If you’ve already binged the new season of Heartstopper, you’re probably left wondering, “What do I do now???” Heartstopper is an amazing show that depicts queer fun and angsty teen romance. The series has been able to gain mainstream traction, something other queer shows often struggle to do. These less popular (but equally as good) LGBTQIA+ shows fall through the cracks, either forgotten or canceled.
If you’re looking to fill that Heartstopper-shaped hole in your heart, we highly suggest trying out some of these amazing queer tv shows that deserve way more hype!
5 Queer TV Shows You Need To Watch
Heartbreak High (2022-present)
A soft reboot of the 1994 television show of the same name, Heartbreak High is a comedy drama that follows students and teachers of Hartley High as they navigate high school, racial tensions in Australia, and romance.
Smiley (2022)
Smiley is a Spanish romantic comedy television series that follows the budding romance between bartender Álex and architect Bruno after a mistakenly sent voicemail.
First Kill (2022)
Based on a short story of the same name by V.E. Schwab, First Kill is a supernatural teen drama that follows teenage girls Juliette and Calliope who are each burdened with family traditions and responsibilities. Juliette, a vampire, must find her first human to feed on, and Calliope, a monster hunter, must kill her first monster. When the two become romantically involved, things get messy.
Feel Good (2020-2021)
Feel Good is a comedy drama series that follows Mae, a comedian and recovering drug addict, and Georgina or “George”, a secondary school English teacher as they try to navigate their romantic relationship.
It’s A Sin (2021)
It’s a Sin is a drama mini-series that follows a group of friends living in London between 1981 and 1991. As they are learning to survive in the real world, the United Kingdom’s HIV/AIDS crisis begins. Determined to not be controlled by the HIV/AIDS panic, the group decides to live life to the fullest.
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