The Best Newer TV Shows With Gay Characters
As LGBT representation continues to be on the rise in media, many new television series feature prominent lesbian, gay, or bisexual characters. In the past few years, tons of successful shows have emerged that feature non-heterosexual characters. Whether side characters or part of the core cast, you can vote on some of the best new shows with gay characters on the list below.
What are the best new shows with gay characters? Teen LGBTQ+ shows like Euphoria features the breakout characters Rue and Jules, who take the viewers on a journey through their experiences with drugs, relationships, and identity discovery. Love, Victor gives us a wholesome spinoff of Love, Simon with even more gay leads. Genera+ion features several gay characters, including Chester, Nathan, and Greta. Other good current shows with gay characters include Batwoman, I Am Not Okay With This, and Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.
Which current TV shows with gay characters deserves the top spot on this list? Help us decide by voting up the shows they're on. And if you want even fresher stories of LGBTQ+ characters, check out the list of Curernt TV Shows With Gay Characters.
- Kit Connor, Corinna Brown, Rhea Norwood
- Premiered: April 22, 2022
- Genres: Drama,Romance
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more. - Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Emma Mackey
- Premiered: January 11, 2019
- Genres: Comedy,Drama
Inexperienced Otis and rebellious Maeve set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school. - Zendaya, Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud
- Premiered: June 16, 2019
- Genres: Drama
Jules Vaughn
Katerine "Kat" Hernandez
- Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel
- Premiered: June 17, 2020
- Genres: Drama
Victor Salazar
Benji Campbell
Simon Spier
Teenager Victor adjusts to a new school and struggles with his sexual orientation. - Arón Piper, Miguel Bernardeau, Ester Expósito
- Premiered: October 5, 2018
- Genres: Crime,Drama,Thriller
Ander Muñoz
Omar Shanaa
Leopoldo "Polo" Benavent Villada
The clash between working-class teens and wealthy students at a private school leads to murder. - Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein
- Premiered: January 19, 2020
- Genres: Drama
Paul Strickland
Tyler Kennedy “TK” Strand
Carlos Reyes
A New York firefighter relocates to Austin with his son.