TV SHOWS

A LGBTQ+ RESOURCE FOR THOSE IN THE CLOSET, THOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT OUT, AND FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO BECOME BETTER ALLIES.

MLM TV SHOWS

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"The Last of Us" is set in a post-apocalyptic United States and follows survivors Joel and Ellie as they journey westward across the country seeking a cure for a fungal plague that has decimated humanity. Episode 3 highlights a gay couple.

DRAMA / THRILLER

"Uncoupled" follows Michael, whose life seemed perfect until his long-time partner blindsided him after 17 years. Now, he must confront the nightmares of losing his soulmate and navigate life as a single gay man in his mid-40s.

COMEDY / DRAMA

"Queer as Folk" follows a group of friends in their twenties in New Orleans as they navigate love, drugs, sex, and life in the gay community after a shooting at a queer nightclub. They face challenges with addiction, grief, vulnerability, and relationships.

"Modern Family" is a mockumentary-style comedy-drama series that explores the lives of three suburban Los Angeles families: nuclear, blended, and same-sex, all linked by businessman Jay Pritchett and his children. The show provides a funny and candid take on family dynamics.

SITCOM

"Oz" is an acclaimed HBO drama series that offers a gritty, realistic portrayal of life within an experimental prison. It delves into the challenges and dynamics of inmates living behind bars.

DRAMA / THRILLER

"Dear White People" is a satirical dark comedy-drama film (2014) and Netflix series that delves into modern American race relations at an Ivy League college. It follows Black students as they navigate racial discrimination and other challenges.

COMEDY DRAMA

"Schitts Creek" is a sitcom about the wealthy Rose family, who lose their fortune to fraud and are forced to move to a small town they once bought as a joke. They settle into a run-down motel in Schitt's Creek, adjusting to their new life.

COMEDY

"Special" is a comedy-drama series on Netflix about a young gay man in his mid-20s with cerebral palsy. He decides to redefine himself beyond his disability, embarking on new experiences like his first job, dating, and living independently away from his overprotective mother.

COMEDY

"The Magicians" follows Quentin Coldwater at Brakebills University in New York, discovering the dangerous real magical world from his childhood books. His friend Julia seeks magic elsewhere. The series, airing from 2015 to 2020, includes many queer characters.

FANTASY

"Banana" is a 2015 British anthology series exploring LGBTQ+ life through eight stand-alone stories. Each episode delves into themes like unrequited love and family secrets, focusing on different characters.

COMEDY DRAMA

"Tales of the City" follows Mary Ann Singleton as she returns to San Francisco, reuniting with friends at a boarding house. Set in 1976's vibrant queer culture, it explores contemporary queer identity.

"Will & Grace" is an Emmy-winning sitcom about best friends Will Truman and Grace Adler navigating life in New York City. Along with their friends Karen Walker and Jack McFarland, they explore dating, marriage, and friendship, with comedic commentary on gay and Jewish culture.

SITCOM

"Six Feet Under" is an HBO comedy-drama series following the Fisher family, who operate a funeral home in Los Angeles. The show delves into themes of life, death, and the human condition, known for its dark tone and situational humor."

COMEDY DRAMA

"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is a Netflix comedy series (2015-2019) about Kimmy Schmidt adjusting to life in New York City after being rescued from a cult where she was held captive for 15 years. As she rebuilds her life, she strives for independence. The series features a gay character.

"Prisma" follows a group of teenagers from Latina, focusing on identical twins Andrea and Marco. The series explores themes such as gender fluidity, sexuality, bullying, self-harm, and drug dealing.

TEEN DRAMA

"Young Royals" follows Prince Wilhelm at Hillerska boarding school after a scandal, navigating a romance with openly gay student Simon. The series tackles themes like homophobia, classism, and oppression.

teen drama

"One of Us Is Lying" is a young adult fiction novel where five high school students enter detention, but only four come out alive. They become suspects in the murder of Simon Kelleher, who ran an online gossip group. The book explores themes of lies and gossip, keeping readers guessing until the end.

teen drama / mystery

"The Invisible Thread" is a Netflix comedy-drama following Leone, a teenage boy in Rome with two fathers. Their family is shaken when infidelity is revealed, while Leone discovers love with Anna and seeks his biological father through DNA tests.

comedy drama

"Smiley" is a 2022 gay Spanish romantic comedy on Netflix. Set in Barcelona, it follows bartender Álex and architect Bruno, who fall in love after a misdirected voicemail. The series explores their relationship and other connections in a chaotic world.

romantic drama

"Heartstopper" is a Netflix series following British teenagers Charlie and Nick at an all-boys school, where their friendship blossoms into romance. The show explores love, friendship, and LGBTQ+ relationships.

teen drama / romantic comedy