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People Are Sharing The Underrated Queer TV Shows Everyone Should Be Watching
People Are Sharing The Underrated Queer TV Shows Everyone Should Be Watching

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

People Are Sharing The Underrated Queer TV Shows Everyone Should Be Watching

Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to recommend the most underrated LGBTQ+-led TV series. Here are 29 of their top responses: 1."First Kill on Netflix. Somewhat inspired by Romeo & Juliet. A vampire falls for a vampire hunter. Queer POC leads are not always common and very nice to see." —Anonymous, 25, NY 2."In the Flesh. It's beautiful, so relevant today, and the opposite of 'bury your gays.' It deserves a bigger audience. Check the trigger warnings, though." —Sarah, 35 3."Overcompensating. It has a slow start, and the acting felt off initially. But eventually it grew on me, and it's really good. Great depiction of friendship and the mess of early adulthood and figuring yourself out. Can't wait for Season 2." —sallytracy 4."Do reality shows count? I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl on Hulu are constantly on replay at my house! Reality dating shows that have heartwarming conversations about coming out and being your authentic self along the way." —acidicswan78 5."I know it's been canceled, but Our Flag Means Death still holds such a special place in my heart. I went in without knowing anything about the show, fully expecting to be queer-baited again, and was so glad to be proved wrong. It's got pirates, Fleetwood Mac, and great comedy! 🏴‍☠️🍊" —Anonymous, 25F, Arkansas, USA 6."Mid-Century Modern with Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late, great Linda Lavin." —blackbird68 7."Heartstopper. I wish I had watched it when I was a teen; I would have been less uncomfortable with my questionings." —silencesilence 8."We Are Lady Parts on Channel 4." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 9."Wynonna Earp. God, I miss that show." —thisisfine 10."It's not an LGBTQ+ show per se, but I love Keith and David's relationship in the superb Six Feet Under. It's just wonderful!" —shabooshabah 11."Vicious." —Anonymous 12."The Owl House has some good LGBTQ+ characters and relationships." —magicalcoach402 13."The 2019 reboot of Tales of the City on Netflix." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 14."The Magicians is great, even though it kinda fell apart at the end." —bluesundae638 15."What It Feels Like For a Girl." —Anonymous, 18, Britain 16."Hacks is also good — Ava's bisexuality really opens up the eyes of the protagonist, Deborah, to discrimination." —shabooshabah 17."Orphan Black." —mizk23 18."A League of Their Own!! Heartbroken it was cancelled immediately; there is such a gap in sapphic rep. :(" —Anonymous, 27, UK 19."If we're talking about shows that feature LGBTQ characters, then I'd recommend Lost Girl." —mizk23 20."My So-Called Life." —mizk23 21."I loved Orange is the New Black — there were plenty of gay relationships in that show, and they were represented as normal, dignified, and loving." —shabooshabah 22."Big Boys on Channel 4." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 23."Adults on FX." —Anonymous, 18, Scotland 24."Pretty Little Liars. I love the fact this show has a POC queer character (Emily), but not only that, her love interest is your stereotypical mean girl character, who you would typically see in a hetero relationship. Most lesbian characters are the athlete, the nerd, etc., not hyper-feminine like Alison is." —Anonymous, 25, NY 25."Feel Good on Netflix." —Anonymous, 25 Europe 26."The Wheel of Time." —Anonymous, 31 United states 27."Sense8 from Netflix. A group of eight people around the globe becomes psychically linked. It has awesome representation, and the characters and relationships feel so real." —Anonymous, Emily, Wyoming, USA 28."My Lady Jane." —Anonymous, 17, UK finally, there was an overwhelming number of responses about Dead Boy Detectives, so I pulled some of the best ones: "It's lovely, the actors are phenomenal, and you can tell that it was written BY queer people FOR queer people. I get misty-eyed just thinking about a handful of scenes from that show. It nails the quintessential parts of the queer experience in its eight-episode run, namely found family/community and coming to terms with your identity, and the external shame people will try to impose on you for your choice to simply exist authentically. Beautiful in every way." —Anonymous, 28, Ohio "Dead Boy Detectives has an interesting take on internalised homophobia due to your time period (a dead Edwardian is one of the titular Dead Boys) and having to overcome it. I also love that none of the queer characters ever have to have a 'I'm gay/lesbian/etc.' moment, they just start having a relationship with someone or mention a previous one that makes you figure it out. We need more of this 'it is what it is' with no grand coming out gestures (not that they're bad, just that they don't help fight the 'straight is standard' narrative, so it's nice when they're not the be all and end all)." —Anonymous "I went into it expecting a fun supernatural show, but I walked away feeling completely changed and seen for perhaps the first time in my life! I related so much to the themes of shaking off queer repression and trauma that was forced upon you by time, family, and circumstance. It's not only one of the best LGBTQ+ shows to come out in years, but it's one of the best shows I've seen in years, overall. Amazing story, beautiful representation, a 10/10 all around. I highly recommend it, and I will never stop talking about it!" —Anonymous, 28, United States "Dead Boy Detectives is such a good one! Has great LGBTQIA+ characters and approaches heavy themes with reverence, while still maintaining levity and hope. Couldn't recommend it more!" —nikolaki "Such a good show that was canceled too soon (only one season). I'm still mad at Netflix for not giving it a fighting chance." —Anonymous Are there any other underrated queer TV shows you'd recommend? Share them in the comments! Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity. Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.

12 of the Best Movies Peacock Has to Offer
12 of the Best Movies Peacock Has to Offer

CNET

time21-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • CNET

12 of the Best Movies Peacock Has to Offer

Simply put, Peacock has the movies you want to watch. When we talk about the epic titles available to watch on streaming, the conversation tends toward powerhouse streamers like Netflix and Prime Video. As you can conclude from this article, the NBC Universal-owned platform absolutely should be included. It's jam-packed with epic films that would easily elevate any movie night. This should come as no surprise; Universal Pictures is responsible for the very first blockbuster -- Happy 50th Birthday, Jaws! -- and has shelled out box office-busting, Oscar-caliber films for more than a century. Yes, the content roster here is pretty epic. With exclusive streaming rights to popular titles like Wicked, Peacock is a formidable streamer to reckon with. I'll be honest with you, here: Putting this list together was challenging. There's a large selection of high-quality flicks worth watching on Peacock and I found it hard to narrow down this guide to something manageable. But I did it and the 12 titles listed below are the cream of the crop. Whether you're looking for the cinematic spectacle of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, the comedic excellence of Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in The Birdcage, or action hits like Jurassic Park and The Matrix, you'll find a flick worth hitting the Play button on by the time you reach the bottom of the page. Scroll on to see for yourself. Read more: Peacock Review: Few Originals, but Cheap Access to Network TV, Movies May Grab You Universal Pictures Jurassic Park What is there to be said about Jurassic Park that hasn't already been said? Steven Spielberg brought Michael Crichton's hit book to life and pretty much changed how dinosaurs were depicted on screen. This movie was a big deal when it premiered and showcased an array of jaw-dropping special effects. Three decades later, the franchise continues to expand. But as awesome as it is to see dinos dominate the big screen, these movies never achieve the glory of the original. Lionsgate John Wick As you'll see, this list includes two movies starring Keanu Reeves. I didn't plan this but Peacock has the John Wick and Matrix franchises, which are extremely watchable. I'd argue that all of the John Wick movies are worth streaming but the first installment has that special energy of an original story spreading its wings. And to think, all this could've been avoided if they hadn't messed with John Wick's dog. Screenshot by Abrar Al-Heeti/CNET Erin Brockovich Julia Roberts won the Oscar for her lead role in Steven Soderbergh's Erin Brockovich, and for good reason: She's an absolute powerhouse in this. The movie is based on Brockovich's life and her evolution from divorced mother of three to formidable investigative paralegal who, under the mentorship of Albert Finney's Ed, took on Pacific Gas & Electric and exposed them for contaminating the water supply of a local community. Lionsgate Dirty Dancing Patrick Swayze showcased all the right moves in 1987's Dirty Dancing. He may not have used his dance skills in many of his films but his work as Johnny Castle in this sleeper hit helped put him on the map. The movie follows a 17-year-old girl named Frances (or "Baby" for those in the know), who takes a summer trip to a Catskills resort with her family and falls in love with the bad boy dance instructor. My advice: Ignore the questionable age gap between the two and, instead, lean into the cheesy romance of it Birdcage Mike Nichols directed this comedy classic, inspired by the 1978 French movie La Cage aux Folles. Led by Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, the movie follows the story of an out and proud gay couple who must hide their relationship when the conservative parents of their son's fiancée come to visit. Gene Hackman and Dianne Weist are fantastic, and Hank Azaria's Agador Spartacus steals the show. Gramercy Pictures The Big Lebowski Look, what can be said about The Big Lebowski that hasn't already been said? This is the Coen brothers at their most iconic. Jeff Bridges's take on the role solidified the actor as a pop culture legend, and his laid-back vibe helps to deliver the craziness that transpires throughout the entire film. John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Sam Elliott and even Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers all deliver memorable performances. If you've never seen this one, you're in for quite a ride. And if you have, isn't it about time for a rewatch? Screenshot by Aaron Pruner/CNET The Matrix The Wachowskis kicked the sci-fi genre in the teeth when The Matrix premiered in theaters in 1999. The movie, which spawned a series of sequels, an animated spin-off and a string of comic books, tells the tale of Neo (Keanu Reeves) a man who grapples with the concept that our reality isn't real at all and, in the process of dealing with that brain-breaker, he's also part of a resistance movement in a dystopian nightmare where he's acknowledged as the potential savior of humanity. Hey, no big deal, right? Not only did this movie propel Reeves into a blockbuster superstar but it also introduced groundbreaking special effects that helped push the genre and filmmaking itself into the 21st century. Universal Pictures Jaws Jaws turns 50 years old this year, which is a crazy thing to type. Steven Spielberg's action movie about a vengeful shark changed the way movies are made. This right here was the first-ever summer blockbuster -- for a reason. The movie is full of Alfred Hitchcock-style suspense but what makes it so watchable is the dynamic between the lead actors Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. Come for Quint's (Shaw) epic drunk monologue, stay for the unnerving 4 (yes 4) minutes that the great white is actually on screen. Universal Pictures Wicked The big-budget, big-screen musical adaptation of the hit Broadway play, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, took the box office by storm. Wicked -- which is the first half of a two-movie journey -- follows the duo, who become unlikely friends during their time as students at Shiz University, and gives a look at the Land of Oz before Dorothy's house landed on the Wicked Witch of the East. Universal Pictures Oppenheimer Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer (played to perfection by Cillian Murphy), the physicist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. The story unfolds throughout various points of Oppenheimer's life, offering a well-rounded and thought-provoking look at the man who pushed the world to the brink. The production value, direction and performances by its ensemble cast resulted in an epic cinematic experience. It's no wonder the movie brought home the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Selena Gomez cuts a stylish figure in a black leather trench coat in NYC as she films scene for Only Murders In The Building series five
Selena Gomez cuts a stylish figure in a black leather trench coat in NYC as she films scene for Only Murders In The Building series five

Daily Mail​

time10-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Selena Gomez cuts a stylish figure in a black leather trench coat in NYC as she films scene for Only Murders In The Building series five

Selena Gomez looked effortlessly chic as she filmed a scene for Only Murders In The Building series five in New York City on Monday. The American actress, 32, who plays Mabel Mora, donned a stylish black leather trench coat as she strolled down the street. She bundled up in a black button-up jumper, a grey mini skirt, and a pair of skin-tight black leggings. Selena added inches to her frame with a pair of black leather mid-calf boots and styled her brunette tresses in voluminous waves. The beauty showcased her natural beauty with minimal makeup as she filmed what appeared to be a wintery scene in the Upper West Side. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Later in the day, Selena slipped into a navy blue button-up shirt and a red pinstripe mini skirt as she got to work. She added inches to her frame with a pair of pointed navy blue knee-high boots, which featured a bold white stripe. The beauty was joined on set by her co-stars Steve Martin, 79, Martin Short, 75, and Nathan Lane, 69. Steve looked incredibly suave in a blue blazer and a smart, polka-dot shirt as he arrived on set. Meanwhile, Martin bundled up in a padded black coat, a black button-up cardigan, and a striped shirt, smiling for the cameras during a quick break from filming. Modern Family star Nathan cut a smart figure in a navy blue single-breasted blazer and a black polo jumper as he strolled down the street. It was reported last September that Only Murders In The Building had been renewed for a fifth season at Hulu. The popular crime show, which stars Steve, Selena and Martin, will have 10 episodes, according to Variety. Later in the day, Selena slipped into a navy blue button-up shirt and a red pinstripe mini skirt as she got to work This season, the leads move from New York City to Hollywood to work on a movie about how their podcast was created. Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria and Zach Galifianakis will play the detective trio in the series. Meanwhile, Meryl Streep will step into her old role, and the show will introduce new faces like Melissa McCarthy and Molly Shannon. Also onboard are Richard Kind and Kumail Nanjiani. There is a murder to solve as well, of course, as every season involves a murder the pals have to figure out. Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), who is Charles' stunt double, has been killed. But they think that the murder was meant for Charles, not Sazz. Now, the three sleuths want to track down the killer. While there is no official release date yet, all signs point to an August 2025 premiere, continuing the show's consistent yearly release pattern since its 2021 debut.

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