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Queer TV Gems You Need to Watch 🌈
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items I enjoy discovering meaningful stories and helping others find shows that represent different experiences. I understand that good representation is about more than just having queer characters—it’s about authentic storytelling, emotional connections,...
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Horror
For the spooky enjoyers!
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A good psychological thriller about a group of survivors with complex relationships and secrets. It includes compelling queer characters and explores identity, trauma, and loyalty. I personally love JackieShauna.
Yellowjackets (TV Series 2021– )
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I love a good post-apocalyptic drama. It’s great for emotional storytelling and memorable queer characters. It explores love, survival, and human connection.
Watch The Last of Us
Comedy
When you want a laugh, these are the ones you want to watch!
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A good one if you want love, addiction, and personal growth. It’s amazing for its honest look at relationships and queer identity.
Feel Good (TV Series 2020–2021)
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A great comedy about a wealthy family starting over in a small town. It’s especially good for its positive, casual portrayal of pansexuality and its focus on love without unnecessary stigma. I love to rewatch this one!
Schitt's Creek (TV Series 2015–2020)
Fantasy
Personally, I love anything with vampires!
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A gothic drama exploring intense relationships, immortality, and complicated love. It’s praised for its queer themes, atmosphere, and rich character development. I love an oldie but a goodie.
Watch Interview with the Vampire
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An animated fantasy series featuring queer characters, magic, and adventure. I praise it for its creativity, representation, and themes of acceptance and being yourself. This would’ve been mind blowing when I was younger.
The Owl House (TV Series 2020–2023)
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A queer pirate comedy inspired by the real-life figure Stede Bonnet. It’s great for its humor, found family, and open-hearted exploration of love and identity. I think pirates are so interesting!
Our Flag Means Death (TV Series 2022–2023)
Coming of age
If you’re a teenager, these are perfect for you, in my opinion!
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A sweet coming-of-age series about friendship, first love, and self-discovery. I loved it for its wholesome portrayal of queer relationships, supportive friendships, and emotional storytelling. I think Charlie is so sweet!
Heartstopper (TV Series 2022–2024)
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A coming-of-age comedy-drama that explores relationships, identity, and sexuality through a diverse group of characters. I really appreciate its honesty, humor, and inclusive storytelling. If you’re not into sex scenes though, skip this! Or, you can ...
Watch Sex Education
Drama
I like these when my comfort shows are too comforting lol!
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A romantic drama following a Swedish prince who falls for a classmate at a boarding school. I love it for its emotional depth, realistic struggles with identity, and heartfelt romance. It breaks my heart sometimes, but in a good way.
Watch Young Royals
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A historical drama about women joining a professional baseball league during World War II. I enjoy it for its queer representation, strong friendships, and emotional storytelling. And I love Madonna and tom hanks!
A League of Their Own (1992)
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A groundbreaking drama centered around a group of queer women in Los Angeles. It’s known for its influence on LGBTQ+ television and its focus on relationships and community. This is probably one of my first lesbian shows I watched. After Orange Is Th...
The L Word (TV Series 2004–2009)
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A powerful drama set in New York’s ballroom scene in the 1980s and 1990s. It’s nice for its representation of queer and trans communities, chosen family, and resilience. I think this one is just so inspiring. It’s really beautiful to me.
Pose (TV Series 2018–2021)