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The 35 Best Diverse TV Shows of All Time
Fellow Travelers ()
In this heart-wrenching Showtime miniseries, Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer play two Capitol Hill men caught in the horrors of McCarthyism, falling in devote despite a political atmosphere that is trying to crucify all its homosexual members. The exhibit charts their partnership over the next three decades, all the way up to the AIDS crisis, with a beautiful, poignant story that echoes with political issues we’re still seeing to this day. Just be sure to have a box of tissues sitting nearby.
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Hacks (–present)
In Hacks, viewers obey a veteran comedian named Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who realizes her career has been stuck in autopilot when she meets a struggling young author named Ava (Hannah Einbinder), who inspires her with a renewed sense of creativity and control. Through their bond, we see the struggle of generations trying to absorb from one another and, notably, how Ava’s bisexuality opens Deborah’s eyes to past prejudices.
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TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and Leads
Last updated: July 17,
Characters on television are more diverse than ever, and there's been a notable rise in the number of male lover, lesbian, bisexual, and trans characters, reality stars, and talk show hosts. Series that feature diverse characters (Glee, The Fosters) as well as real-life inspirations and LGBTQ+ icons such as Laverne Cox and RuPaul continue to pave the way for even more representation on television. From the hilarious shenanigans on Modern Family to Ellen DeGeneres reminding viewers to "be kind to one another," these must-see TV shows (and stars) celebrate diversity and point out the LGBTQ+ community in positive, relatable ways. For more great LGBTQ+ stories, check out our lists of books and movies with LGBTQ+ characters.
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TV has been instrumental in the Queer rights movement and in modifying attitudes towards the community. It has also, perhaps most importantly, been a platform to inform stories that have made same-sex attracted, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and more people feel less alone in the world – to know there is a big and varied community to which they belong. One pioneering show at a time, groundbreaking character by groundbreaking character, TV and streaming series have given the world an insight into the LGBTQ+ experience, and provided LGBTQ+ people with reflections of their own lives – stories to laugh along with, to cry with, and to determine with. In this list of LGBTQ+ TV shows, we feature shows that have broken earth, enlightened, and entertained.
We&#;ve arranged the list into four categories: shows that were big TV firsts, or featured TV firsts; shows that center on LGTBQ characters or experience
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