Queer-themed series gain popularity in colder months

As temperatures drop, viewers are increasingly turning to television for entertainment, with a range of queer-themed series now available on streaming platforms. These shows cover diverse themes, from sports and friendship to military life and personal identity, offering something for a wide audience.

Monster: The Story of Lizzie Borden explores historical relationships

Monster: The Story of Lizzie Borden, now on Netflix, revisits the infamous 1892 case of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of killing her father and stepmother. The series delves into a complex relationship between Lizzie and a maid, highlighting tensions within a strict, upper-class household.

Dang! showcases a Sino-American family's dynamics

Dang!, an animated sitcom on Netflix, follows a Sino-American family with both endearing and chaotic moments. The show features Andrew, a character who is openly gay and enjoys flirting, adding a layer of contemporary representation to the series.

Ted Lasso season 4 tackles sexism in football

Ted Lasso (season 4) on Apple TV+ continues the story of an American football coach now leading a women's team in England. The series addresses issues like sexism in sports and features a lesbian assistant coach, contributing to its broader exploration of personal and professional challenges.

Apollo Has Fallen follows a lesbian agent in a high-stakes mission

Apollo Has Fallen (season 2) on Canal+ follows Zara Taylor, a lesbian MI6 agent, as she returns to action in Libya. The series combines espionage with personal stakes, as Zara works alongside her partner to stop a biological attack by a Russian mercenary.

Adults continues with a queer love triangle

Adults (season 2) on Disney+ continues the story of a group of friends dealing with life's challenges. The show features a queer love triangle involving three characters, moving beyond typical tropes of the genre and focusing on emotional depth and personal growth.

Carrie revisits Stephen King's classic with modern themes

Carrie, a miniseries on Prime Video, revisits Stephen King’s first novel in a modern context. While not explicitly queer-themed, it touches on themes of bullying and social exclusion, which can resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences.

Dear You explores love and conflict in a Parisian palace

Dear You (season 2) on Prime Video continues the romantic struggles of Alma, a crisis manager in a Parisian palace. The series also delves into the love life of Alma’s colleague Theo, who faces complications with the return of an ex he is beginning to rekindle a relationship with.

Académie Minerva addresses homophobia in a military school

Académie Minerva on Netflix follows students at a prestigious Italian military school, where themes of rivalry and mystery unfold. One subplot involves a student's homosexuality and the homophobia present within the school’s environment, highlighting broader societal issues.

A Different World includes queer representation in a college setting

A Different World, a modern remake of a classic sitcom on Netflix, follows a young woman starting college. The series includes queer characters like Amir, an openly gay psychology student, who develops a complicated relationship with Jalen, the boyfriend of his best friend.