List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 2010–2015

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This is a list of dramatic television series (including web television and miniseries) that premiered in 2010–2015 which feature lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender characters. Non-binary, pansexual, asexual, and graysexual characters are also included. The orientation can be portrayed on-screen, described in the dialogue or mentioned.

2010

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Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2010–2013 The Big C Showtime Lee Hugh Dancy Lee is gay and has stage IV cancer, which he eventually succumbs to.[1]
2010–2014 Boardwalk Empire HBO Angela Darmody Aleksa Palladino Angela is bisexual, a housewife and mother, who falls in love with Louise.[2]
Mary Dittrich Lisa Joyce Mary is bisexual, and a photographer's assistant to her husband.[2]
Louise Bryant Kristen Sieh Louise is a lesbian, and a bohemian from San Francisco. She is killed by a mobster.[2]
2010–2013 Dance Academy ABC1
ABC3		 Sammy Lieberman Tom Green Sammy is a student at the fictional National Academy of Dance. Sammy is in a relationship with Ollie, until his death.[3]
Ollie Lloyd Keiynan Lonsdale Ollie is in a relationship with Sammy until he dies, and then he dates Rhys O'Leary.[3][4]
Christian Reed Jordan Rodrigues Christian is Sammy's roommate, they share a kiss in season one.[5]
Rhys O'Leary Richard Brancatisano Rhys dates Ollie, after Sammy dies.[3]
2010–2015 Downton Abbey ITV
PBS		 Thomas Barrow Rob James-Collier Thomas is gay. He is a footman in the aristocratic Crawley household and hides his sexuality due to the criminality of the time period. He also appears in the movie adaption.[6]
Duke of Crowborough Charlie Cox The Duke of Crowborough is Lady Mary's suitor and Thomas's lover in the opening of the show.[6]
2010–2011 Gigantic TeenNick Ryan Katins Greg Ellis Ryan is gay and the adoptive father of lead characters Piper and Finn. An action movie superstar, his children find him in bed with his boyfriend Charlie in the episode "Carpe Diem".[7]
Charlie Maddock Don O. Knowlton Charlie is gay and Ryan's boyfriend.[7]
2010–2011 Hellcats The CW Darwin Jeremy Wong Darwin is a gay cheerleader.[8]
2010–2011 Law & Order: LA NBC Lt. Arleen Gonzales Rachel Ticotin Arleen is a lesbian. In the episode "El Sereno", Gonzales is accused of racial bigotry in a murder investigation. At trial she comes out, testifying that the bigotry she has faced for being gay has led her to overcome her own bigotry.[9]
2010–2012 Lip Service BBC Three Cat McKenzie Laura Fraser Cat is a lesbian, and an architect whose girlfriend is a police officer.[10]
Frankie Alan Ruta Gedmintas Frankie is bisexual.[10]
Tess Roberts Fiona Button Tess is a lesbian. She is Cat's roommate and a struggling actor.[10]
Sgt Sam Murray Heather Peace Sam is a lesbian police officer, and Cat's girlfriend.[10]
Sadie Anderson Natasha O'Keeffe Sadie is a lesbian, and a borderline criminal.[11]
Lexy Price Anna Skellern Lexy is lesbian, and a Doctor. In season 2 she has a crush on Sam.[10]
Declan Love Adam Sinclair Declan is gay and Lexy's best friend.[12]
Lou Foster Roxanne McKee Lou is a closeted bisexual, who has a secret relationship with Tess.[11]
Lauren Neve McIntosh Lauren is lesbian, and an editor at a Scottish arts, culture and fashion magazine. Her partner is Jo.[13]
Jo Valerie Edmond Jo is a lesbian art dealer, and Lauren's long-term partner.[13]
2010–2015 Lost Girl Showcase Bo Dennis Anna Silk Bo is a bisexual succubus, meaning she can and often does drain the life force of others through intimate contact.[14][15]
Lauren Lewis Zoie Palmer Lauren is lesbian, and a Doctor to the Fae.[15]
Evony Fleurette Marquise Emmanuelle Vaugier Evony (aka The Morrigain), is bisexual and queen of the dark Fae. She lost her powers after oral sex with Lauren.[15][16]
Vex Paul Amos Vex is bisexual, and ends up with Mark in the final episodes of the series.[16]
Nadia Athena Karkanis Nadia is lesbian, and Lauren's girlfriend.[15]
Tamsin Rachel Skarsten Tamsin is a bisexual Valkyrie who works as a bounty hunter and mercenary for the Dark Fae.[15][16]
Crystal Ali Liebert Crystal is a lesbian waitress.[15]
Mark Luke Bilyk Mark is bisexual, and ends up with Vex.[16]
Dagny Olivia Scriven Dagny is pansexual and Tamsin's daughter.[15]
2010–2019 Luther BBC Emma Lane Rose Leslie Emma is lesbian and Luther's new partner (season four).[17]
2010 Outlaw NBC Lucinda Pearl Carly Pope Lucinda is bisexual and a private investigator.[18]
2010–2015 Parenthood NBC Haddie Braverman Sarah Ramos Haddie is bisexual, and dates a few boys before figuring out she is into girls. She eventually begins dating Lauren.[19]
Lauren Tavi Gevinson Lauren is lesbian, and Haddie's girlfriend from college.[20]
2010–2017 Pretty Little Liars Freeform Emily Fields Shay Mitchell Emily realizes that she is a lesbian in Season 1 when she begins a romance with Maya and comes out to her father. She later marries Alison.[21]
Maya St. Germain Bianca Lawson Maya is lesbian, and Emily's first girlfriend.[21][22]
Paige McCullers Lindsey Shaw Paige is lesbian, and on the high school's swim team. She dates Emily for a while.[21]
Samara Cook Claire Holt Samara is a lesbian. She and Emily dated, but Samara did not want to be exclusive.[21]
Alison DiLaurentis Sasha Pieterse Alison is bisexual, and manipulative, secretive, and vindictive. She ends up marrying Emily and they had twins.[21]
Shana Fring Aeriél Miranda Shana is a lesbian, and works at a Halloween themed store. She dated Jenna and briefly dated Paige. She died after falling off a stage from being hit in the head with a gun.[21]
Talia Sandoval Miranda Rae Mayo Talia is lesbian, and she dated Emily for a while.[21]
Jenna Marshall Tammin Sursok Jenna is bisexual. She dated Shana for a while, but also forced herself on her step-brother.[21]
Charlotte DiLaurentis Vanessa Ray Charlotte is a trans woman, who is murdered after her reveal.[21][23]
Sabrina Lulu Brud Sabrina is a lesbian, and manager of a coffee shop, who also had cancer.[21]
Sara Harvey Dre Davis Sara is bisexual, and is found dead in a hotel bathtub.[21]
Rachel Amelia Leigh Harris Rachel is lesbian, and Sabrina's girlfriend.[21]
2010–2015 Rookie Blue Global Gail Peck Charlotte Sullivan Gail is lesbian. Although she has a history with men in the first three seasons, in season 4 she comes out to herself after she meets forensic pathologist Holly Stewart.[24][25][26]
Holly Stewart Aliyah O'Brien Holly is lesbian. She is a forensic pathologist from Toronto who ran off to San Francisco. She dates Gail Peck.[27]
Frankie Anderson Katharine Isabelle Frankie is lesbian. After Holly leaves for San Francisco, Frankie begins dating Gail.[28]
Alex Katy Grabstas Alex is a trans man. He gets kicked out of his house for being transgender, and gets beat up by his girlfriend's brother, and tries to kill himself.[29]
Tabby Barnes Tulsi Balram Tabby is a trans woman. After she is arrested, she has to be searched. Since her drivers license says male, she is forced to be searched by a male officer.[30]
Jen Luck Alexandra Ordolis Jen is a lesbian police officer. She hits on Gail like a teenaged boy.[31]
Lisa Lara Gilchrist Lisa is a lesbian, and one of Holly's best friends since medical school.[32]
2010 Rubicon AMC Kale Ingram Arliss Howard Kale is gay, and a director at an intelligence agency. His partner is Walter Carrington.[33][34]
Walter Carrington Jon Patrick Walker Walter is gay and Kale's partner.[33][34]
Donald Bloom Michael Gaston Donald is an ex-lover and colleague of Kale Ingram.[33][34]
2010–2017 Sherlock BBC One Irene Adler Lara Pulver Irene is bisexual. She identifies as a lesbian but becomes attracted to Sherlock.[35]
Jim Moriarty Andrew Scott Jim is gay and Sherlock's arch enemy.[36]
Eurus Holmes Sian Brooke Eurus is pansexual, and Sherlock's lost sister that has been locked up in an institution since a young age. She is smarter than her brothers, and incredibly manipulative.[37]
2010–2013 Spartacus Starz Barca Antonio Te Maioha Barca is gay, and Batiatus's bodyguard and sometimes hit man.[38]
Pietros Eka Darville Pietros is gay, and Barcas' lover.[39]
Auctus Josef Brown Auctus is gay, and Barca' lover after Pietros is killed.[39]
Agron Daniel Feuerriegel Agron is a gay rebel warrior, in a relationship with Nasir.[40]
Nasir Pana Hema Taylor Nasir is a gay rebel warrior, in a relationship with Agron.[40]
Saxa Ellen Hollman Saxa is bisexual and one of a group of Germanic prisoners rescued from a slave ship.[41]
Belesa Luna Rioumina Belesa is bisexual and a Thracian slave.[41]
Tiberius Christian Antidormi Tiberius is gay.[42]
Castus Blessing Mokgohloa Castus is a gay pirate.[43]
Gaia Jaime Murray Gaia is bisexual.[44]
Lucretia Lucy Lawless Lucretia is bisexual. She died in Spartacus: Vengeance.[41]
2010–2015 Strike Back Sky1
Cinemax		 James Leatherby Dougray Scott Leatherby is gay, and a former SAS officer. He is also insanely jealous.[45]
Fahran Daniel Ben Zenou Fahran is Leatherby's lover. James shoots Fahran in the hand when he suspects Fahran of cheating on him with a bartender. He shoots the bartender in the back.[45]
2010 Thorne Sky1 HD Phil Hendricks Aidan Gillen Phil is a gay forensic pathologist. The show is based on the novels of author Mark Billingham.[46]
2010–2012 Upstairs Downstairs BBC Blanche Mottershead Alex Kingston Blanche is lesbian, and is a patron of the British Museum and an expert Egyptologist. She has a relationship with Portia that ends badly.[47]
Portia Alresford Emilia Fox Porits is lesbian, and Blanche's lover. She is a bohemian novelist.[48]
2010 The Whole Truth ABC Alejo Salazar Anthony Ruivivar Alejo is a gay attorney.[49]

2011

Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2011– Black Mirror Netflix Yorkie Mackenzie Davis
(young Yorkie)		 Yorkie is a lesbian and Kelly is her love interest, in episode "San Junipero", which is a simulated reality where the deceased can live and the elderly can visit, all inhabiting their younger selves' bodies in a time of their choice.[50][51]
Annabel Davis
(elderly Yorkie)		 Elderly Yorkie is comatose and living in an assisted living facility, she was in a car accident 40 years prior, after coming out to her religious parents.[51][52]
Kelly Gugu Mbatha-Raw
(young Kelly)		 Kelly is bisexual and Yorkie's love interest, in episode "San Junipero".[51][52]
Denise Burse
(elderly Kelly)		 Elderly Kelly sought refuge in San Junipero after her daughter died, and her husband killed himself.[52]
Amy Georgina Campbell Amy is bisexual, and in a dating simulation, trying to find her compatible other.[52]
2011–2014 Borgia Canal+ Francesc Gacet Art Malik In the second season it is revealed that Francesc Gacet is a homosexual (then they said sodomite).[53]
Giuliano della Rovere Dejan Čukić Giuliano della Rovere was condemned by the Council of Pisa as a sodomite. The Council said it was because of his fondness for Francesco Alidosi, and other young men.[54]
Francesco Alidosi Matt Di Angelo
2011–2013 The Borgias Showtime Micheletto Corella Sean Harris Micheletto is an assassin for the Borgias family. His lover is Angelino, and then later Pascal.[55]
Angelino Darwin Shaw Angelino's lover is Micheletto Corella. Micheletto tells him that his impending marriage will be a lie. Angelino replies that he must proceed anyway, given the punishment for their homosexual relationship would be "disemboweled and burnt".[55]
Pascal Charlie Carrick In season three, Pascal becomes Michelotto's lover.[56]
Pope Alexander VI Jeremy Irons Florentine friar Savonarola accused Alexander VI of having same-sex affairs. He is generally considered by history as the most morally bankrupt pope in the church's history.[57][58]
2011 Crownies ABC1 Janet King Marta Dusseldorp Janet is a lesbian who lives with her partner Ashleigh Larsson, and she becomes pregnant via IVF.[59] Her character continued in the Janet King spin-off.
Ashleigh Larsson Aimee Pedersen Ashleigh is lesbian, and Janet's partner. She was shot and killed between seasons.[60]
2011–2019 Game of Thrones HBO Renly Baratheon Gethin Anthony Renly is the gay brother of King Robert. He is in a secret relationship with Loras Tyrell.[61]
Loras Tyrell Finn Jones Loras is gay and the Knight of Flowers. He is in a secret relationship with Renly Baratheon.[62]
Oberyn Martell Pedro Pascal Prince Oberyn Martell, also known as the Red Viper, was a member of House Martell, the ruling family of Dorne. He is bisexual and has eight illegitimate daughters, collectively known as the "Sand Snakes".[63][64]
Ellaria Sand Indira Varma Ellaria is the paramour to Oberyn Martell and mother to several of his bastard daughters, the Sand Snakes, later sent into deep mourning after the death of her lover, and is bisexual.[65]
Marei Josephine Gillan Marei is a bisexual prostitute in the brothel owned by Lord Petyr Baelish. She slept with men, but also Ellaria Sand.[66]
Olyvar Will Tudor Olyvar is a gay sex worker and a spy working for Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish.[67][68]
Varys Conleth Hill Varys is asexual. He said before being castrated that he had no romantic or sexual feelings for men or women.[67][69]
Yara Greyjoy Gemma Whelan Yara is pansexual, and the only daughter of Lord Balon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands.[70][71][72]
Doreah Roxanne McKee Doreah is bisexual and a handmaiden to Daenerys Targaryen. She helps Dany learn how to seduce her new husband with a hands-on tutorial.[73]
Hodor Kristian Nairn Hodor is asexual. He was originally named Wylis, and became Hodor after having a seizure due to Bran Stark losing control of his powers during a vision of the past. His name is derived from the phrase "hold the door", the words that Hodor heard during the seizure that mentally disabled him.[67][74]
2011–2015 Hart of Dixie CW Crickett Watts Brandi Burkhardt Crickett is a lesbian and the leader of the Bluebell Belles, a local women's group. She comes out as a lesbian in the season finale of Season 3. In Season 4, Crickett divorces her husband and begins a romance with Jaysene.[75]
Jaysene Charles Erica Piccininni Jaysene is a lesbian who is a volunteer firefighter.[76]
2011–2016 Hell on Wheels AMC Louise Ellison Jennifer Ferrin Louise is bisexual and a newspaper reporter sent by the New York Tribune to cover the building of the Union Pacific Railroad; she reveals that the assignment was a punishment for exhibiting attraction toward the newspaper editors daughter.[77]
2011–2014 The Killing AMC
Netflix		 Regi Darnell Annie Corley Regi marries her female partner in the first episode of season 3.[78]
Rachel "Bullet" Olmstead Bex Taylor-Klaus Bullet is a homeless teenage lesbian. She helps the detectives in their search for the killer of young women (season 3). She was eventually murdered by the serial killer.[78][79]
Nicole Jackson Claudia Ferri Nicole is lesbian and in a relationship with Roberta Drays. She's the head of the Kalimish tribe and manager of the Wapi Eagle Casino.[78][80]
Roberta Drays Patti Kim Roberta is lesbian and the girlfriend of Nicole Jackson. She's the security chief at the Wapi Eagle Casino.[78][81]
Ellen Hilary Strang Ellen is lesbian, and Regi's girlfriend, and then wife.[78]
2011–2013 Necessary Roughness USA Rex Evans Travis Smith Evans is the quarterback for the New York Hawks. He comes out at the end of season 2, becoming the first openly gay active football player in the show's universe.[82]
2011–2018 Once Upon a Time ABC Mulan Jamie Chung Mulan, a warrior, is lesbian and in love with Aurora.[83]
Ruby Lucas Meghan Ory Ruby aka Little Red Riding Hood, is bisexual and friends with everyone, Ruby's in love with Dorothy Gale.[84]
Dorothy Gale Teri Reeves Dorothy is a lesbian, and that girl from Kansas. She is cursed and only True Love's Kiss (from Ruby) can awaken her.[84]
Alice Rose Reynolds Alice is lesbian. In the cursed realm, she is Tilly. In Season 7 episode 10, "The Eighth Witch", she reveals that her true love is Robin. They begin a romantic relationship.[84][85]
Robin Tiera Skovbye Robin is a lesbian. She is the daughter of Robin Hook and Zelena (the Wicked Witch of the West).[84]
2011–2016 Person of Interest CBS Sameen Shaw Sarah Shahi Sameen is bisexual, a physician and a former operative for the U.S. Army Intelligence Support Activity.[86]
Root (Samantha Groves) Amy Acker Root is a lesbian and a computer genius, contract killer, and psychopath.[87]
Amy Enright Erica Leerhsen Amy is a lesbian, a charity director, and married to Maddie.[88]
Madeleine Enright Sharon Leal Madeleine is a lesbian, a physician, and married to Amy.[89]
2011 The Playboy Club NBC Bunny Alice Leah Renee Alice is a Playboy Bunny and secretly lesbian. She is in a sham marriage with Sean, who is gay.[90]
Sean Beasley Sean Maher Sean is gay. Alice and Sean are in a sham marriage.[91][92]
Frances Dunhill Cassidy Freeman Frances is a closeted lesbian, who begins dating Nick Dalton to provide him with a politically acceptable public girlfriend and to make her appear heterosexual to her father.[93]
2011–2015 Revenge ABC Nolan Ross Gabriel Mann Nolan is bisexual dotcom billionaire, and rates himself a 3 on the Kinsey scale.[94][95]
Tyler Barrol Ashton Holmes Tyler is a bisexual hustler, who suffers from bipolar disorder.[96]
Marco Romero E.J. Bonilla Marco is a past gay lover of Nolan Ross, and was CEO of NolCorp, owned by Ross. Marco appears in flashbacks and in present-day in Season 2.[97]
Patrick Osbourne Justin Hartley Patrick is gay and the illegitimate son of Victoria Greyson (Madeline Stowe). Patrick and Nolan had a relationship in season 3.[98]
Regina Seychelle Gabriel Regina is a lesbian, and once kissed a girl while she was drunk.[99]
2011–2012 Ringer The CW Olivia Charles Jaime Murray Olivia is a lesbian, and in a relationship with Catherine. She was previously married.[100]
Catherine Martin Andrea Roth Catherine is bisexual and in a relationship with Olivia.[100]
2011–2016 Scott & Bailey ITV Helen Bartlett Nicola Walker Helen is a lesbian, and emotionally disturbed. She eventually commits suicide by slashing her wrists.[101]
Anna Ran Jing Lusi Anna is a lesbian, and a detective assigned to Syndicate 9.[101]
Louise Caroline Harding Louise is lesbian, and was Helen Bartletts girlfriend.[101]

Shameless (2011–2021)

Shameless on Showtime (Seasons 1 - 11)
Character Actor Notes
Ian Gallagher Cameron Monaghan In the series pilot, Ian is a closeted gay, he comes out after his brother Lip (Jeremy Allen White), discovers his cache of gay pornography. Ian's first gay relationship in the series is with Kash Karib, owner of Kash and Grab, the neighborhood convenience store where Ian works. In season 1, episode 7, Ian has his first sexual encounter with Mickey Milkovich. Their relationship is on-and-off again throughout the series, with the two finally getting married in the series finale of season 10, in episode "Gallavich!". Ian's other sexual partners in the series run include, Lloyd Lishman, Caleb and Trevor.[102]
Monica Gallagher Chloe Webb Monica is bisexual, and the Gallagher clan mother. She ran off to be with a woman, and then came back and hooked up with a drug dealer. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage following a drunken night out.[103]
Debbie Gallagher Emma Kenney Debbie's sexuality is undefined, she had a child with her boyfriend Derek Delgado, and has been in lesbian relationships as well. When she sleeps with Claudia Nicolo's underage daughter, she has to register as a sex offender.[103][104][105]
Mickey Milkovich Noel Fisher In the beginning of the series, Mickey is a closeted gay. His first gay encounter is with Ian Gallagher. They maintain a secret relationship until season 3, when Mickey's dad catches them together. Mickey publicly comes out, and reveals his love for Ian in season 4, episode 11. His relationship with Ian is on-and-off again throughout the series, with the two finally getting married in the series finale of season 10, in episode "Gallavich!". Mickey has a brief relationship with Byron Koch, in order to make Ian jealous.[106]
Molly Milkovich Madison Rothschild Molly is a trans girl. She is the cousin of Mickey and Mandy Milkovich.[103]
Sandy Milkovich Elise Eberle Sandy is a lesbian, and is dating Debbie.[103]
Kash Pej Vahdat Kash is involved in a sexual relationship with Ian, owner of the Kash and Grab, where Ian works.[107]
Jess Missy Doty Jess is a lesbian bartender at the neighborhood bar, The Alibi Room.[103]
Lloyd Lishman Harry Hamlin Lloyd is a closeted gay. He picks up Ian in a gay bar in season two.[108]
Svetlana Fisher Isidora Goreshter Svetlana is bisexual and a former sex worker. She was Mickey's wife, and then was in a polyamorous relationship with Veronica and Kev in season 6.[103][109][110]
Veronica Fisher Shanola Hampton Veronica is bisexual. Veronica and Kev enter a polyamorous relationship with Svetlana in season 6.[103][109]
Angela Dichen Lachman Angela is a lesbian that frequents the diner Fiona works at, but later leaves town (season 5).[110]
Jasmine Hollander Amy Smart Jasmine is a bisexual friend of Fiona who is interested in her. After Fiona refuses to offer her financial help, Jasmine gets angry and leaves, never speaking to her again.[103]
Caleb Jeff Pierre Caleb is bisexual and was Ian's boyfriend. Caleb cheated on him with his high school girlfriend.[111][109]
Trevor Elliot Fletcher Trevor is a trans man, and an LGBT+ activist. Trevor and Ian were in a relationship in season 7.[103][111]
Abraham Paige Bradley Whitford Abraham is a gay political activist. He is powerful, well-dressed and sophisticated.[112]
Nessa Jessica Szohr Nessa is a lesbian, and Mel's girlfriend.[103][110]
Mel Perry Mattfeld Mel is a lesbian, and Nessa's girlfriend.[103][110]
Alex Ashley Romans Alex is lesbian, and briefly worked with Debbie for a while. She asks Debbie out for a drink.[103][110]
Amanda Nichole Bloom Amanda is a bisexual college student and in a relationship with Lip. She exposes Lip's affair with a professor.[103][110]
Claudia Nicolo Constance Zimmer Claudia is a bisexual, and sleeps with Debbie, thinking her to be a prostitute. After Debbie makes it clear she is not a prostitute, Claudia becomes her sugar mama.[103]
Karen Jackson Laura Slade Wiggins Karen is bisexual. Her personality radically changed after a car accident almost killed her.[103][110]
Barb Lea DeLaria Barb is a lesbian, and was Lip' sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous.[103][110]
Liz Mia Barron Liz is a lesbian, and was a customer of @DebbieHotLesbianConvict, Debbie's handyman company.[103]
Roberta Carlease Burke Roberta is lesbian, and was Monica's girlfriend for a while.[103][110]
Calista Paula Andrea Placido Calista is a lesbian, and along with her ex-wife Haley, they are opening up a new queer bar in the Gallagher's neighborhood. She hires Debbie to do a handyperson job.[103]
Haley Mary Alexis Cruz Haley is a lesbian, and she is opening up a new queer bar in the Gallagher's neighborhood, with her ex-wife Calista.[103]
Jill Jenna Elfman Jill is a lesbian, and was Monica's friend at the drug clinic, where they escape from.[103]
Miss June Roxy Wood Miss June is a trans woman, busted by the police for selling loose cigarettes.[103]
Geneva Juliette Angelo Geneva is a lesbian. She was involved in the Gay Jesus movement along with Ian, who portrayed Gay Jesus.[110]
The Two Lisas Jenica Bergere A lesbian couple, both named Lisa, who were buying up numerous properties in the Gallagher's neighborhood for a gentrification project.[110]
Lee Stark
Byron Koch Adam Farabee Byron is gay, and has a brief relationship with Mickey, who is trying to make Ian jealous. Ian ends up beating Byron up after hearing him bad mouth Mickey, in season 10, episode 10.[113]
Cole Chester Lockhart Cole is gay, and has a hook up with Ian; he found Cole on Grindr and invites him along on a date to make Mickey jealous. Cole ends up getting beat up by Mickey in season 10, episode 10.[113]
Tim Michael Sasaki Tim is gay and his partner is Brendan. Ian and Mickey meet them while shopping, in their quest to make new gay friends, in episode "Two at a Biker Bar, One in the Lake".[114][115]
Brendan Brian Dare Brendan is gay and his partner is Tim. Ian and Mickey meet them while shopping, in their quest to make new gay friends, in episode "Two at a Biker Bar, One in the Lake".[114][115]
Jon Giancarlo Jon is gay and his partner is Travis. Ian and Mickey meet them at a dinner party, in their quest to make new gay friends, in episode "Two at a Biker Bar, One in the Lake".[116][115]
Travis Doug Locke Travis is gay and his partner is Jon. Ian and Mickey meet them at a dinner party, in their quest to make new gay friends, in episode "Two at a Biker Bar, One in the Lake".[116][115]
Kevin's Hookup Chris Prascus Kevin's Hookup (Don Wessels's kid), is gay. When Kevin starts to question his sexuality, he attempts to give oral sex to his hookup, but discovers that he is not turned on, and realizes he is not gay, not even part gay. In season 8, episode "Icarus Fell And Rusty Ate Him".[117][118]
Tony Markovich Tyler Jacob Moore Tony is gay. He was the Gallagher's neighbor and a police officer. He had a thing for Fiona, but in season six, he comes out as gay to Ian Gallagher.[119][120]
Tommy Michael Patrick McGill Tommy and Kermit are regulars at The Alibi Room, Kev and Veronica's bar. When they start selling marijuana for medicinal purposes, they encourage Tommy and Kermit to try some. The duo each consume a marijuana brownie, and when Kev and Veronica aren't looking, Tommy and Kermit consume all of the brownies and all of the marijuana gummies. Later in the men's bathroom, Tommy and Kermit are sharing a sink, when Kermit makes a reach for Tommy's butt and instead of pulling away, Tommy slowly leads Kermit into the stall for a hookup.[105][119]
Kermit Jim Hoffmaster

2011 continued

Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2011 Skins MTV Tea Marvelli Sofia Black-D'Elia Tea is a bisexual cheerleader. She sleeps with Tony, but ends up with Betty.[121]
Betty Nardone Blaine Morris Betty is lesbian, and Tea's lover.[122]
2011–2017 Switched at Birth Freeform Matthew Daniel Durant Matthew is revealed as gay and has a crush on Emmett.[123]
Renzo Alec Mapa Renzo is gay and Kathryn's friend. Her husband John, has been openly bigoted towards Renzo.[124]
Natalie Pierce Stephanie Nogueras Natalie is lesbian, and comes out to Bay in season two. She and her girlfriend Hillary are not allowed into prom because Hillary is wearing a suit and pants.[125]
Hilary Abby Walla Hilary is a lesbian, and Natalie's girlfriend. She refuses to wear a dress at prom, having not worn one since she was 2.[126]
2011–2015 Waterloo Road BBC One Martin Dunbar Matt Greenwood Martin is a shy trans girl who appears in one episode, resulting in her being bullied by classmates, but still makes some friends.[127][128]
Nate Gurney Scott Haining Nate is a former student at Waterloo Road, and openly gay. He falls in love with Josh.[129]
Colin Scott Chris Finch Colin is gay and works for a capital management company. He is the boyfriend of Matt Wilding.[130]
Josh Stevenson William Rush Josh came out as gay, and is Nate's boyfriend.[131]
Matt Wilding Chris Geere Matt is a closeted gay musician.[132]
Jo Lipsett Sarah-Jane Potts Jo is a lesbian, and head of the languages department. Her career is threatened when a student falls for her.[133]
Nikki Boston Heather Peace Nikki is lesbian, and a teacher at the school. She and Vix left the show together.[133]
Ros McCain Sophie McShera Ros is a lesbian, and falls in love with her teacher, Jo Lipsett.[133]
Kacey Barry Brogan Ellis Kacey is a trans boy, and student at the school. After disguising himself as a boy to play in a soccer match, he realizes how much more comfortable he is as a male. Kacey decides to postpone any medical changes until after school.[133]
Lorraine Donnegan Daniela Denby-Ashe Lorraine is a lesbian, and philanthropist and businesswoman. She is a former pupil at the school.[133]
Vix Spark Kristin Atherton Vix is a lesbian, and has a homemade jewellery business. She and Nikki leave to be together.[133]

2012

Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2012–2020 Arrow The CW Sara Lance Caity Lotz
(Jacqueline Wood)		 Sara is bisexual and Nyssa's ex-lover. Jacqueline Wood played Sara in her first appearance on Arrow.[134]
Nyssa al Ghul Katrina Law Nyssa is bisexual, and ex-lover to Sara. When Sara died, Nyssa had her resurrected.[134]
Curtis Holt Echo Kellum Curtis is the show's first openly gay character.[135]
Paul Holt Chenier Hundal Paul is gay, and was Curtis' husband. He left Curtis after finding out he had been working with the Green Arrow.[136]
Nick Anastas Evan Roderick Nick is a gay police officer, and was in a relationship with Curtis.[137]
William Ben Lewis In a flash-forward, William is joking about his frequently absent father, and retorts: "And my ex-boyfriend wonders why I have commitment issues". In season 7, episode "The Longbow Hunters".[138]
Kate Kane Ruby Rose
(Wallis Day)		 Kate is lesbian, and cousin of Bruce Wayne (aka Batman). At the beginning of season two, her plane crashes and she is presumed dead, but actually she is alive but unrecognizable due to injuries she sustained in the crash. At this point, Wallis Day took over the role of Kate.[134][139]
Alex Danvers Chyler Leigh Alex was a closeted lesbian, and then came out to herself and then finally everyone.[134]
John Constantine Matt Ryan John is bisexual and was brought in to deal with the fallout of the resurrection of Sara Lance, in episode "Haunted".[140]
2012–2013 Bomb Girls Global Betty McRae Ali Liebert Betty is a closeted lesbian with an unrequited love for her best friend. After being rejected by her, Betty meets Teresa and they become romantically involved. She is a bomb builder for the Victory Munitions factory.[141]
Teresa Rachel Wilson Teresa is lesbian and a Canadian Women's Army Corps sergeant. She is in a relationship with Betty.[142]
2012– Call the Midwife BBC One Patience "Patsy" Mount Emerald Fennell Patsy is a closeted lesbian, and a midwife. She is in a relationship with Delia, and they later move to Scotland.[143][144]
Delia Bubsy Kate Lamb Delia is a lesbian nurse, and in a relationship with Patsy. Delia is struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle and awakens with amnesia, not remembering who Patsy is to her. She recovers and they are reunited.[144][145]
2012– Chicago Fire NBC Leslie Shay Lauren German Leslie is a lesbian, and a paramedic on Ambulance 61.[146]
Clarice Carthage Shiri Appleby Clarice is bisexual and the pregnant ex-girlfriend of Leslie. She leaves Leslie to go back to her husband.[146]
Devon Vedette Lim Devon is a lesbian. In season 2 Leslie briefly dates Devon, who robs her apartment and disappears.[146]
Emily Foster Annie Ilonzeh Emily is bisexual, and a paramedic.[146]
Darren Ritter Daniel Kyri Darren is gay, and a firefighter.[147]
2012–2015 Continuum Showcase Jasmine Garza Luvia Petersen Jasmine is bisexual, and a lethal paramilitary soldier.[148]
2012 Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves SVT1 Rasmus Adam Pålsson Rasmus is 19 and gay. After graduation. he moves from rural Värmland to Stockholm to attend college. As soon as he arrives in Stockholm he begins to seek out the gay community. He begins a relationship with Benjamin. Rasmus is later found to be HIV-positive and eventually dies.[149][150]
Paul Simon J. Berger Paul is gay, and is portrayed as the life and soul of Stockholm's gay underworld. Paul eventually contracts AIDS and dies. An early scene in the miniseries shows two nurses dressed in bio-protective clothing caring for a patient suffering from AIDS. As the nurses tend to the dying man, one nurse wipes a tear from his eye, which leads to the second nurse scolding her afterwards: "Don't ever wipe tears without gloves".[149][150]
Benjamin Adam Lundgren Benjamin is young and struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality and faith as a Jehovah's Witness. Benjamin begins a relationship with Rasmus, and stays by his side the entire time he is dying. Benjamin is the only one out of the three characters to survive the AIDS crisis, and is seen in the last episode reflecting about that period in his life 20 years later.[149][150]
2012–2013 Emily Owens, M.D. The CW Tyra Dupre Kelly McCreary Tyra is a first-year surgical intern and daughter of the chief resident, who quickly befriends Emily. She is openly lesbian.[151]
Jake Reeser 3 different babies portray Jake Jake is an intersex baby who has a penis as well as ovaries. The parents discuss raising the child gender neutral and allowing them to decide when they are older.[152]
2012 GCB ABC Blake Reilly Mark Deklin Blake is a closeted gay and in a marriage of convenience with Cricket, who is aware that he is gay.[153]
2012–2017 Girls HBO Elijah Krantz Andrew Rannells Elijah is openly gay, and dates several men throughout the series, never really having a serious boyfriend.[154]
George Billy Morrissette George is gay and one of Elijah's ex-boyfriends.[155]
Dill Harcourt Corey Stoll Dill is gay, and a famous news anchor. He is the former boyfriend of Elijah.[154][156]
Pal Danny Strong Pal is gay and a condescending prick. He is a former boyfriend of Elijah.[155][157]
2012 The L.A. Complex CTV
MuchMusic		 Kaldrick King Andra Fuller Kaldrick King is a closeted gay black rapper. He is in a secret relationship with Tariq.[158]
Tariq Muhammad Benjamin Charles Watson Tariq is gay and an aspiring rapper working at the production company where Kaldrick records. The two start a secret relationship.[158]
Christopher Taylor Jarod Joseph Christopher is Kaldrick's openly gay lover who works as a lawyer.[159]
2012–2016 Last Tango in Halifax BBC One Caroline Dawson Sarah Lancashire Caroline is lesbian. Caroline and Kate were married before Kate's untimely death.[160]
Kate McKenzie Nina Sosanya Kate is lesbian, and married to Caroline.[160]
Olga Lorraine Burroughs Olga is a lesbian, and the owner of a winery.[161]
Judith Ronni Ancona Judith is bisexual and an international megastar of a film franchise.[162]
2012– Line of Duty BBC Two
BBC One (2017)		 DCI Joanne Davidson Kelly Macdonald Joanne is lesbian and the SIO of "Operation Lighthouse" (season 6). She was accused by her ex, Farida, of cheating on her with Kate Fleming.
PC/PS Farida Jatri Anneika Rose Farida is lesbian and was in a secret relationship with Joanne, her superior on the force.[163][164]
2012–2018 Major Crimes TNT Rusty Beck Graham Patrick Martin Rusty comes out as gay in the season two finale.[165]
Gustavo Wallace Rene Rosado Gus is gay, he begins a relationship with Rusty.[166]
TJ Shaw Patrick Stafford TJ is gay, but he is deeply closeted.[167]
2012–2015 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries ABC Dr. Elizabeth 'Mac' MacMillan Tammy MacIntosh Mac is a lesbian. She doesn't conceal her orientation and sports menswear.[168]
Daisy Murphy Maria Coviello Daisy is a lesbian, and Dr. Mac's lover, she is murdered by her ex-lover, Hetty.[169]
Hetty Caroline Brazier Hetty is a lesbian, and a factory worker with Daisy. She is love with Daisy and kills her when rejected for Dr. Mac. She also frames Dr. Mac for another murder.[169]
Sarah Norden Eloise Mignon Sarah is a lesbian, and a contortionist, she was in a relationship with Pearl.[169]
Pearl Dyson Madeleine Vizard Pearl is a lesbian, and an assistant for a magician. She is accidentally killed by a malfunctioning guillotine.[169]
2012–2018 Nashville ABC Will Lexington Chris Carmack Will is a closeted up-and-coming country singer.[170][171]
Brent McKinney Derek Krantz Brent is an openly gay record executive.[172]
Kevin Bicks Kyle Dean Massey Kevin is an openly gay songwriter, stationed in Nashville.[173]
Zach Welles Cameron Scoggins Zach is gay and a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, involved with Will Lexington.[174]
Jakob Fine Murray Bartlett Jakob is gay and a fashion designer for a commercial that Will appears in.[175]
Allyson Del Lago Jen Richards Allyson is a trans woman, and a physical therapist. Her character is the first transgender to ever appear on a CMT show and the first out transgender actor on the network.[176]
Jeff Aaron Cavette Jeff is gay and Zach's ex-boyfriend.[177]
2012 Political Animals USA T.J. Hammond Sebastian Stan T.J. is the first openly gay son of an American President.[178]
Diane Nash Vanessa Redgrave Justice Nash is the first openly gay Justice of the United States Supreme Court.[179]
Sean Reeves David Monahan Reeves is a married, closeted Congressman with whom T.J. has had an affair.[180]
2012–2017 Saving Hope CTV
NBC		 Shahir Hamza Huse Madhavji Shahir is gay and a neurosurgeon. His partner is Victor.[181]
Victor Reis Salvatore Antonio Victor is gay and an OR nurse. Shahir and Victor are in a long-term relationship.[181]
Maggie Lin Julia Taylor Ross Maggie is bisexual. She is an OB/GYN attending at Hope Zion Hospital. At the end of the series, Maggie and Sydney enter into a relationship.[182]
Sydney Katz Stacey Farber Sydney is lesbian, and an obstetrics and gynecology resident.[182]
Bree Hannigan Rebecca Liddiard Bree is lesbian, and was admitted to the hospital following a car accident. Scans reveal that Bree has cancer.[182]
Neshema Hannah Miller Neshema is a lesbian, and married to Ruth. She is pregnant.[182]
Violet Jackson Bahia Watson Violet is lesbian, and Bree's fiancé.[182]
Riley Stiles Justin Kelly Riley is intersex and is transitioning to male. When he comes to the hospital for surgery, he learns he had a gender assignment surgery as a baby.[182]
Ruth Maggie Castle Ruth is lesbian, and married to Neshema.[182]
2012–2018 Scandal ABC Cyrus Beene Jeff Perry Cyrus is the White House Chief of Staff. He is openly gay and in a long-term relationship with James.[183]
James Novak Dan Bucatinsky James is married to Cyrus Beene, but eventually leaves him.[183]
Michael Ambruso Matthew Del Negro Michael is gay and a former prostitute. He marries Cyrus in a sham marriage.[184]
Fenton Glackland Dean Norris Fenton is a gay billionaire, and an ex-boyfriend of Cyrus.[185]
Annalise Keating Viola Davis Annalise is bisexual, and in a guest appearance in episode "Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself", she teams up with Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) to work on a class action lawsuit regarding the mass incarceration of black people in the United States.[186]
Rose Marla Gibbs Rose is a lesbian, who hires Olivia to help find her ex-lover Lois, but Lois had already been murdered.[186]
Lois Moore Fran Bennett Lois is lesbian, and Olivia's neighbor. After Olivia was kidnapped, she was held hostage in Lois' apartment and the hostage takers eventually killed her.[186]
Gillian Lauren Gaw Gillian is lesbian, and Yasmeen's girlfriend.[186]
Yasmeen Medalion Rahimi Yasmeen is a lesbian, and the niece of the Bashranian president. She is killed when her plane leaving the U.S. explodes on the runway, in episode "Adventures in Babysitting".[186]
2012–2013 Smash NBC Tom Levitt Christian Borle Tom is an openly gay composer.[187]
Dennis Phillip Spaeth Dennis is gay, and an ex-lover of Tom.[188]
Bobby Wesley Taylor Bobby is gay and was selected to be as part of the ensemble cast.[189]
Sam Strickland Leslie Odom, Jr. Sam is gay and Tom is his boyfriend.[190]
John Goodwin Neal Bledsoe John is a gay lawyer. He and Tom dated briefly.[191]
Ellis Boyd Jaime Cepero Ellis began as Tom's personal assistant, who he slept with, before becoming assistant to Broadway producer Eileen Rand. He left the series after season one and an ex-girlfriend later outed him as gay.[188]
Kyle Bishop Andy Mientus Kyle is gay, and was in relationships with Blake, Tom and Jimmy.[192]
Blake Daniel Abeles Blake is the lighting director for Hit List and he and Kyle became involved.[192]
2012–2013 Underemployed MTV Sophia Swanson Michelle Ang Sophia is a lesbian, and an aspiring writer.[193]
Laura Angel M. Wainwright Laura is lesbian, and Sophia's girlfriend for a short while.[193]
Natalie Katherine Cunningham Natalie is a lesbian, and hooks up with Sophia a few times.[193]

2013

Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2013–2018 A Place to Call Home Channel 7 James Bligh David Berry James is married but gay. He has experienced family disapproval and even horrific treatments including electroshock. The series was set in 1950s Australia, when homosexuality was illegal, and men were "held against their will in hospitals, electrocuted, pumped full of drugs and mentally abused".[194]
Harry Polson Dominic Allburn Harry is gay, and James Bligh's ex-lover.[195]
Dr. Henry Fox Tim Draxl Henry is gay, and has a relationship with James Bligh.[195]
Carolyn Bligh Sara Wiseman Carolyn is bisexual, and had an affair with Delia a long time ago.[196]
Delia Craig Maya Stange Delia is a lesbian, and had an affair with Carolyn years ago, but now back from London, they happen to be housemates.[197]
2013–2020 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ABC Joey Gutierrez Juan Pablo Raba Joey is a gay Inhuman who can melt metals, he previously had a boyfriend.[198] Joey is the first openly gay character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[199]
Marcus Benson Barry Shabaka Henley Benson is a gay scientist recruited to help with the S.H.I.E.L.D science team in season 6.[199]
Victoria Hand Saffron Burrows Victoria is a lesbian, she was eventually shot and killed in the series.[199]
Isabelle Hartley Lucy Lawless Isabelle is a lesbian, and was killed when her SUV was flipped over by the Absorbing Man.[199]
Olga Pachinko Jolene Andersen Olga is a lesbian and demolitions expert.[200]
2013–2024 Amar es para siempre
(To Love is Forever)		 Antena 3 Amelia Ledesma Carol Rovira Amelia is a lesbian. During the day she works at a hotel, and then she sings at night. She is in a secret relationship with Luisita Gómez, as the show takes place in the 1970s.[201][202]
Luisita Gómez Paula Usero Luisita Gómez is bisexual, but in a lesbian relationship with Amelia Ledesma.[201][202]
Isabel Vegas Silvia Maya Isabel is a lesbian, and an LGBT activist.[203]
Ana Rivas Marina San José Ana is a lesbian, and married to Teresa García.[201]
Teresa García Carlota Olcina Teresa is a lesbian, and married to Ana. They both die, along with their child in a fire.[201]
Sara Martín Belén González Sara is a lesbian, and a political activist for women's rights.[204]
Juanma Enrique Gimeno Juanma is gay and Gonzalo is his boyfriend.[201]
Gonzalo Nacho Casalvaque Gonzalo is gay and Juanma is his boyfriend.[201]
2013–2015 Atlantis BBC One Pythagoras Robert Emms Pythagoras and Icarus are romantically involved in the second series.[205]
Icarus Joseph Timms
2013–2016 Banshee Cinemax Job Hoon Lee Job is a cross-dressing hairdresser who moonlights as a computer hacker. His sexuality is never explicitly defined, but actor Hoon Lee described the character as "someone who is exploring identity, he feels free to explore whatever direction his identity follows".[206]
2013–2014 Betrayal ABC Jules Whitman Sofia Black-D'Elia Jules is a lesbian, and computer hacker, who has a relationship with Valerie.[207]
Valerie McAllister Elizabeth McLaughlin Valerie is lesbian, and falls for Jules.[208]
2013–2014 The Bridge FX Adriana Perez Emily Rios Adriana is a lesbian newspaper reporter.[209]
Lucy Alyssa Diaz Lucy is a lesbian nurese and Adriana's girlfriend, introduced in season 2.[210]
2013–2017 Broadchurch ITV Maggie Radcliffe Carolyn Pickles Maggie is a lesbian, and a newspaper editor, in love with Jocelyn.[211][212]
Jocelyn Knight Charlotte Rampling Jocelyn is a lesbian, and a semi-retired barrister, in love with Maggie.[212][213]
2013 Camp NBC Todd Adam Garcia Todd and Raffi are an interracial couple raising an adopted child. They get married in season 1, episode 7, "The Wedding".[214][215]
Raffi Christopher Kirby
2013–2014 The Carrie Diaries The CW Walt Reynolds Brendan Dooling Walt is in the closet at first but after meeting Bennet, who is openly gay, he comes out and they are in a relationship.[216][217]
Bennet Wilcox Jake Robinson Bennet is openly gay and Walt's boyfriend.[218][219]
Larissa Loughlin Freema Agyeman Larissa is bisexual, a style editor at a magazine and party girl. She slept with Samantha.[220]
Samantha "Sam" Jones Lindsey Gort Sam is bisexual and slept with Larissa.[220]
Jill "Mouse" Chen Ellen Wong Mouse is a bisexual nerd. She slept with Donna.[220]
Donna LaDonna Chloe Bridges Donna is bisexual and leader of the mean girls clique in school, and generally not very nice. She slept with Mouse while drunk.[220]
Blake Ian Quinlan Blake is gay and asks Walt out on a date, but when they arrive at the restaurant, Bennet intervenes and tells Walt he wants them to be an exclusive couple.[221]
2013–2015 Da Vinci's Demons Starz Leonardo da Vinci Tom Riley Leonardo da Vinci is bisexual. The shows creator, David S. Goyer, confirmed his bisexuality, along with actor Tom Riley who said: "He is, in my mind, canonically bisexual. He is attracted to men and he is attracted to women on the show."[222][223] Da Vinci's Demons is a fictional account of Leonardo da Vinci's early life.
Jacopo Saltarelli Christopher Elson Jacopa is a gay 17-year-old goldsmith apprentice, and prostitute. Da Vinci had sex with him and was later put on trial for sodomy, with Jacopa testifying against him. The charges were eventually dropped against Da Vinci.[224]
Andrea del Verrocchio Allan Corduner In season 2, episode 5, "The Sun and the Moon", it is implied that Andrea has a sexual relationship with a handsome young man (Benedetto), who works as a picture framer in his workshop.[225]
2013 Dates Channel 4 Erica Gemma Chan Erica is a closeted lesbian. Erica goes on a blind date with Kate.[226]
Kate Katie McGrath Kate is a lesbian, and has a one-night stand with Erica, which results in a second date.[227]
2013–2015 Defiance Syfy Stahma Tarr Jaime Murray Stahma is bisexual, and a wealthy alien.[228][229]
Kenya Rosewater Mia Kirschner Kenya is a bisexual bartender and brothel owner.[228][229]
Doc Meh Yewll Trenna Keating Meh is a lesbian and is a Doctor in the town of Defiance.[228][229]
Lev Hannah Cheesman Lev is a lesbian and Doc Yewll's wife.[228][229]
Niles Pottinger James Murray Pottinger attended the same boarding school as Connor Lang, and had an unrequited gay crush on him.[230]
2013–2016 Devious Maids Lifetime Alejandro Rubio Matt Cedeño Alejandro is a closeted gay Latin music star.[231][232]
2013–2017 East Los High Hulu Camila Barrios Vannessa Vasquez Camila is bisexual and been friends with Jocelyn since high school and begin a romantic relationship.[233]
Jocelyn Reyes Andrea Sixtos Jocelyn is lesbian, and hooked up with Camila after smoking pot together.[233]
Daysi Cantu Ser Anzoategui Daysi is a queer, and a new student at East Los High.[233]
Ms. Alvarez Catherine Lazo Ms. Alvarez is a lesbian, and the school principal.[233]
Veronica Jacqueline Grace Lopez Veronica is a lesbian, and went out with Jocelyn.[233]
2013–2016 The Fall BBC Two Danielle Ferrington Niamh McGrady Dani is a lesbian.[234]
Stella Gibson Gillian Anderson Stella is bisexual.[234]
2013–2018 The Fosters Freeform Stef Adams-Foster Teri Polo Stef and Lena are a married lesbian couple. Stef has a son from a previous marriage. Stef and Lena also serve as adoptive and foster parents to additional children.[235]
Lena Adams-Foster Sherri Saum
Jude Adams Foster Hayden Byerly Jude is gay and develops romantic feelings for his best friend Connor Stevens, and they begin dating.[236][237]
Connor Stevens Gavin MacIntosh In season 2, Connor comes out as gay, shares a kiss with Jude and the two begin dating.[236]
Cole Tom Phelan Cole is a trans boy, and a teen runaway who lives at a group foster home.[235]
Noah Walker Kalama Epstein Noah is gay and Jude's second boyfriend.[238]
Monte Porter Annika Marks Monte is bisexual and becomes the school principal of Lena's charter school in Season 2. She later gets in trouble for kissing a student.[239]
Aaron Baker Elliot Fletcher Aaron is a trans man who becomes Callie's boyfriend.[240]
Ximena Sinfuego Lisseth Chavez Ximena is a lesbian, and captain of the roller-derby team.[235]
Jack Downey Tanner Buchanan Jack shares a kiss with Jude to make him feel better after his breakup with Connor. Jack is later beaten to death by an abusive foster father.[241][242]
Carmen Cruz Alicia Sixtos Carmen is a lesbian living at Girls United who has been involved with gangs, drugs, and kidnapping.[235]
Jenna Paul Suzanne Cryer Jenna is a lesbian, and an old friend of Stef and Lena.[235]
Sally Benton Pepi Sonuga Sally is a lesbian, and accuses the principal of kissing her.[235]
Tess Bayfield Kristen Ariza Tess is bisexual and Steph's high-school crush.[235]
Kelly Paul Alice Dodd Kelly is a lesbian, and Jenna's ex-wife.[235]
Lara Brit Manor Lara is lesbian, and makes a pass at Tess.[235]
2013–2015 Hannibal NBC Will Graham Hugh Dancy Will and Hannibal are in love with each other.[243][non-primary source needed][244][245][246][247][248][249][250][251]
Hannibal Lecter Mads Mikkelsen
Alana Bloom Caroline Dhavernas Alana is bisexual and Margot is homosexual. They are married.[252][253][254]
Margot Verger Katharine Isabelle
2013–2015 Hit the Floor VH1 Jude Kinkade Brent Antonello Jude is gay and Zero is a closeted bisexual basketball player, Jude is also Zero's agent. Jude and Zero begin having casual sex in season 2. In season 3, Zero comes out by kissing Jude in public, and the two are now in a committed relationship.[255][256][257]
Zero
(real name Gideon)		 Adam Senn
Lucas Jonathan Bennett Lucas is a gay basketball agent, and had an affair with Jude, making Zero jealous.[258]
Noah Kristian Kordula Noah is gay and Jude's boyfriend in season 4.[259]
2013–2018 House of Cards Netflix Frank Underwood Kevin Spacey Frank has been shown to have sexual encounters with both men and women. The series creator, Beau Willimon, said that Frank ignores the label of being bisexual or gay, and is simply attracted to people regardless of their gender.[260]
Edward Meechum Nathan Darrow Meechum is a Secret Service agent assigned to Frank Underwood, and has a threesome with him and Claire Underwood in season 2, episode "Chapter 24".[260]
Rachel Posner Rachel Brosnahan Rachel is a bisexual prostitute.[261]
Lisa Williams Kate Lyn Sheil Lisa is lesbian, and Rachel's lover.[261]
Michael Corrigan Christian Camargo Michael is a gay rights activist, imprisoned by the Russian government. He eventually hangs himself in his cell, refusing a deal to be released if he apologizes to Russia for his unlawful actions, in season 3, episode "Chapter 32".[262]
John Pasternak Todd Alan Crain John is Michael Corrigan's husband.[262]
2013-2014 In the Flesh BBC Three Kieren Walker Luke Newberry Kieren is pansexual and the protagonist of the show. Kieren was implied to have been in a romantic relationship with Rick Macy, who died in Afghanistan before the events of the show, ending their relationship. In series 2, Kieren begins dating Simon Monroe.[263]
Jemima Walker Harriet Cains Jem is Kieren's younger sister. While never explicitly stated or explored in the series, series creator Dominic Mitchell stated on Twitter that Jem is bisexual.[264][non-primary source needed]
Betty DeMillo Annaleigh Ashford Betty is a lesbian sex worker and an early research subject in Masters and Johnson's study.[265]
Helen Sarah Silverman Helen is lesbian. Betty and Helen are in a long-term relationship. Helen gets pregnant and dies during childbirth.[266]
2013–2016 Masters of Sex Showtime Barton Scully Beau Bridges Barton is a closeted gay and the provost at the university where Masters initiates his study.[267]
Dale Finn Wittrock Dale is gay and a hustler whom Scully patronizes.[267]
Carl Bobby Campo Carl is gay and a hustler, and has sex with Dale.[267]
Guy Nick Clifford Guy is a closeted gay.[268]
Sarah unknown baby Sarah is intersex. The blood work suggests Sarah is a boy.[269]
2013 Murder in Passing YouTube Epicene Alexander Chapman Epicene is a trans woman detective assigned to investigate the murder of Mars Brito, a trans man bike courier. The show was originally broadcast as a series of 30-second episodes on advertising video screens in the Toronto Transit Commission's subway system.[270]
Mars Brito Chase Joynt Mars Brito is a trans man bike courier, whose murder sparks an investigation into his death.[271] The noirish black and white series is now on YouTube.[272]
2013–2015 My Mad Fat Diary E4 Archie Dan Cohen Archie is revealed to be gay when he is caught spying on the men's changing room in the leisure centre where he works.[273]
2013–2019 Orange Is the New Black Netflix Piper Chapman Taylor Schilling Piper is bisexual and the protagonist of the series. She was in a relationship with Alex before breaking up with her and becoming engaged to Larry Bloom.[274]
Alex Vause Laura Prepon Alex is lesbian, and an ex-drug dealer.[275][276]
Sophia Burset Laverne Cox Sophia is a trans woman. (Laverne Cox is transgender in real life. The Advocate suggested that Orange is the New Black is the first women-in-prison series that includes a real transgender woman playing the role of a transgender person.[277])
Nicky Nichols Natasha Lyonne Nicky is a lesbian.[278]
Crazy Eyes Uzo Aduba Crazy Eyes is a lesbian.[278]
Carrie "Big Boo" Black Lea DeLaria Big Boo is a lesbian.[278][279]
Tricia Miller Madeline Brewer Tricia is a lesbian.[278]
Poussey Washington Samira Wiley Poussey is a lesbian.[278]
Lorna Morello Yael Stone Lorna is bisexual and has been involved with men and women.[280]
Brook Soso Kimiko Glenn Brook is pansexual. She revealed that she is attracted to people, not genders.[281]
Artesian McCullough Emily Tarver Artesian is a lesbian correctional officer.[282]
Maureen Kukudio Emily Althaus Maureen is a lesbian.[283]
Shani Abboud Marie-Lou Nahhas Shani is a lesbian.[284]
Stella Carlin Ruby Rose Stella is a lesbian.[285]
Zelda Alicia Witt Zelda is a lesbian.[286][287]
Desi Piscatella Brad William Henke Desi is an openly gay correctional officer.[288]
Dayanara "Daya" Diaz Dasha Polanco Dayanara is "gay for the stay". She is dating Dominga.[289]
Dominga "Daddy" Duarte Vicci Martinez Dominga is lesbian.[290]
2013–2017 Orphan Black Space
BBC America		 Cosima Niehaus Tatiana Maslany Cosima is lesbian and a graduate student in biology, and one of the clones.[291]
Felix Dawkins Jordan Gavaris Felix is gay and the foster brother and confidant of Sarah, the show's main protagonist.[292]
Delphine Cormier Evelyne Brochu Delphine is bisexual and in a relationship with Cosima.[293]
Tony Sawicki Tatiana Maslany Tony is a transgender clone introduced in Season 2.[294]
Shay Davydov Ksenia Solo Shay is a lesbian and had a brief relationship with Cosima.[295]
Sarah Manning Tatiana Maslany Sarah is bisexual. This was later confirmed as true by Tatiana Maslany at Comic Con 2016.[296]
Camilla Torres Tatiana Maslany Camilla is a lesbian.[297]
2013– Peaky Blinders BBC Two James Josh O'Connor James is a gay writer who lives with Ada Shelby and her son, Karl.[298]
2013–2016 Please Like Me ABC Josh Josh Thomas Josh is openly gay, and dates several men throughout the series.[299]
Geoffrey Wade Briggs Geoffrey was Josh's first boyfriend.[300]
Patrick Charles Cottier Patrick is gay and had a brief fling with Josh.[301]
Arnold Keegan Joyce Arnold was Josh's boyfriend through most of the series.[302]
Hannah Hannah Gadsby Hannah is a lesbian, and lives with Josh's mother.[303]
Ben David Quirk Ben is bisexual and was a one-night stand of Josh's.[304][305]
Kyah Freya Stafford Kyah is lesbian, and Hannah's ex-girlfriend.[306]
2013–2020 Ray Donovan Showtime Lena Katherine Moennig Lena is lesbian, and a personal assistant working for titular character Ray.[307]
Tommy Wheeler Austin Nichols Tommy is a closeted gay actor.[308]
Justine Alexandra Turshen Justine is bisexual and was Lena's girlfriend.[309]
Chloe Hunter Alex Saxon Chloe is a trans woman and a sex worker.[310]
Jeannie Rya Kihlstedt Jeannie is lesbian, and Lena's ex-girlfriend.[311]
2013–2018 The Tunnel Sky Atlantic
Canal+		 Elise Wassermann Clémence Poésy Elise is bisexual and has had sex with men out of practical necessity and has not experienced emotional involvement with any sex partner. Until she met Eryka Klein, Elise had never felt romantic attraction for someone. She falls in love with Eryka.[312][313]
Eryka Klein Laura De Boer Eryka (lesbian) falls in love with Elise.[312]
2013–2015 Under the Dome CBS Carolyn Hill Aisha Hinds Hill and Calvert are raising a daughter, Norrie Calvert-Hill, together.[314]
Alice Calvert Samantha Mathis Alice is a lesbian.[314]
2013–2020 Vikings History Ragnar Lothbrok Travis Fimmel Ragnar is bisexual and on multiple occasions, has asked Athelstan to join him and Lagertha in bed.[315]
Lagertha Katheryn Winnick Lagertha is bisexual. In the season 4 time jump, she has been with Astrid for about 7 years.[316]
Astrid Josefin Asplund Astrid is bisexual. In season 4, she has been in a relationship with Lagertha for 7 years. In season 5, after being kidnapped by King Harald, she marries him and grows to become fond of him.[317]
2013– Wentworth SoHo Franky Doyle Nicole da Silva Franky is lesbian.[318][319]
Erica Davidson Leeanna Walsman Erica is bisexual.[320]
Kim Chang Ra Chapman Kim is bisexual.[321]
Joan Ferguson Pamela Rabe Joan is lesbian.[322]
Maxine Conway Socratis Otto Maxine is a transgender woman.[323]
Bridget Westfall Libby Tanner Bridget is lesbian.[324]
Lucy Gambaro Sally-Anne Upton Lucy is lesbian.[325]
Allie Novak Kate Jenkinson Allie is lesbian.[326]
Bea Smith Danielle Cormack Bea is bisexual.[327]
Jodie Spiteri Pia Miranda Jodie is bisexual.[328]
Sean Brody Rick Donald Sean is gay and had a sexual relationship with Jake in the past.[329]
Jake Stewart Bernard Curry Jake was in a sexual relationship with Sean.[329]
Lou Kelly Kate Box Lou is lesbian.[330]
Ruby Mitchell Rarriwuy Hick Ruby is lesbian.[331]
Marie Winter Susie Porter Marie is bisexual.[332]
Maxine Conway Socratis Otto Maxine is a trans woman.[323]
Reb Keane Zoe Terakes Reb is a trans man.[333]
Spike Baxter Kate Elliott Spike is lesbian.[334]
Zara Dragovich Natalia Novikova Zara is lesbian.[335]
Dana Malouf Daniielle Alexis Dana is a trans woman.[336]
Jianna Riley Tasia Zalar Jianna is lesbian.[337]
Shelley Hayes Alinta Chidzey Shelley is lesbian.[338]

2014

Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2014– The 100 The CW Lexa Alycia Debnam-Carey Lexa is a lesbian.[339]
Clarke Griffin Eliza Taylor Clarke Griffin is bisexual. In season 1, Clarke has a relationship with Finn; in season 2 Clarke and Lexa kiss and consummate their relationship in season 3.[340]
Niylah Jessica Harmon Niylah is a lesbian.[341]
Nathan Miller Jarod Joseph Nathan Miller is gay.[342]
Bryan Jonathan Whitesell Bryan is gay.[343]
Eric Jackson Sachin Sahel Eric Jackson is gay.[344]
2014–2019 The Affair Showtime Trevor Solloway Jadon Sand Trevor Solloway is a gay teen. He is the son of the main couple.[345]
2014–2017 Black Sails Starz James Flint Toby Stephens James Flint is bisexual and was in a past relationship with Thomas (revealed in season two) and his wife, Miranda. Flint and Thomas's separation was the reason for Flint waging war against the British empire.[346]
Eleanor Guthrie Hannah New Eleanor Guthrie is bisexual. In season one, she is in a relationship with Max.[347]
Max Jessica Parker Kennedy Max is a lesbian. She is Eleanor's lover, then has a romantic relationship with Anne.[348]
Anne Bonny Clara Paget Anne Bonny is bisexual. She starts a relationship with Max in season two.[349]
Thomas Hamilton Rupert Penry-Jones Thomas Hamilton was Flint's lover.[350]
2014– Bosch Amazon Prime Video Grace Billets Amy Aquino Grace Billets has a lesbian affair with a Black female colleague in the LAPD, Kizmin Rider.[351][352][353] She is a lieutenant who is a supervisor of the show's protagonist, Harry Bosch, at Hollywood Station.[354][355]
Kizmin Rider Rose Rollins The girlfriend of Grace Billets and detective with the LAPD.[351][356]
2014–2016 Carmilla Vervegirl Carmilla Karnstein Natasha Negovanlis Carmilla Karnstein is a 100+ year old lesbian vampire.[citation needed]
Laura Hollis Elise Bauman Laura Hollis is a lesbian. Carmilla and Laura are in a relationship.[citation needed]
Danny Lawrence Sharon Belle Danny Lawrence is a lesbian.[citation needed]
S. LaFontaine Kaitlyn Alexander LaFontaine is non-binary.[citation needed]
2014–2015 Chasing Life Freeform Brenna Carver Haley Ramm Brenna Carver is bisexual. She begins a relationship with Greer, despite the fact that Brenna already had a boyfriend. Later she chooses Greer over her boyfriend and they begin a relationship.[357]
Greer Danville Gracie Dzienny Greer Danville is a lesbian.[358]
Margo Aurora Perrineau Margo is a lesbian.[359]
Juliet Leisha Hailey Juliet is a lesbian.[360]
2014–2016 Faking It MTV Amy Raudenfeld Rita Volk Amy Raudenfeld is a lesbian.[361]
Shane Harvey Michael Willett Shane Harvey is openly gay.[362][363]
Lauren Cooper Bailey De Young Lauren Cooper is intersex.[364]
Reagan Yvette Monreal Reagan is lesbian and Amy's girlfriend in season 2.[365]
Noah Elliot Fletcher Noah is a trans man.[363]
Sabrina Sophia Ali Sabrina is a lesbian.[366]
2014–2015 Finding Carter MTV Bird Vanessa Morgan Bird is bisexual and Madison is her love interest.[367]
Madison Molly Kunz Madison is lesbian.[368]
2014– The Flash The CW David Singh Patrick Sabongui David Singh is openly gay and the Central City police commander. He is married to Rob.[369]
Rob Jeremy Schuetze Rob is gay.[369]
Hartley Rathaway Andy Mientus Hartley Rathaway is openly gay.[370]
Nora West-Allen Jessica Parker Kennedy Nora West-Allen is queer.[371]
Kate Kane Ruby Rose Kate Kane is lesbian.[369]
Marlize DeVoe Kim Engelbrecht Marlize DeVoe is bisexual.[372]
Alex Danvers Chyler Leigh Alex Danvers is lesbian (guest appearance - 2017).[373]
2014 Glue E4 James Warwick Billy Howle James Warwick and Caleb "Cal" Bray were romantically involved.[374]
Caleb "Cal" Bray Tommy Lawrence Knight Caleb "Cal" Bray and James Warwick were romantically involved, before Cal was murdered.[374]
2014–2019 Gotham Fox Renee Montoya Victoria Cartagena Renee Montoya is lesbian, and is the ex-girlfriend of Barbara Kean.[375]
Barbara Kean Erin Richards Barbara Kean is bisexual.[375]
Tabitha Galavan Jessica Lucas Tabitha Galavan is bisexual.[376]
The Lady Michelle Gomez The Lady is bisexual.[377]
Oswald Cobblepot Robin Lord Taylor Oswald Cobblepot is in love with Edward Nygma.[378]
2014– Grantchester ITV Leonard Finch Al Weaver Leonard Finch is gay.[379]
Daniel Marlowe Oliver Dimsdale Daniel Marlowe is gay.[379][380]
Alex Simms Tom Turner Alex Simms is gay.[379]
2014–2017 Halt and Catch Fire AMC Joe MacMillan Lee Pace Joe MacMillan is bisexual and a main character of the show.[381]
Malcolm "Lev" Levitan August Emerson Lev is openly gay.[382]
Haley Clark Susanna Skaggs Haley Clark is revealed to be lesbian in season 4.[383]
2014–2015 Heartless Kanal 5 Sofie Julie Zangenberg Sofie is a succubus lesbian that feeds on the life force of humans. She falls in love with Emilie.[384]
Emilie Julie Christiansen Emilie is lesbian and falls in love with Sofie.[384]
2014– How to Get Away with Murder ABC Annalise Keating Viola Davis Annalise Keating is pansexual. She teaches law at college.[385][386]
Eve Rothlo Famke Janssen Eve Rothlo is lesbian.[387]
Connor Walsh Jack Falahee Connor Walsh is a gay law student. Connor Walsh and Oliver Hampton begin to date on and off throughout the seasons, culminating in their marriage in season 5.[388][389]
Oliver Hampton Conrad Ricamora Oliver Hampton is gay and an I.T. specialist whom Connor Walsh first seduced to get information. Over time, the two develop feelings for each other. They marry in season 5, and remain happy.[388][389]
Bonnie Winterbottom Liza Weil Bonnie Winterbottom is bisexual.[390]
Aiden Walker Elliot Knight Aiden Walker is bisexual. He slept with Connor and was engaged to a woman.[391]
Simon Drake Behzad Dabu Simon Drake is gay.[392]
Tegan Price Amirah Vann Tegan Price is lesbian.[393]
Jeff Walsh D.W. Moffett Jeff Walsh is gay. He is Connor's dad.[394]
Ted Jim Abele Ted is gay and married to Jeff Walsh.[394]
Jill Hartford Alexandra Billings Jill Hartford is a trans woman.[389]
Claire Telesco Melinda Page Hamilton Claire Telesco is a lesbian.[395]
Cora Mercedes Mason Cora is bisexual. She is Tegan's ex-wife.[396]
Nanda Hashim Ramona DuBarry Nanda Hashim is bisexual.[397]
Dani Alvodar Alyssa Diaz Dani Alvodar is a lesbian.[398]
2014–2019 Jane the Virgin The CW Luisa Alver Yara Martinez Luisa Alver is lesbian.[399]
Rose Solano Bridget Regan Rose Solano is lesbian.[399]
Wesley Masters Brian Jordan Alvarez Wesley Masters is an openly gay writer attending grad school with Jane.[400]
Krishna Shelly Bhalla Krishna is lesbian and Petra's secretary.[401]
Adam Alvaro Tyler Posey Adam Alvaro is bisexual.[402]
Jane Ramos Rosario Dawson Jane Ramos is openly lesbian and a shady lawyer.[399]
Petra Andel Yael Grobglas Petra Andel is queer.[399]
Eileen Elisabeth Röhm Eileen is lesbian.[403]
Marlene Donaldson Melanie Mayron Marlene Donaldson is lesbian.[404]
Susanna Barnett Megan Ketch Susanna Barnett is lesbian.[405]
Allison Iyari Limon Allison is lesbian.[406]
Dana A Leslie Kies Dana is lesbian.[407]
Leona Zelda Williams Leona is lesbian.[408]
2014– Janet King ABC1 Janet King Marta Dusseldorp Janet King and Ashleigh Larsson are a lesbian couple.[409]
Ash Larsson Aimee Pedersen Ash Larsson is lesbian.[409]
Bianca Grieve Anita Hegh In Season 3, Janet King and Bianca Grieve enter into a relationship.[410]
2014–2017 Kingdom Audience Network Nate Kulina Nick Jonas Nate Kulina is a closeted gay MMA fighter.[411]
Will Jonathan Howard Will is gay and Nate's love interest.[412]
2014–2018 The Last Ship TNT Alisha Granderson Christina Elmore Alisha Granderson is lesbian.[413]
Kelsi Baker Caitlin Gerard Kelsi Baker is lesbian.[414]
2014–2018 The Librarians TNT Cassandra Killian Lindy Booth Cassandra Killian is bisexual.[415]
2014–2015 Looking HBO Patrick Murray Jonathan Groff Patrick Murray is gay and a video-game developer.[416][417]
Agustín Lanuez Frankie J. Alvarez Agustín Lanuez is gay.[418]
Dom Basaluzzo Murray Bartlett Dom Basaluzzo is gay.[419]
Kevin Matheson Russell Tovey Kevin Matheson is gay.[420]
Ricardo "Richie" Donado Ventura Raúl Castillo Ricardo "Richie" Donado Ventura is gay.[421]
Frank O. T. Fagbenle Frank is gay.[417]
Lynn Scott Bakula Lynn is gay.[417]
Eddie Daniel Franzese Eddie is gay.[422]
2014– Madam Secretary CBS Blake Moran Erich Bergen Blake Moran comes out as bisexual at the end of season 3.[423]
Kat Sandoval Sara Ramirez Kat Sandoval is bisexual.[424][425]
Ali Krieger Ali Krieger Ali Krieger is a lesbian. She does a public service announcement for equal pay. She is a member of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women's Soccer team.[426][427]
Ashlyn Harris Ashlyn Harris Ashlyn Harris is a lesbian. She does a public service announcement for equal pay. She is a member of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women's Soccer team.[427]
Maryam Gagulia Amanda M. Rodriguez Maryam Gagulia is a lesbian.[428]
Ana Ivanba Anastasia Baranova Ana Ivanba is a lesbian.[429]
2014 Matador El Rey Network Reyna Flores Eve Torres Reyna Flores is a lesbian. She is a sideline news reporter.[430][431]
Silda Patel Mouzam Makkar Silda Patel is a lesbian. She is Reyna Flores' secret girlfriend.[430][432]
2014–2016 The Mysteries of Laura NBC Max Carnegie Max Jenkins Max Carnegie is gay.[433]
2014– NCIS: New Orleans CBS Tammy Gregorio Vanessa Ferlito Tammy Gregorio is a lesbian.[434]
Eva Azarova Cassidy Freeman Eva Azarova is a lesbian.[435]
Hannah Lee Meghan Ory Hannah Lee is a lesbian.[436]
2014–2017 The Night Shift NBC Drew Allister Brendan Fehr Drew Allister is gay.[437]
Rick Luke Macfarlane Rick is Drew's boyfriend, introduced in season 1, episode 6 when he is involved in a bus accident.[437]
2014 Nikki & Nora: The N&N Files YouTube Nikki Beaumont Liz Vassey Nikki Beaumont is a lesbian private detective in New Orleans. She investigates cases with her partner Nora, who is also her lover.[438][439]
Nora Delaney Christina Cox Nora Delaney is a lesbian, and a private investigator. Her partner is Nikki, who is also her lover.[438][439]
2014– Nord bei Nordwest Das Erste Hannah Wagner Jana Klinge Hannah Wagner is lesbian. The police officer arrives in the fictional village Schwanitz to succeed the deceased Lona Vogt. She answers the question of when her husband will come by stating: "I don't have a husband. I like women."[440][441]
2014– Outlander Starz Duke of Sandringham Simon Callow The Duke of Sandringham is queer.[442]
Jonathan Randall
(aka Black Jack)		 Tobias Menzies Black Jack is queer.[443][444]
Lord John Grey David Berry Lord John Grey is gay.[445]
2014 Øyevitne NRK Philip Axel Bøyum Philip and Henning are 15-year-old boys secretly in love. After witnessing a murder at a quarry, they vow to never tell anyone in order to keep their relationship a secret.[446][447]
Henning Odin Waage
2014–2015 Red Band Society Fox Sarah Souders Andrea Parker Sarah Souders is bisexual.[448]
Kenji Gomez-Rejon Wilson Cruz Kenji Gomez-Rejon is a gay nurse.[449]
Daniella Tricia O'Kelley Daniella is a lesbian.[450]
2014 Star-Crossed The CW Sophia Brina Palencia Sophia is pansexual and has a crush on Taylor.[451]
Nikki Nicola Correia-Damude Nikki is lesbian.[452]
2014–2019 Transparent Amazon Prime Video Maura Pfefferman Jeffrey Tambor Maura Pfefferman is a trans woman. She was killed off in the series finale.[453][454]
Sarah Pfefferman Amy Landecker Sarah Pfefferman is bisexual. She is the oldest of the Pfefferman children.[455]
Tammy Cashman Melora Hardin Tammy Cashman is a lesbian.[456]
Sydney Feldman Carrie Brownstein Sydney Feldman is bisexual.[457]
Ali Pfefferman Gaby Hoffmann Ali Pfefferman is bisexual. Ali is the youngest of the Pfefferman children.[458]
Davina Alexandra Billings Davina is a trans woman.[459]
Shea Trace Lysette Shea is a trans woman.[460]
Tanta Gittel Hari Nef Tanta Gittel is a trans woman.[461]
Leslie Mackinaw Cherry Jones Leslie Mackinaw is a lesbian. Leslie was introduced in the second season.[462]
Vicki Anjelica Huston Vicki has an emotional sexual relationship with Maura.[463]
Barb Tig Notaro Barb is a lesbian. She was a very minor character.[464]
Lila Alia Shawkat Lila is bisexual.[465]
Marcy Bradley Whitford Marcy is a cross-dresser and went to trans camp, where they were free to express their femininity, with Maura.[466]
Adriana Hailie Sahar Adriana is a trans woman.[467]
Carmen Mariana Marroquin Carmen is a trans woman.[468]
Eleanor Zackary Drucker Eleanor is a trans woman.[469]
Lorena Harmony Santana Lorena is a trans woman.[470]
Zelda Becky Thyre Zelda is a lesbian.[471]
Celeste Jill Soloway Celeste is a lesbian.[472]
Elizah Edwards Alexandra Grey Elizah Edwards is a trans woman.[473]
Omar Rocco Kayiatos Omar is a trans man.[474]
Bella Bobbi Salvör Menuez Bella is a lesbian.[475]
Dale Ian Harvie Dale is a trans man.[476]
Pony Jiz Lee Pony is queer.[477]
2014– True Detective HBO Paul Woodrugh Taylor Kitsch Paul Woodrugh is a closeted gay detective and war veteran (season 2). He had an intimate relationship with a squadmate. He's in relationship with a woman but has to take viagra to have sex with her.[478]
Tom Purcell Scoot McNairy Tom Purcell is gay and closeted. He's the father of two missing children.[479]
2014–2016 Tyrant FX Sammy Al-Fayeed Noah Silver Sammy Al-Fayeed is gay, living in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Abbudin, where homosexuality is illegal. His boyfriend is killed by ISIS.[480][481]
Abdul Mehdi Dehbi Abdul is a closeted young man whose family has long served as security for the Al-Fayeed family.[482]
Haitham El-Amin Raphael Acloque Professor Haitham El-Amin has a secret relationship with Samy.[483]

2015

Year Show Network Character Actor Notes
2015–2018 12 Monkeys Syfy Oliver Peters Ramon de Ocampo Oliver Peters is a gay widow. In season 1, episode 10, Oliver makes reference to his dead husband.[484]
2015–2017 American Crime
(season 2)		 ABC Network Eric Tanner Joey Pollari Eric Tanner is a closeted gay high school basketball player accused of sexual assaulting Taylor Blaine at a party. He is forced to come out after being questioned by the police, by showing them sexually explicit texts between him and Taylor. During one scene in the show Eric says, "I'm gay but I'm not a faggot", which was the first time that word was said on ABC.[485][486]
Taylor Blaine Connor Jessup Taylor Blaine is a closeted gay teen who accuses members on the high school basketball team of sexually assaulting him, and posting photos of the assault online. He too is forced to come out when Eric reveals the sexually explicit text messages between the two, which show Taylor actually went to the party to hook up with Eric. Meanwhile, Taylor's mom gets the police involved, which Taylor really doesn't want.[485][487]
Luke Taylor John Smith Luke is gay and shares a passionate kiss with Taylor.[488]
2015–2016 Aquarius NBC Charles Manson Gethin Anthony Charles Manson is bisexual. He had sex with Ken in exchange for giving him money for living. John McNamara, the creator of the show, said the story about Manson is historical fiction.[489][490]
Ken Karn Brían F. O'Byrne Ken Karn is gay and came out to his daughter.[491]
2015 Backstrom Fox Gregory Valentine Thomas Dekker Gregory Valentine is gay, an ex-hustler, and an entrepreneurial crook.[492]
2015 Banana E4 Freddie Baxter Freddie Fox Freddie Baxter is bisexual/pansexual (though it is never named), and is completely "hardwired to fuck", according to actor Freddie Fox.[493][494]
Dean Monroe Fisayo Akinade Dean Monroe is gay.[495]
Henry Best Vincent Franklin Henry Best is a gay middle-aged insurance salesman, happily settled with his boyfriend of nine years, Lance Sullivan.[496]
Lance Sullivan Cyril Nri Lance Sullivan is gay.[496]
Vivienne "Scotty" Scott Letitia Wright Vivienne "Scotty" Scott is a lesbian.[497]
Vanessa Moore Lynn Hunter Vanessa Moore is a lesbian.[498]
Sian Moore Georgia Henshaw Sian Moore is a lesbian.[499]
Violet Hannah John-Kamen Violet is a lesbian, and likes to party.[500]
Amy Charlie Covell Amy is a neurotic lesbian.[501]
Helen Brears Bethany Black Helen Brears is a trans woman.[502]
Kay T'Nia Miller Kay is a lesbian.[503]
2015–2020 Blindspot NBC Bethany Mayfair Marianne Jean-Baptiste Bethany Mayfair is a lesbian, and assistant Director In Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office.[504]
Sofia Varma Sarita Choudhury Sophia Varma is a lesbian, and former girlfriend of Bethany. She faked her death.[505]
Alexandra Eisa Davis Alexandra is a lesbian, she was in a relationship with Bethandy until she got stabbed.[506]
Rich Dotcom Ennis Esmer Rich Dotcom is bisexual.[507]
2015–2018 Casual Hulu Laura Meyers Tara Lynne Barr Laura Meyers is a bisexual teenage girl who is continually exploring her sexual orientation.[508]
Aubrey Dylan Gelula Aubrey is bisexual. Her boyfriend is Max, and she has casual sex with Laura.[509]
Tathiana Lorenza Izzo Tathiana is a lesbian, and Laura's girlfriend for a while.[510]
Emmy Eliza Coupe Emmy is bisexual. Her boyfriend is Alex, and he breaks up with her after discovering she had sex with his sister.[511]
Alyssa Teri Andrez Alyssa is bisexual. She was invited for a threesome with Alex and Emmy, but Alex gets cold feet.[512]
2015– Cheetah In August Vimeo August Chandler Andre Myers August Chandler struggles to understand his mental condition or sexual power. The series is described as a black gay web series.[513]
2015– Club de Cuervos Netflix Aitor Cardoné Alosian Vivancos Aitor Cardoné is a pansexual soccer player.[514]
2015–2018 Code Black CBS Malaya Pineda Melanie Chandra Malaya Pineda is lesbian and a second year resident as of season 2.[515]
Carla Niven Shiri Appleby Carla Niven is bisexual and Malaya's former girlfriend.[516]
Noa Kean Emily Tyra Noa Kean is bisexual, and works in the ER.[517]
2015 Complications USA Network Gretchen Polk Jessica Szohr Gretchen Polk is a lesbian.[518]
2015–2019 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend The CW White Josh Wilson David Hull White Josh is gay.[519]
Darryl Whitefeather Pete Gardner Darryl Whitefeather is bisexual, and in a relationship with White Josh but eventually marries a woman.[520]
Maya Esther Povitsky Maya is bisexual.[521]
Valencia Perez Gabrielle Ruiz Valencia Perez becomes aware that she is bisexual when she starts dating a woman named Beth (Emma Willmann) late in Season 3.[522]
2015 Cucumber Channel 4 Freddie Baxter Freddie Fox Freddie Baxter is bisexual, and is completely "hardwired to fuck", according to actor Freddie Fox.[493][494]
Dean Monroe Fisayo Akinade Dean Monroe is gay.[495]
Henry Best Vincent Franklin Henry Best is a gay middle-aged insurance salesman, happily settled with his boyfriend of nine years, Lance Sullivan.[496]
Lance Sullivan Cyril Nri Lance Sullivan is gay.[496]
Vivienne "Scotty" Scott Letitia Wright Vivienne "Scotty" Scott is a lesbian.[497]
Vanessa Moore Lynn Hunter Vanessa Moore is a lesbian.[498]
Sian Moore Georgia Henshaw Sian Moore is a lesbian.[499]
Violet Hannah John-Kamen Violet is a lesbian, and likes to party.[500]
Amy Charlie Covell Amy is a neurotic lesbian.[501]
Helen Brears Bethany Black Helen Brears is a trans woman.[502]
Kay T'Nia Miller Kay is a lesbian.[503]
2015 Cuffs BBC One Jake Vickers Jacob Ifan Jake Vickers is gay.[523][524]
Simon Reddington Andrew Hawley Simon Reddington is gay.[525]
Donna Prager Eleanor Matsuura Donna Prager is a lesbian.[526]
Alice Gove Pippa Nixon Alice Gove is a lesbian.[527]
2015–2017 Dark Matter Syfy Two Melissa O'Neil Two is bisexual.[528]
Dr. Irena Shaw Zoie Palmer Irena Shaw is a lesbian.[529]
2015 Deutschland 83 RTL Television
SundanceTV		 Alexander Edel Ludwig Trepte Alexander Edel is the rebellious son of General Edel and has sex with Tobias.[530][531][532]
Tobias Tischbier Alexander Beyer Tobias Tischbier is gay and works as a professor at the University of Bonn.[530][532]
Felix von Schwerin Florian Bartholomäi Felix von Schwerin is gay.[530][532]
2015 Dig USA Detective Golan Cohen Ori Pfeffer Detective Golan Cohen is a gay detective. He lives with his son and with Udi.[533]
Udi Tsahi Halevi Udi is Golan's boyfriend.[534]
2015–2018 È arrivata la felicità Rai 1 Valeria Camilli Giulia Bevilacqua Valeria Camilli and Rita Nardelli are lesbians.[535][536]
Rita Nardelli Federica De Cola
2015–2020 Empire Fox Jamal Lyon Jussie Smollett Jamal Lyon is gay, he is the middle son of the Lyon family, and a talented singer-songwriter.[537][538]
Michael Sanchez Rafael de la Fuente Michael Sanchez is gay and Jamal's ex-boyfriend.[539]
Tiana Brown Serayah McNeill Tiana Brown is bisexual.[540]
India Spring Elizabeth Whitson India Spring is lesbian, and had an affair with Tiana Brown.[540]
Ryan Morgan Eka Darville Ryan Morgan is an openly gay filmmaker. He hooks up with Jamal.[541]
Mimi Whiteman Marisa Tomei Mimi Whiteman is a lesbian.[542]
D-Major
(aka Derek)		 Tobias Truvillion D-Major is Jamal Lyon's secret lover. He is a music producer.[543][544]
Tory Ash Rumer Willis Tory Ash was flirting and soaking in a hot tub with Tiana.[545]
Rhonda Lyon Kaitlin Doubleday Rhonda Lyon is bisexual.[546]
Freda Gatz Bre-Z Freda Gatz is a lesbian.[547][548]
Melody Barnes Alexandra Grey Melody Barnes is a trans woman. She is the victim of transphobia when Lucious finds out she is transgender, and he refuses to let her sing.[549]
Camilla Marks-Whiteman Naomi Campbell Camilla Marks-Whiteman is bisexual.[550]
2015–2022 The Expanse SyFy
Amazon Prime Video		 Anna Volovodov Elizabeth Mitchell Anna Volovodov is a lesbian and has a wife and daughter.[551]
Julie Mao Florence Faivre Julie Mao is pansexual, according to her dating profile.[552]
Camina Drummer Cara Gee Camina Drummer is pansexual.[553]
Oksana Sandrine Holt Oksana is pansexual.[554]
Namono Volovodov Raven Dauda Namono Volovodov is a lesbian.[555]
2015 Eye Candy MTV Connor North John Garet Stoker Connor North is gay and dates Oliver in Season 1.[556]
Oliver Parker Pogue
2015–2023 Fear The Walking Dead AMC Studios Victor Strand Colman Domingo Victor Strand and Thomas Abigail are gay and were in a relationship.[557]
Thomas Abigail Dougray Scott
Althea ("Al") Szewczek-Przygocki Maggie Grace Althea ("Al") Szewczek-Przygocki is lesbian.[558]
Isabelle Sydney Lemmon Isabelle is lesbian.[558]
2015 Flesh and Bones Starz Paul Grayson Ben Daniels Paul Grayson is bisexual.[559]
Trey Karell Williams Trey is gay.[560]
Eduardo Anthony Lee Medina Eduardo is a rent boy.[559]
2015–2019 Glitch ABC1 Charlie Thompson Sean Keenan Charlie Thompson is gay and one of the characters who rises from the dead with no memory. Through a series of flashbacks he regains his memory and we learn that he was in love and in a relationship with one of his fellow soldiers.[561]
Gay Man #1 Nick Hedger Gay Man #1, Gay Man #2, Gay Older Man; characters that appeared in season 3, episode "First Times".[562]
Gay Man #2 Ben Nicholson
Gay Older Man Damian Oehme
2015 Home Fires ITV Teresa Fenchurch Leanne Best Teresa Fenchurch is a closeted lesbian.[563]
Connie Ward Rachael Elizabeth Connie Ward is a lesbian and died on a ship sunk by German U-boats.[431]
2015–2018 Humans
(aka HUM∀NS)		 Channel 4 Niska Emily Berrington Niska is pansexual, and a synth (synthetic human). She falls in love with Astrid who is a human.[564][565]
Astrid Bella Dayne Astrid is bisexual, and falls in love with Synth Niska.[564][565]
2015–2019 Into the Badlands AMC Tilda Ally Ioannides Tilda is queer. Her brief love interest is Odessa.[566]
Odessa Maddison Jaizani Odessa is a lesbian, and have a brief relationship with Tilda.[566][567]
2015–2019 Jessica Jones Netflix Jeri Hogarth Carrie-Anne Moss Jeri Hogarth is lesbian. In season 2, she finds out that she has ALS and deals with the diagnosis by having an orgy with female sex workers.[568][569][570][571]
Wendy Ross-Hogarth Robin Weigert Wendy Ross-Hogarth is lesbian and Jeri's wife. They are divorcing.[572]
Pam Susie Abromeit Pam is lesbian, and Jeri's assistant and mistress.[573]
Kith Lyonne Sarita Choudhury Kith Lyonne is bisexual.[574]
Gillian Aneesh Sheth Gillian is a trans woman, and Jessica's tough as nails assistant. Gillian is portrayed by an openly trans actress.[575]
Inez Green Leah Gibson Inez Green is bisexual.[576]
Wendy Ross-Hogarth Robin Weigert Wendy Ross-Hogarth is a lesbian, and Jeri's ex-wife.[577][578]
Makayla Cece King Makayla is a bisexual sex worker.[579]
Pam Susie Abromeit Pam is a lesbian, and Jeri's former lover.[580]
2015–2019 Killjoys Space
SyFy		 Prima "Pree" Dezz Thom Allison Prima "Pree" Dezz is gay, and promoted to governor.[581]
Kendry Delle Seyah Mayko Nguyen Kendry Delle Seyah is a lesbian.[581][582]
Aneela Kin Ritt Hannah John-Kamen Aneela Kin Ritt is a lesbian.[581][582]
Dutch Hannah John-Kamen Dutch is pansexual.[581][583]
2015 London Spy BBC Two Danny Holt Ben Whishaw Danny Holt is gay, and a warehouse worker. Alex is his boyfriend, until he is found dead.[584][585]
Alex Edward Holcroft Alex is a gay spy, and Danny's boyfriend. He is found dead locked in a trunk.[584][586]
Scottie Jim Broadbent Scottie is gay, and Danny's best friend. He scolds Alex for being secretive all the time.[584]
2015–2020 The Magicians Syfy Eliot Waugh Hale Appleman Eliot Waugh is a gay king of a fantasy realm.[587]
Quentin Coldwater Jason Ralph Quentin Coldwater is bisexual. He slept with Eliot and Margo.[588]
Dark King Sean Maguire The Dark King is gay.[589]
Margo Hanson Summer Bishil Margo Hanson is bisexual.[590]
Marina Andrieski Kacey Rohl Marina Andrieski is lesbian.[591]
2015–2021 Master of None Netflix Denise Lena Waithe Denise is the lesbian best friend of main character Dev.[592]
Alicia Naomi Ackie Alicia is Denise's wife.[593]
2015–2018 Merlí TV3 Bruno David Solans Bruno is gay and hasn't come out of the closet. He is in love with Pol, with whom he made out at a party.[594]
Oliver Iñaki Mur Oliver is gay.[594]
Pol Carlos Cuevas Pol's sexual preference has been questioned In the second season Bruno and Pol have sex.[594]
Quima Manel Barceló Quima is a trans woman.[594]
2015–2019 Mr. Robot USA Network Gideon Goddard Michel Gill Gideon Goddard is gay, and the boss of the main character, Elliot.[595]
Tyrell Wellick Martin Wallström Tyrell Wellick is bisexual and sleeps with Anwar Raziz.[596]
Whiterose BD Wong Whiterose, the leader of a hacking collective, is a transgender woman.[597]
Harry Davis Randy Harrison Harry Davis is gay and Gideon's partner.[595][596]
Anwar Raziz Mitchell Winter Anwar Raziz is gay.[596]
Carla Eve Lindley Carla is transgender.[598]
Dominique DiPierro Grace Gummer Dominique DiPierro is lesbian, and an FBI agent.[599]
Darlene Alderson Carly Chaikin Darlene Alderson is bisexual, and a computer programmer and hacker.[600]
2015–2017 Narcos Netflix Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera Alberto Ammann Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera is a gay Colombian drug lord.[601]
2015 Olympus Syfy Prince Lykos Wade Burns Prince Lykos is gay. Kimon is his lover.[602]
Kimon Levi Meaden Kimon is gay and Prince Lykos' scribe and lover.[602]
Adriadne Sophia Lauchlin Hirt Adriadne is bisexual.[603]
2015–2018 The Path Hulu Hawk Lane Kyle Allen In the third season, Hawk Lane is sexually involved with a closeted gay Christian youth named Caleb Matthews.[604]
Caleb Matthews Titus Makin Jr. Caleb Matthews is gay, and has a relationship with Hawk Lane.[604]
Mary Cox Emma Greenwell Mary Cox is bisexual.[605]
Betsy Whitney Crowder Betsy is a lesbian.[605]
2015–2018 Quantico ABC Elias Harper Rick Cosnett Elias Harper is an openly gay intelligence analyst trainee at the FBI Academy.[606]
Hannah Wyland Eliza Coupe Hannah Wyland is bisexual and is Ryan Booth's ex-wife.[607]
Harry Doyle Russell Tovey Harry Doyle is an openly gay MI6 agent and CIA trainee.[608]
Will Olsen Jay Armstrong Johnson Will Olsen is a gay computer hacker.[609]
Sebastian Chen David Lim Sebastian Chen is gay.[608]
2015 The Returned A&E
Netflix		 Dr. Julie Han Sandrine Holt Dr. Julie Han is a lesbian.[610]
Deputy Nikki Banks Agnes Bruckner Nikki Banks is a lesbian.[610]
2015 River BBC One, Netflix Jordy Merton Julian Lewis Jones Jordy and Sasha had a secret relationship.
Sasha Mischenko Alec Utgoff
2015–2017 Rosewood FOX Pippy Rosewood Gabrielle Dennis Pippy Rosewood is a lesbian. She has a relationship with TMI (Tara Milly Izikoff).[611]
Tara Milly Izikoff Anna Konkle Tara Milly Izikoff is bisexual, and in a relationship with Pippy.[612]
Cassie Tia Mowry Cassie is a lesbian, and Pippy's ex-girlfriend.[613]
2015–2018 The Royals E! Eleanor Henstridge Alexandra Park Eleanor Henstridge is bisexual, and formerly involved with her bodyguard, Jasper.[614]
Samantha Cook Sarah Dumont Samantha Cook is bisexual and ex-girlfriend of Jasper.[615]
2015–2018 Sense8 Netflix Wolfgang Bogdanow Max Riemelt Wolfgang Bogdanow is bisexual.[616]
Sun Bak Doona Bae Sun Bak is pansexual.[617]
Nomi Marks Jamie Clayton Nomi Marks is a pansexual trans woman.[618]
Kala Dandekar Tina Desai Kala Dandekar is pansexual.[619]
Riley Blue Tuppence Middleton Riley Blue is pansexual.[620]
Capheus Onyango Aml Ameen (season 1)
Toby Onwumere (season 2)		 Capheus Onyango is bisexual.[616]
Lito Rodriguez Miguel Angel Silvestre Lito Rodriguez is gay.[618]
Will Gorski Brian J. Smith Will Gorski is bisexual.[616][621]
Hernando Alfonso Herrera Hernando is gay and Lito's boyfriend.[618]
Amanita Caplan Freema Agyeman Amanita Caplan is bisexual and Nomi's girlfriend.[622]
Raoul Pasquale Erik Hayser Raoul Pasquale is Lito's first gay lover.[623]
Zakia Asalache Mumbi Maina Zakia Asalache is pansexual.[624]
Angelica Turing Daryl Hannah Angelica Turing is pansexual.[625]
Lila Facchini Valeria Bilello Lila Facchini is pansexual.[625]
Bodhi Sarah Kants Bodhi is pansexual.[625]
George Arly Jover George is a lesbian.[625]
Sara Patrell Margot Thorne Sara Patrell is pansexual.[625]
Carol Cumberland Janet Ulrich Brooks Carol Cumberland is pansexual.[625]
The Mother Ursula Jones The Mother is pansexual.[625]
2015–2017 Skam NRK Eskild Tryggvasson Carl Martin Eggesbø Eskild Tryggvasson is gay.[626]
Isak Valtersen Tarjei Sandvik Moe Isak Valtersen is gay.[626]
Even Bech Næsheim Henrik Holm Even Bech Næsheim is gay.[626]
2015–2017 Stitchers Freeform Camille Engelson Allison Scagliotti Camille Engelson is bisexual.[627]
Amanda Weston Anna Akana Amanda Weston is a lesbian.[627]
2015–2021 Supergirl The CW Alex Danvers Chyler Leigh Alex Danvers comes out as a lesbian. She is the adopted sister of Supergirl.[628]
Maggie Sawyer Floriana Lima Maggie Sawyer is a lesbian and a police detective.[629]
Nia Nal(Dreamer) Nicole Maines Nia Nal is a transgender woman working at CatCO.[630]
Kelly Olsen Azie Tesfai Kelly Olsen is a lesbian.[628]
2015–2016 This Life CBC Oliver Lawson Kristopher Turner Oliver Lawson is gay and the brother of the main character.[631]
2015– Unforgotten ITV Eric Slater Tom Courtenay Eric Slater is bisexual.[632]
Jimmy Sullivan Harley Alexander-Sule Jimmy Sullivan was Eric's gay lover.[632]
Colin Osborne Mark Bonnar Colin Osborne is gay.[633]
Simon Osborne Charlie Condou Simon Osborne is gay and Colin's husband.[633]
2015–2018 UnREAL Lifetime Jay Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Jay is a gay TV producer.[634]
Faith Breeda Wool Faith is a lesbian.[635]
Alexi Petrov Alex Sparrow Alexi Petrov is gay.[636]
Xavier Jaime Callica Xavier is gay.[637]
Fiona Tracie Thoms Fiona is a lesbian.[638]
2015–2018 Versailles Canal+ Philippe d'Orléans Alexander Vlahos Philippe d'Orléans is gay.[639]
Chevalier de Lorraine Evan Williams Chevalier de Lorraine is gay.[640]
2015–2016 Wayward Pines FOX Frank Armstrong Michael Garza Frank Armstrong is gay.[641]
2015–2020 Westside TV3 Bjelke "Bilkey" van Heeder Todd Emerson Bjelke "Bilkey" van Heeder is gay.[642]
2015 You, Me and the Apocalypse Sky 1 Scotty McNeil Kyle Soller Scotty McNeil is gay.[643]
Arnold Gaines Paterson Joseph Arnold Gaines is gay.[643]
2015–2021 Younger TV Land Maggie Debi Mazar Maggie is lesbian.[644]
Lauren Heller Molly Bernard Lauren Heller is lesbian.[644]

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