Top 5 lgbtq+ movies/tv shows
I have to admit that I haven't seen a lot of LGBT movies. The only thing I've seen is Love, Simon lol. So this is going to be mostly TV shows. I'm gonna be ranking them based on how much I personally enjoy them, not necessarily how quality the representation is. (For instance, I obviously think Black Sails has better LGBT rep than Killing Eve. But I like Killing Eve better as a show overall).
I've always wanted a show that features a gay dynamic between two women as the main relationship and this show delivers in a very unique way lol. Both Eve and Villanelle are developed and fascinating characters and their dynamic is equally as interesting and captivating. It's truly such a fun show. The toxic wlw representation that I deserve.
If someone asked me to rec a show based purely on gay rep, this one would probably be it. Five canon lesbian/gay/bi characters. Four of which are mains. (One of them being the MAIN main character). On a PIRATE show. And while the characters aren't at all reduced to their sexuality, some of the arcs they go on has their sexuality play a part in their arcs in such a beautiful and organic way. (Especially Anne). I don't think it's flawless like some people say, but it has some truly great stuff and deserves more recognition.
This show is hella problematic tbh. But the main relationship is between a black wlw and a trans wlw. And they truly are the mains. They get the most screentime and interaction with each other. (I REALLY hope it stays that way in S2). And while the relationship has a a lot of issues, the actresses have great chemistry with each other and are portraying something truly beautiful imo. I have hope for Rue and Jules.
I know some people shit on this movie now but I still love it lol. It was fun and lighthearted. And a lot of Simon's thought processes and experiences with coming to terms with his sexuality were REALLY relatable to me. You can tell that this movie was directed by a gay man. I haven't read the book it's based on and from what I've heard about the author, I don't think I ever will. But as a movie alone I find it very enjoyable.
I stopped watching this show because I got tired of Br*llie. (I did hear that it wasn't endgame though so maybe I'll catch up eventually lol). But in the early seasons, I think it has a lot to offer. We have Stef and Lena, an interracial lesbian couple who are very loving. We see them adopt and parent kids. And Jude is probably the only character I've seen realize he was gay at a really young age and I think that kind of rep is important because too many people act like kids are "too young" to know they're gay and that gayness is strictly an adult thing. I wish the stuff that irritated me about it didn't exist because it truly had a lot going for it as a show lol.
Honorable mention to Booksmart. I don't really classify it as an LGBT movie but I love that it depicted a loving friendship between a lesbian and a straight girl.
LGBT shows/movies I haven't watched yet but want to: Sex Education, Rafiki, Gentleman Jack, Moonlight, Tell it to the Beas, Siren, Killjoys
(I'm also always open to hear recs)
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