There’s no shortage of must-watch queer shows across streaming platforms today and what better time to binge them than during Pride Month? Instead of spotlighting the usual fan favorites like Heartstopper, Young Royals, or Euphoria, we’re diving into five lesser-known, under-the-radar gems that bring fresh, bold, and touching LGBTQIA+ stories to life.
From coming-of-age dramas to historical love stories, these series explore the full spectrum of queer identity with humor, heart, and courage. Here are five shows you can stream and binge this Pride Month:
1. Prisma
Italian drama Prisma explores the distinct and differing identities of identical twin teen brothers Marco and Andrea. Marco is shy and keeps to himself while Andrea is more outgoing and popular in their school. Andrea, however, keeps a secret— he has a hidden account where he posts pictures of himself in women’s clothing. The coming-of-age series deftly explores gender identity, fluidity and sexuality of teenagers today.
Streaming on Prime Video.
2. The Sex Lives of College Girls
Created by Mindy Kaling, this smart and snappy series is more than its cheeky title suggests. It centers on four college roommates, two of whom explore queer identities. Leighton (Renée Rapp), a wealthy, closeted lesbian, grapples with self-acceptance, while Bela (Amrit Kaur), a comedy writer from a traditional Indian American family, discovers her bisexuality. It’s sharp, heartfelt, and hilariously relatable.
Streaming on Max.
3. A League of their Own
This 2022 American series is a reimagining of the beloved 1992 film of the same name that starred Tom Hanks and Madonna and gave us the line “There’s no crying in baseball!” While it still follows the rise of a women’s baseball league during WWII, the series shifts the spotlight onto queer women, exploring relationships and identities the original only hinted at. It’s both nostalgic and refreshing, celebrating stories that were long left off the field.
Streaming on Prime Video.
4. The Secret of the River
This moving and heartfelt Mexican series is about two childhood friends, Erik and Manuel, who are bonded by trauma. When they reunite decades later, Manuel has transitioned into Sicaru, a transgender woman who now identifies as a “muxe”—a third gender recognized among the Zapotec people of Mexico. The story tenderly explores themes of Indigenous gender identity, challenging traditional societal norms through a lens of reconnection and healing.
Streaming on Netflix.
5. Gentleman Jack
Based on the real-life diaries of Anne Lister, this British period drama chronicles the life of a 19th-century landowner who defied expectations. Nicknamed “Gentleman Jack” for her masculine style and career choices, Anne lived openly as a lesbian in a deeply conservative society. The series focuses on Anne’s relationship with her future wife and how they handle the societal pressures of the time.
Streaming on Max.
After the parades and parties, settle in for some well-deserved screen time with these underappreciated LGBTQIA+ series. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry, or reflect, there’s definitely a show for you. Happy Pride Month!