Binging television shows and movies has become something of a sport during the pandemic. With most people stuck indoors, services like Netflix and Hulu saw huge spikes in viewership. Thankfully, there has never been a better time for entertainment. No matter the genre or storytelling angle that appeals to you, you’re likely to find something to watch. If you and your partner have date nights to watch TV together, finding great LGBT shows can be a huge plus. 

From side-splitting comedies to intense dramas, there are a number of great LGBT shows available. Explore these titles to find your new favorite program together.

Big Laughs in a Small Town

Fans of Christopher Guest movies like “Best in Show” and “A Mighty Wind” will definitely be interested in “Schitt’s Creek”. The show stars Guest’s collaborators Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara as the respective patriarch and matriarch of the Rose family. The program centers on the once-wealthy Rose family moving to a small town known as Schitt’s Creek that they once purchased as a joke. Featuring an ensemble cast of performers who deliver comedy gold episode after episode, all six seasons of “Schitt’s Creek” are currently available to stream on Netflix. 

The gay angle comes from the performance of Daniel Levy, the real-life and on-screen son of Eugene Levy. His role as David Rose, an exasperated gay man with more facial expressions than imaginable, has earned him meme status on the internet. The show swept the 2020 Emmy Awards with 15 nominations and broke records by being the first program to win the categories of Outstanding Lead Actor, Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actor, and Outstanding Supporting Actress. The show has officially concluded as of 2020, so now is a great time to experience the entire series.

Delve Into Queer Culture

The history of the LGBT community is fraught with sad and inspiring stories. Still, finding joy at the center of it all has always been an important message within queer circles. Set during the transition of the 1980s into the dawn of the 90s, the show “Pose” focuses on the ballroom culture scene of New York City. Specifically, it showcases the history and highlights how Black, Latino, and gender-nonconforming people were responsible for its creation. Viewers unfamiliar with this period of gay culture will be surprised with how many dance moves and sayings originated then. You can find all three seasons of “Pose” on Netflix.

Modern Relationship Stories

Gay and lesbian relationships are similar to heterosexual relationships, but there are a number of significant differences. The show “EastSiders” cuts to the heart of modern romance and dives into the ways gay men explore their sexuality. The story begins when long-term couple Thom and Cal hit a rough patch when Cal cheats. From there, the episodes and seasons take twists and turns to uncover the nature of cheating, open relationships, polyamory, and other common topics that come about in different LGBT circles.  

The entire series of “EastSiders” is available to watch on Netflix. Though it can dip into complicated topics, there is enough humor, heart, and creative storytelling to keep viewers engaged and invested in the central couple. 

Plenty More To Explore

Watching great LGBT shows or movies can definitely make the viewing experience a bit more enjoyable for queer couples. The shows listed here are only a small sampling of the many excellent programs currently streaming across sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Whether you opt for “Schitt’s Creek” or consider other queer programs like “The Politician” or “Elite,” you’ll have lots of options to choose from for your next date night.