Settle in for countless nights on the sofa this Christmas 🎁
BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS, IMAGE VIA HBO
Christmas break teamed with Covid restrictions means that there’s no better time than now to curl up on the sofa and watch some great queer TV.
Here are some of the best TV shows to enjoy over the Christmas period that you might have missed. You might think you’ve watched every queer TV show ever made after this year, but we promise there’s lots more to dive into.
Make sure you’ve got a fresh tin of chocolates for each season – that’s just the rule at Christmas.
The Wilds
Teenage girls from radically different backgrounds find themselves stranded on a remote island, unaware they’ve just become the subjects of an elaborate social experiment. Need more content once you’ve watched? Head over to our YouTube channel for exclusive interviews with the cast.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Work In Progress
Abby is a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Chicago improv mainstay Abby McEnany co-created and stars in this uniquely human comedy series. Catch up on season one since season two has been confirmed for next year!
Where to watch: Showtime
We Are Who We Are
Did you find yourself longing to lounge in Italy on a summer’s day after watching Call Me By Your Name? Did you love the gritty portrayal of teenage life in Euphoria? Well, We Are Who We Are is right up your street.
Coming from none other than Luca Guadagnino (who directed Call Me By Your Name) himself, We Are Who We Are is an eight part series that stars queer icon Chloe Sevigny as the incoming commander of a US army base in Italy and Jack Dylan Grazer as her teenage son, set against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
It tackles gender identity, infidelity and family relationships all in Guadagnino’s wonderful style.
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer
Broad City
Broad City follows two women throughout their daily lives in New York City, making the smallest and mundane events hysterical and disturbing to watch all at the same time.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Grace And Frankie
Grace and Frankie stars Jone Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two unlikely friends who are brought together when their husbands announce that they are in love with each other and plan to get married.
It’s heart-warming and hilarious, so it’s perfect for Christmas.
Where to watch: Netflix
Schitt’s Creek
Thank goodness! Finally a queer show that doesn’t involve any tragedy. We can’t promise any women loving women action, but this is some excellent watching.
It’s so rare to find a show with healthy LGBTQI representation and Schitt’s Creek has taken the TV world by storm for doing exactly that. It’s so full of warmth and hope, we just know you’ll love it.
Where to watch: Netflix
Anne+
Anne+ is a seriously underrated gem and we urge you to watch it immediately.
The plot centres around the life of a young lesbian woman, Anne, as she navigates herself through her 20s in Amsterdam. Follow Anne as she dates her way around the city and stumbles into real adulthood.
Where to watch: Channel 4
Euphoria
Euphoria follows the troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, a drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. Her classmates each face their own issues and the series tackles the teenage high-school landscape candidly. Plus: they’ve just released an excellent new Christmas bridge episode.
Where to watch: NowTV
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