5 LGBTQ+ Shows to Watch on Netflix this Pride Month (2025)

It’s June, so you know what that means—it’s Pride Month! A time of celebration, reflection, and, most importantly, visibility and inclusivity.

For many LGBTQ+ viewers, seeing queer representation on television is uplifting and refreshing. From groundbreaking shows that challenge stereotypes to heartwarming portrayals of love and acceptance, television has become a way of fostering understanding and celebrating the richness of queer identities. Although it wasn’t always this way, queer representation in the media has come a long way.

Below, I delve into 5 Pride representations available on Netflix, including one reality show and one anime offering a diverse range of narratives and characters that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds, regardless of where they fall on the sexuality or gender spectrum.

Happy Pride!

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The Ultimatum: Queer Love

There’s one thing about me: I love a good reality TV show, and The Ultimatum: Queer Love fits the bill perfectly! It’s incredibly captivating and absolutely binge-worthy. The show centres on queer couples who have given each other an ultimatum: one partner wants to get married, while the other is unsure.

Each couple splits up and begins dating other participants to test the strength of their original relationship and decide if they’re ready for marriage. After an initial week apart, they move in with their new partner for three weeks of a “trial marriage.”

In the end, they return to their original partners to decide whether to leave the show engaged, single, or with a new love. The drama, romance, and chaos are the icing on the cake. A definite Must-Watch!

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Kakegurui

If you need an LGBTQ+ anime, Kakegurui is a good pick. It is adapted from the manga with the same title. It consists of two seasons that revolve around Yumeko Jabami, a compulsive gambler addicted to the thrill of gambling, set in a high school for the elites called Hyakkaou Private Academy. To establish their standing and order inside the academy, students compete against one another in high-stakes gambling games, but if I am being honest, to say the stakes are high would be an understatement.

This anime features lesbian characters like Mary Saotome, Kirari Momobami, and Sayaka Igarashi and gender-fluid characters like Rei Batsubami among its diverse cast, exploring themes of gambling, power dynamics, and personal identity. It has an intense storyline, and there are characters to ship together, like Kirari and Sayaka. I will tell you that this show is a wild ride full of even wilder characters.

Reflecting the diversity and fluidity of sexuality and gender expression, this anime adds to a broader exploration of identity.

Atypical

Atypical has four seasons worth of material, so if you haven’t watched it yet, I say you do so as soon as possible. It chronicles the struggles of high school and Sam Gardner’s path to independence as a teenage kid on the autistic spectrum. The show looks at Sam’s interactions with his romantic interests, family, and friends while also examining life with autism.

The queer bits come in when Sam’s sister, Casey, finally pursues her sexuality and develops a romantic relationship with her female friend, Izzie, whom she has always had feelings for. Their relationship is an essential plot point that explores themes of self-acceptance and self-discovery within the LGBTQ+ community.

Sam’s best friend and coworker, Zahid Raja, is another character who also has a storyline involving his exploration of his own sexuality. This show portrays characters and storylines with sensitivity and depth, contributing to its diverse and inclusive representation.

It has excellent scripting and will definitely keep you glued to your screens.

First Kill

I know a ton of people disagree with me on this one but if you’re looking for a vampire-lesbian story, look no further, because First Kill is the one for you. It follows the story of two main characters, Calliope Burns, a monster hunter, and Juliette Fairmont, a vampire, who fall in love with each other, although their family does not want them together.

Both families are fixated on ensuring their daughters have the ideal first kill. A vampire’s first kill is essentially an indication that they are now adults in Juliette’s world. Calliope’s family believes vampires are for killing, not kissing. Calliope will eventually be able to go hunting with her family and be acknowledged by the other members after securing her first kill.

I loved watching this show because it is a lesbian narrative devoid of homophobia or coming out themes as seen in most LGBTQ+ representations on TV. Both families accept their lesbian daughters warmly, and the show blends the challenges of teen life with queer love.

Sadly, Netflix cancelled this show after just one season, but the season it had was good.

Glamorous

This is a coming-of-age show that has all of the Gen Z catchphrases. Glamorous chronicles the experiences of an aspiring YouTuber and makeup influencer, Marco Mejia, who identifies as gender nonconforming. They secure a job working as a personal assistant for Madolyn Addison, who used to be a famous top model turned cosmetics company owner called Glamorous by Madolyn. Marco tries navigating the glamorous yet cutthroat world of beauty and staying true to themselves while pursuing their dreams.

The drama sets in as we witness a love triangle and workplace rivalry. Connections that cause Marco to doubt his path and his validity as a queer, femme person plays a major role in this story, contributing to the widespread femme-phobia that afflicts the queer community in real life.

We also get to see other LGBTQ+ characters like Britt, who is lesbian; Ben, who is queer; Venetia, who is bisexual; and Chad and Parker, who are both gay.

I enjoyed this show because it raises viewers’ empathy and compassion. The creators making the lead character a femme, gender nonconforming person was the cherry on top; kudos to the team.

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I absolutely adore the growing presence of queer representation on television because it shows that the media is moving in the right direction toward greater diversity and inclusivity. Television has the ability to help viewers develop empathy, dispel misconceptions, and increase understanding by presenting a wide range of LGBTQ+ characters and stories. However, there is still work to be done to guarantee that the LGBTQ+ community is represented in a genuine and nuanced manner across all identities. It is imperative that creators, networks, and audiences persist in their endeavours to promote queer visibility and inclusion in television and other media.

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