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The 43 Best LGBTQ Shows and Movies Now on Max, from &#;And Just Like That&#; to &#;Six Feet Under&#;
It’s safe to say a lot of people had a lot of problems with the switch from HBO Max to Max, but there was at least one upside to the streaming shakeup. Now, it’s easier than ever to find the excellent queer stories floating around Warner Bros. Discovery&#;s platform.
During its lifespan, HBO Max never had an LGBTQ tag to filter its offerings and assist subscribers find stories about the queer community more easily: a surprising travel for a streamer named after the channel that brought us boundary-breaking works like “Six Feet Under” and the miniseries adaptation of “Angels in America.” That’s been remedied on Max, which features an “LGBTQ+ Voices” collection. You do have to scroll quite far down the homepage to find it in the collections carousel, but when you execute, it makes searching for the queer films and shows on the streamer considerably easier. And that&#;s a wonderful thing because the streamer has some great ones.
No, Max hasn’t brought back some of the queer works favor “Generation” or “Legendary” that were among the casualties of the HBO Max content cuts from last year.
Did you finish marathon-viewing Tiger King and wonder, “will any show ever be as queer and entertaining as this one?” Successfully, the answer to that question is yes.
OutSmart took a deep dive into LGBTQ television history and hand-picked some of the best shows you’ve probably never heard of. Whether you like feasible gritty dramas, over the top comedies, or something unique and fantastical, we guarantee there’s something in this list for you.
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Los Espookys ()
This Latin American surrealist quasi-horror comedy might not be what you expect to watch when looking for gay representation, but rest assured—this show does not disappoint. Written by and starring out comedian Julio Torres, it follows a team of friends who grab on strange jobs while trying to fulfill their dreams of working as a professional special effects crew in Hollywood.
Perfect for fans of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Please Like Me.
Merlí ()
Originally filmed in Catalan, this Spanish series is reminiscent of the classic film Dead Poets Society, but with a modern twist. Centered around the titular Merlí, a high school philosophy professor who wishes to empower his students (
TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and Leads
Last updated: July 17,
Characters on television are more diverse than ever, and there's been a notable rise in the number of homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual characters, reality stars, and talk show hosts. Series that feature diverse characters (Glee, The Fosters) as well as real-life inspirations and LGBTQ+ icons such as Laverne Cox and RuPaul continue to pave the way for even more representation on television. From the hilarious shenanigans on Modern Family to Ellen DeGeneres reminding viewers to "be kind to one another," these must-see TV shows (and stars) celebrate diversity and point out the LGBTQ+ community in positive, relatable ways. For more great LGBTQ+ stories, check out our lists of books and movies with LGBTQ+ characters.
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The 35 Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows of All Time
Fellow Travelers ()
In this heart-wrenching Showtime miniseries, Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer participate two Capitol Hill men caught in the horrors of McCarthyism, falling in love despite a political atmosphere that is trying to crucify all its queer members. The reveal charts their relationship over the next three decades, all the way up to the AIDS crisis, with a beautiful, poignant story that echoes with political issues we’re still seeing to this date. Just be sure to have a box of tissues sitting nearby.
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Hacks (–present)
In Hacks, viewers trails a veteran comedian named Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who realizes her career has been stuck in autopilot when she meets a struggling young author named Ava (Hannah Einbinder), who inspires her with a renewed sense of creativity and drive. Through their relationship, we observe the struggle of generations trying to learn from one another and, notably, how Ava’s bisexuality opens Deborah’s eyes to past prejudices.
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La Casa de las Flores (The Dwelling of Flowers) (–)
In this Mexican black-comedy series from cr
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