20 Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows for Pride Month 2025

Streaming queues are endless, but finding a series that celebrates queer joy, captures heartfelt struggles, and delivers binge-worthy storytelling? That’s pure gold. Whether you crave ballroom brilliance, swoony high-school crushes, pirate puns, or hard-hitting history lessons, today’s LGBTQ+ television landscape has something fabulous for every mood and genre—drama, comedy, romance, sci-fi, documentary, even animated wizardry. Think of this list as your rainbow-stamped passport into worlds where representation isn’t a trend; it’s the main event.

So grab your coziest blanket (or feather boa—no judgment), text the group chat, and get ready to meet trans trailblazers, pansexual misfits, drag icons, and star-crossed teens who’ll have you grinning one minute and ugly-crying the next.

We’ve rounded up twenty shows—classic pioneers and fresh fan favorites alike—complete with where to watch, IMDb scores, genres, and spoiler-free reasons they’re worth your precious screen time.

Queue them up, press play, and let the binge-fest begin: love, laughs, and liberation guaranteed.

1. Heartstopper (2022)

• Watch on: Netflix
• IMDb: 8.7/10
• Genre: Teen romance / coming-of-age drama

Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, Heartstopper follows shy Charlie and rugby star Nick as their friendship blossoms into first love. Its gentle tone, adorable animation flourishes, and intersectional cast (including trans, ace, and aro characters) give queer teens the soft, affirming representation many adults never had growing up.

2. Pose (2018 – 2021)

• Watch on: FX on Hulu / Disney+ Star
• IMDb: 8.6/10
• Genre: Drama

Set against New York’s 1980s ballroom scene and the AIDS crisis, Pose boasts TV’s largest trans ensemble cast. It celebrates chosen family, vogue culture, and the resilience of Black and Latinx queer communities with equal parts glitter and gut-punch emotion.

3. Schitt’s Creek (2015 – 2020)

• Watch on: Netflix, Hulu (U.S.)
• IMDb: 8.5/10
• Genre: Comedy

This fish-out-of-water sitcom offers a rare, prejudice-free depiction of pansexual lead David Rose and his romance with Patrick. Warm humor, big character arcs, and a record-breaking Emmy sweep make it perfect comfort viewing.

4. Sense8 (2015 – 2018)

• Watch on: Netflix
• IMDb: 8.2/10
• Genre: Sci-fi drama

Eight strangers across the globe become psychically linked in this boundary-breaking series from the Wachowski sisters. Featuring a trans heroine, gay love stories, and polyamorous joy, it couples high-concept action with a heartfelt ode to chosen family.

5. Queer as Folk (US, 2000 – 2005)

• Watch on: Peacock
• IMDb: 8.2/10
• Genre: Drama

Unflinching and unapologetic, this early-2000s classic dives into club life, friendships, and HIV activism among Pittsburgh’s gay community. Its frank approach to sex and politics paved the way for modern queer drama.

6. Will & Grace (1998 – 2006; revival 2017 – 2020)

• Watch on: Peacock
• IMDb: 7.3/10
• Genre: Sitcom

One of prime-time’s first hit shows built around openly gay characters, the series used quick wit and New York real-estate antics to normalize queer friendship for mainstream audiences—and its revival updated the humor for a new era.

7. RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009)

• Watch on: Paramount+, WOW Presents Plus
• IMDb: 8.5/10
• Genre: Reality competition

From death-drop lip-syncs to heartfelt work-room chats, this show catapulted drag culture into the pop mainstream. It’s a crash course in queer history, artistry, and resilience—one sequin at a time.

8. Orange Is the New Black (2013 – 2019)

• Watch on: Netflix
• IMDb: 8.1/10
• Genre: Comedy-drama

Set in a women’s federal prison, the series spotlights a spectrum of queer identities—most notably trans inmate Sophia, played by Emmy-nominated Laverne Cox—while blending sharp satire with social commentary on justice and race.

9. Our Flag Means Death (2022 – 2024)

• Watch on: Max (formerly HBO Max)
• IMDb: 8.4/10
• Genre: Historical comedy

Part swashbuckling romp, part queer rom-com, it reimagines real-life pirates Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard as tender (and hilarious) soulmates. The wider crew’s near-ensemble queerness makes every episode a treasure.

10. It’s a Sin (2021)

• Watch on: Max | Channel 4 (UK)
• IMDb: 8.7/10
• Genre: Drama miniseries

Russell T Davies captures the euphoria and tragedy of 1980s London as HIV emerges. Expect laughter, tears, and a searing reminder of both loss and community activism.

11. The L Word (2004 – 2009)

• Watch on: Showtime / Paramount+ with Showtime
• IMDb: 7.6/10
• Genre: Drama

Following a circle of lesbian and bisexual friends in Los Angeles, The L Word broke ground by centering queer women’s sex lives, friendships, and careers—later spawning the sequel Generation Q.

12. Transparent (2014 – 2019)

• Watch on: Prime Video
• IMDb: 7.8/10
• Genre: Comedy-drama

The Pfefferman family is upended when parent Maura comes out as trans in her 70s. Blending Jewish heritage, LA art-scene quirks, and tender exploration of gender, it helped mainstream audiences grasp trans experiences.

13. Sex Education (2019 – 2024)

• Watch on: Netflix
• IMDb: 8.4/10
• Genre: Comedy-drama

At Moordale Secondary, awkward teens of every orientation navigate love, identity, and, yes, sex. Witty writing, a proudly queer ensemble, and candid discussions of desire make it both hilarious and educational.

14. Gentleman Jack (2019 – 2022)

• Watch on: Max | BBC iPlayer
• IMDb: 8.2/10
• Genre: Period drama

Set in 1830s Yorkshire and based on the real diaries of landowner Anne Lister, the series chronicles her romance with Ann Walker and her unapologetic defiance of gender norms—earning its lead the nickname “the first modern lesbian.”

15. The Owl House (2020 – 2023)

• Watch on: Disney+
• IMDb: 8.5/10
• Genre: Animated fantasy

Disney’s first show with a bisexual protagonist (Luz) and a non-binary major character (Raine) blends magical-school hijinks with heartfelt LGBTQ+ representation—proving cartoons can be both whimsical and woke.

16. Pride (2021)

• Watch on: FX on Hulu
• IMDb: 8.3/10
• Genre: Documentary series

Each episode tackles a different decade of U.S. queer activism—from the Lavender Scare to marriage equality—combining archival footage and first-person testimony for a stirring history lesson.

17. Visible: Out on Television (2020)

• Watch on: Apple TV+
• IMDb: 8.2/10
• Genre: Documentary series

This five-part deep dive maps 70 years of queer visibility on U.S. screens, featuring interviews with trailblazers like Ellen DeGeneres and Billy Porter. A perfect primer on how representation shapes reality.

18. Legendary (2020 – 2023)

• Watch on: Max
• IMDb: 8.2/10
• Genre: Reality competition

The glamour of ballroom culture hits the big stage as voguing “houses” battle for cash and crowns. It spotlights trans and non-binary dancers while educating newcomers on ballroom history and lingo.

19. Glee (2009 – 2015)

• Watch on: Hulu, Disney+
• IMDb: 6.8/10
• Genre: Musical comedy-drama

Campy mash-ups and heartfelt storylines made this show a millennial staple. It introduced millions to queer teen characters Kurt and Blaine—and later, groundbreaking trans and non-binary roles—under a shower of show-choir glitter.

20. Euphoria (2019)

• Watch on: Max
• IMDb: 8.4/10
• Genre: Teen drama

Gritty yet visually striking, Euphoria follows troubled high-schoolers wrestling with addiction, identity, and trauma. Zendaya’s Emmy-winning turn and Hunter Schafer’s nuanced portrayal of trans teen Jules anchor its raw honesty.

Whether you’re seeking heart-fluttering romance, historical insight, or drag ball theatrics, these shows demonstrate the richness of LGBTQ+ storytelling. Queue one up, share with friends, and remember: every view signals to networks that diverse voices matter—on-screen and off. Happy watching!