Gays name their favorite TV shows with gay characters & their choices may surprise you
Netflix-and-chilling is better than the metaphorical act — at least when onscreen gay representation is involved.“F*ck sex, what’s your favorite show with gay characters?” that user wrote in a November 1 in the r/gay subreddit.The OP included a photo of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a vote that was seconded, third-ed, and fourth-ed in the comments.
But Redditors had many other nominations, too. Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.Here’s a selection, with relationship spoilers ahead.“Raymond Holt and Kevin are my favorite couple of all time.”“[It’s] one show with gay characters that always makes me feel comfortable and happy.”“Brooklyn Nine-Nine is pretty much my favorite show of all time, and Andre Braugher was brilliant as a stoic non-stereotypical gay man.”“Schitt’s Creek has one of the best gay romances in a show I’ve seen.”“Aww, yeah, David and Patrick are such a cute couple.”“Connor and Oliver are the best gay couple in a TV show I’ve watched.”“Very good show.”“I recently got into 9-1-1 and Lone Star, and I am obsessed with TK and Carlos.”“Incredible show.
We were robbed of the full third season, and the gods will remember this insult.”“Hands down. No question.”“That show was amazing, and f*ck ABC for not giving it a real shot!”“Max Bloom. [Adam Pally] did a great job.
I am so attracted to him, too.”“It was some of the only representation there was in the late ’90s early ’00s.”“Steven Universe is my second favorite show ever.”“The Owl House is my favorite show right now.”Do you see yourself represented on TV?“Shameless just ’cause of Mickey and Ian.”“It’s so toxic and abusive, but I love them so much.
