Best gay series to watch

When Sense8 was canceled after just two revelatory seasons its fans were crushed, because never before or since has there been a show that speaks to the interconnectedness of humanity — across borders, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, you name it, lines — quite like this pseudo-super hero series from Lilly, Lana Wachowskiand J.

Michael Straczynski. Steven Universe is queer television at its finest. The rankings from 25 to 1 are based on impact, artistry, being a first of something, and general entertainment value. It has also, perhaps most importantly, been a platform to tell stories that have made gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and more people feel less alone in the world – to know there is a big and varied community to which they belong.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. These TV shows made history in the first 25 years of the 21st century! While the mystery and action were certainly compelling, that wasn't ultimately what made Sense8 so incredible — it was about characters, their dynamics, and what it communicated about a better vision of a world full of true empathy without compromise.

Sense8 is now streaming on Netflix. No wonder fans still dream of a reboot. LGBTQ+ representation has come a long way in television, with a growing list of shows to choose from. The series followed a group of strangers from across the globe who suddenly without reason or explanation become emotionally, psychologically, and famously, physically connected.

The watershed moment for TV came in when Ellen DeGeneres and her character on Ellen came out simultaneously, making her the first leading-out character played by an out performer. We hope this list brings back memories of when you first saw these shows.

Oh, Steven Universe. One pioneering show at a time. Every month is a great month to watch LGBTQ movies and TV series. Law, and Friends with TV's first lesbian wedding. Here, we round up the 35 best. These "sensates" could connect with one another and borrow each other's abilities, making them a formidable team.

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12 Best LGBTQ TV

Delight in over 30 captivating shows, each shedding light on diverse identities, celebrating self-expression and resonating with. But also, let's be honest the show was also incredibly sexy and did not shy away from presenting queer sex. TV has been instrumental in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and in changing attitudes towards the community.

Of course, any list is subjective, and we welcome your thoughts on the best of the past 25 years. Sugar even wrote much of the lyrics and music for the show, which often included musical numbers in the later seasons.

For this year’s Pride Month, we compiled a list of the most important LGBTQ shows created for television. Laverne Cox made history as the first trans person nominated for an Emmy, and trans people became central to the storytelling in shows like Transparent and Pose.

The show ran from to with an epilogue limited series that ran from until Steven shuns toxic masculinity, embraces femininity, and learns to be more and more empathetic. At the turn of the millennium, series like Queer as Folk and The L Word depicted whole friend groups of queer people on our TV screens for the first time.

Navigate an engaging, expansive realm of on-screen representation with a deep dive into a rich trove of current entertainment offerings featuring LGBTQ+ characters. There are also aliens, spaceships, and amazing scenery art. Specifically what that could mean in terms of a better future for queer and marginalized people.

The series follows the ups and downs of Grace (Debra Messing) and her gay best friend Will (Erick McCormack) as they navigate love and dating in New York City.