edge of their seats. The show is focused mainly on women characters, and several main characters are queer.
Coach Ben Scott (Steven Kreuger) is canonically gay, and that is a central part of Season 1. He struggles with being closeted and dealing with his identity while looking out for the girls’ soccer team and surviving the wilderness.
Additionally, Taissa (Jasmin Savoy/Tawny Cypress) is a lesbian. The series highlights her relationship with her wife and previous relationship with Vanessa (Liv Hewson/Lauren Ambrose).
The show maintains a focus on LGBTQ+, all while skillfully blending genres like coming-of-age drama and horror.
Seasons 1 and 2 of Yellowjackets are available to stream on Paramount+ with Showtime.
6. Interview with the Vampire (AMC+)
Interview with the Vampire is a fresh take on the classic novel and Immortal Universe franchise created by Anne Rice.
Even though the story has always had queer themes, the show finally addresses them. Lestat (Sam Reid) and Louis (Jacob Anderson) have a turbulent romance.
While many shows often portray LGBTQ+ romances as perfect, Lestat and Louis’s relationship’s inherent messiness makes for great drama. It also helps demonstrate that queer people aren’t perfect, but that doesn’t mean they are any less important.
Season 2 is currently releasing weekly episodes, so now is the perfect time to catch up on the show!
Seasons 1 and 2 of Interview with the Vampire are available to stream on AMC+.
7. Good Omens (Prime Video)
Based on the book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Good Omens is a great fantasy show. The story follows the love story between Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant).
Of course, the central romance is queer, but LGBTQ+ representation is embedded in other parts of the show too. For example, several characters, such as Beezlebub (Shelley Conn) and Muriel (Quenlin Sepulveda), use they/them pronouns.
In season 2, Maggie (Maggie Service) and Nina (Nina Sosanya) have a lesbian romance. While they don’t necessarily get together by the end of the season, their relationship demonstrates that queer love presents itself in all different shapes and forms.
The show has been renewed for a third and final season. Hopefully, this widely-beloved show will receive the satisfying end that it deserves.
Good Omens Season 1 and 2 are available to stream on Prime Video.
8. The Sandman (Netflix)
The Sandman is yet another Neil Gaiman property that features LGBTQ+ characters.
One of the main queer characters is the Corinthian (Boyd Holbrook), who is gay. However, he is evil and a serial killer. Even though he is a villain, the show avoids playing into the trope that LGBTQ+ characters are inherently evil.
Another great character is Desire (Mason Alexander Park), who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. They are one of the Endless, and while they are portrayed as an antagonist, they’re also a very sympathetic character as their conflict with Dream (Tom Sturridge) stems from an interfamily dispute.
Season 1 of The Sandman is available to stream on Netflix, and you can read our review here.
9. We Are Lady Parts (Peacock)
Like Yellowjackets, We Are Lady Parts is a female-centered show highlighting LGBTQ+ stories.
Ayesha (Juliette Motamed) is the band’s drummer. In season 1, her storyline involves a romance with a girl who breaks her heart. Luckily, her friends comfort her, and she realizes the importance of having them as a support system.
Ayesha also has a fear of being outed, as she’s afraid of facing stigma from people within her ethnic community. Her story shows the importance of acceptance for queer characters of color.
She gets even more moments to shine in Season 2 of the show as she uses music to express herself.
Season 1 and 2 of We Are Lady Parts are available to stream on Peacock.
10. Hacks (Max)
Hacks is a hilarious and dramatic show that highlights LGBTQ+ characters.
Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a main character of the show, is bisexual. Her turbulent romance with Ruby (Lorenza Izzo) and flings with other women and men are all part of her messy life.
Multiple side characters are queer as well. For example, Kiki is portrayed by queer and nonbinary actress Poppy Liu. Also, Marcus (Carl Clemons-Hopkins) and Damien (Mark Indelicato) are queer supporting characters who often make appearances.
The comedy series has gained widespread recognition and earned Emmy nominations. Season 3 has been a hit with fans, and hopefully, Max will renew it for another season.
Hacks Seasons 1-3 are streaming on Max.
11. Loot (Apple TV+)
Another humorous show to tune into for queer representation is Loot.
Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) is Molly’s (Maya Rudolph) personal assistant and close friend. He often struggles with what it means to be both gay and Asian American. However, he’s also a fun character who keeps his friends in check.
Sofia is played by MJ Rodriguez, who previously starred in Pose. She is a trans woman and an influential figure who keeps the nonprofit organization running. But Sofia also has a vulnerable, caring side that she shows to the people she wants to let into her life.
The comedy lets Nicholas and Sofia shine and never loses sight of the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ representation.
Season 2 recently finished releasing weekly episodes. Hopefully, the show gets renewed, and we will see more antics from Molly and her friends.
Seasons 1 and 2 of Loot are available to stream on Apple TV+.
12. The Last of Us (Max)
The Last of Us is often celebrated as a great video game adaptation. It is also a show that includes LGBTQ+ stories.
One of Season 1’s most popular episodes is The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 3, “Long Long Time.” The episode follows Frank (Murray Bartlett) and Bill (Nick Offerman), two men who survive the outbreak and end up living together. They fall in love, and the episode details their tragic but beautiful story.
Another great episode is The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 7, “Left Behind.” The episode details Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) relationship with Riley (Storm Reid) through a night spent at an abandoned mall. They share a kiss, but Riley ultimately meets a heartbreaking end when she dies from an infectious bite.
Season 2 of the show is highly anticipated as Ellie’s queer identity will be explored further with the introduction of her love interest, Dina.
Season 1 of The Last of Us is available to stream on Max.
13. Mythic Quest (Apple TV+)
Mythic Quest is an underrated sitcom that features a queer couple in its core cast.
Throughout Season 1, Dana (Imani Hakim) and Rachel (Ashly Burch) have a will-they-won’t-they storyline full of steamy tension. In Season 2, they finally get together, though not without facing some struggles, such as Rachel’s uncertainty about her career.
In Season 3, Dana and Rachel can be their own people outside their relationship. This growth is great because it demonstrates that queer people are so much more than their romantic relationships, even though those are important too.
Fans are excited to see how their relationship further changes in the show’s upcoming fourth season.
Seasons 1-3 of Mythic Quest is streaming on Apple TV+.
14. Peacemaker (Max)
Peacemaker is one of many DC shows that has LGBTQ+ representation.
Leota (Danielle) is one of the most rational characters in the show. She has sweet moments with her wife that serve as a break from the constant chaos in the show.
Furthermore, Peacemaker (John Cena) himself is bisexual. This is part of the conflict between him and his father. Even though it can be challenging to watch, it’s important that the superhero dramedy shows that not all families are supporting of queer people.
However, Peacemaker finds solace in his found family, who support him no matter what.
With Season 2 beginning production, the upcoming episodes will undoubtedly continue to develop these incredible characters.
Peacemaker Season 1 is available to stream on Max.
15. XO Kitty (Netflix)
XO, Kitty is a light-hearted teen series that features tons of young queer characters.
Take Q (Anthony Kevyan), Kitty’s friend, who has a male romantic interest, Florian (Théo Augier Bonaventure). They have an adorable storyline of falling in love throughout the season.
Leading lady, Kitty (Anna Cathcart) has a female love interest: Yuri (Gia Kim) and even though Yuri is in a relationship with Juliana (Regan Aliyah), Kitty falls for Yuri.
In Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before book series, Kitty is bisexual. However, in the spin-off series, her sexuality is unlabeled, which allows the show to demonstrate that labels aren’t necessarily needed to capture queer love.
Netflix renewed the show for a second season. Viewers will surely be excited to see how Kitty’s story plays out!
Season 1 of XO, Kitty is available to stream on Netflix.
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That’s it for our list of currently streaming LGBTQ+ shows to watch! Are there any shows on this list you’re planning to check out? Let us know in the comments below!
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