Gay dating show

As inclusivity becomes increasingly prominent within the media, several outstanding LGBTQ reality dating shows have taken their rightful place on television screens far and wide. (They're also pansexual—and open to exploring as much as supernaturally possible.) There's also Nandoor, the oldest of the bunch and desperate for companionship—as well as his human familiar, Guillermo, who harbors a lifelong dream to become a vampire too.

If you like your queer love with drama, literal life-and-death stakes, and lots of romance, this is a must-watch.

Before longtime host Chris Harrisonleft Bachelor Nation in 2021, he made comments about why there would probably never be a gay bachelor. Kitty goes on her own journey of self-discovery—and has her first experiences with love and heartbreak. I could see it falling apart. “Our entire relationship just flashed in front of me.

“When you’ve produced a show that has multiple seasons, and in this day and age everything changes every day, we really wanted to make sure that we were continuing to be reflective of our viewers and true to how people were dating,” she told the outlet. If only it got a second season.—E.F.

Crunchyroll

If today's streaming options feel stale, how about something classic?

The two New York City gals took many trips to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, lived by the four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rihanna, and even did some adult stuff, like their taxes! From overcoming obstacles to embracing one's true self, every show is a testament to love's resilience and transformative power.

Among these outstanding offerings are The Ultimatum: Queer Love, which challenges couples to confront their commitment issues by setting an ultimatum for marriage; Are You The One?, a groundbreaking LGBTQ dating show where singles embark on a quest to find their perfect match; and Love ALLways, a lesbian dating show following six women as they navigate romance in a tropical paradise.

“I wish I hadn’t let my emotions get the best of me. We can hardly wait for the second season.—Sirena He

The Roku Channel

XO, Kitty is a spin-off to the hugely popular Netflix movie, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. This brand-new show follows Kitty Song Covey, the younger sister of Lara Jean.

I began to self-sabotage because her reaction didn't seem 100 percent positive.” Although Love Is Blind has yet to intentionally explore LGBTQ+ relationships, Netflix's second season of The Ultimatum, which debuted in May 2023, featured an all-queer cast. In season 4, Guillermo had a touching coming-out story that resonated with many.—S.H.

Hulu

Almost a decade after its cancellation, TV lovers still can't get enough of Sense8.

Season 8 of MTV’s Are You The One? featured an entirely LGBTQ+ cast, including trans-masculine nonbinary contestant Kai Wes. The spin-off follows the misadventures of a group of vampires living together on Staten Island. The American rendition gave the show some modern twists, focusing on Betty’s career ambitions at the stylish Mode magazine—and her self-actualization while facing a new environment on her own.

On Love Is Blind, Carlton Morton came out as bisexual to then-fiancée Diamond Jack and ended up leaving the show soon after.