7 fantastic LGBTQ+ series on Hulu you won’t want to miss
After several years of emotional turmoil caused by a global pandemic, it’s easy to get excited about the things we missed. One of those is Pride. While we can’t attend parades all year long, we can celebrate by watching some of the best series with LGBTQ+ themes and representation.
Popular streaming serviceslike Hulu are leaning into LGBTQ+ themes and shows to appeal to a broader audience. So let’s download the app onyour favorite Android tabletand catch up on a few of our favorite LGBTQIA series.
The Bisexual
Upon realizing she is also attracted to men, Leila ends her stable, long-term relationship with her partner Sadie to explore her sexuality by dating men for a change. After splitting with Sadie, Leila becomes housemates with a very straight and somewhat socially awkward Gabe. The duo goes on to help each other. Gabe helps Leila as a wingman of sorts while Leila tries to help Gabe decipher a confusing relationship he may or may not be having with a student at the university where he teaches.
The Bisexual is an honest look at relationships, love, loss, and sexual exploration that tends towards dry humor to lighten up what could otherwise be very heavy topics. The first season ofThe Bisexualis available on Hulu, and there will not be a second season.
Happy Endings
Happy Endingsis a comedy that explores the social and emotional fallout resulting from a breakup between two of its core members. The show isn’t particularly deep. Still, it explores loss, friendship, family, and growth. One of the core cast, Max Blum (Adam Pally), is a young gay man who breaks almost every stereotype found in modern media by being a brash and sarcastic man’s man, often in stark contrast to his better-groomed and straight cohorts. Though Max’s atypical portrayal is often played for laughs, it is still refreshing to see a gay man portrayed as something other than a flamboyant gossip on mainstream TV.
Described by Vox’s Tanya Palas “a traditional sitcom hopped up on illegal Mexican cough syrup,“Happy Endingsis a great weekend binge. You can watch all three seasons ofHappy Endingson Hulu.
Steven Universe
Steven Universeis an animated sci-fi series about a young boy born to a human father and a mother from a species called the Crystal Gems, individuals who have sworn to use their super-human abilities to protect planet Earth. The animated series follows Steven as he grows in his late childhood, discovering and mastering his abilities while learning what it means to be part of the Crystal Gems.
Steven Universeis very much aimed at children. However, it has amassed quite a large fan base due to its inclusion of queer themes, like same-sex relationships and gender identity, and also because of how the show handles topics like consent, relationships, love, and trauma. There are seven seasons ofSteven Universe on Hulufor you to indulge in.
Love, Victor
Love, Victoris a spinoff ofLove, Simon,the first major Hollywood rom-com film to focus on gay teenage relationships. The Hulu series is a teen coming-of-age drama about family, self-discovery, identity, and fitting in. Victor Salazar (Michael Cimino) is a teenage boy from a half-Puerto Rican, half-Colombian-American family living in Atlanta. Victor simultaneously wrestles with his sexual orientation, struggles at home, and adapting to life at his new school.
Love, Victorreceived high praisefor its realistic portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and the real struggles they face with family, religion, and social acceptance. The first two seasons ofLove, Victorare streaming on Hulu now. The third and final season premieres on June 15.
Motherland: Fort Salem
Motherland: Fort Salemis a supernatural drama that asks, “What if witches were real?” and, “What if those witches survived the Salem witch trials in the 1690s?” The series follows Raelle Collar (Taylor Hickson), a young gay witch conscripted into the United States Army. Throughout the series, Raelle grapples with her identity and acceptance from her peers as a result of her father’s human heritage.
The colorful gay characters inMotherland: Fort Salemfeature a strong female cast, and aside from the interpersonal drama and the violent backdrop of war, the series sees these characters deal with loss, trauma, love, and growth. There are two seasons ofMotherland: Fort Salemon Hulu for you to enjoy.
Please Like Me
Please Like MeisJosh Thomas’s brilliant indie dramedy series. In it, a young man named Josh realizes he is gay after his first adult girlfriend and best friend dumps him because she suspects he is gay.Please Like Meuses humor and drama to tactfully address topics like sexuality, homophobia, suicide, and regret in a very honest way. You can watch all four seasons ofPlease Like Meon Hulu.
Poseis a groundbreaking seriesthat features the largest-ever transgender cast in returning roles, as well as the largest-ever recurring LGBTQ+ cast in a series.Poseshines a spotlight on New York’s African American and Latino ball culture and LGBTQ+ subculture in the 1980s and 1990s. In a time when it wasn’t uncommon for families to disown queer and non-binary relatives and children, these queer people flocked together and formed Houses as a sort of adopted family where they could care for one another.
Blanca is the mother of a newly formed house. She is determined to care for her chosen family of queer characters. Parts of the series are decidedly whimsical and fun. Still,Posedepicts more serious themes like sexuality, love, and family. It also carefully addresses darker issues like the AIDS pandemic and the dangers of sex work. You can catch all three seasons ofPoseon Hulu.
Celebrating representation
It’s refreshing to have representation and recognition of these themes and characters in LGBTQ shows and TV series, bringing diversity to an otherwise stale media landscape. In addition to Hulu,Netflix has an incredible selection of LGBTQ+ films.
Many ofthe best LGBTQ+ movies by queer filmmakersare on other streaming platforms like Peacock, Starz, Showtime, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Tubi, and HBO Max. You should have no problem finding shows that speak to the LGBTQ community, whether you’re from New York City, Chicago, or Los Angeles.
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