Which of these shows resonated with you?
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY FOX/NBC
We all remember the first time we felt seen. For many of us, this will have been on screen. From badass cops to doctors to lawyers, there have been a number of bisexual characters who have changed the narrative for bi+ storylines on screen.
In a recent report by GLAAD, 24% of all LGBTQIA+ people on screen are bisexual – but that doesn’t mean they’re all good. For many bisexual viewers, it can be hard to find a character who doesn’t fall into lazy or harmful stereotypes about the community. Here are a few characters who have shown the diverse experiences of bisexuality.
Kat Edison, The Bold Type
Kat’s bisexuality is central to her self-discovery arc. Initially identifying as straight, she realises her attraction to women through Adena. Kat explores queerness openly, unafraid to make mistakes, representing bisexual visibility with authenticity. Her boldness, vulnerability, and commitment to growth resonate with viewers navigating fluid sexual identities.
Rosa Diaz, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Rosa’s bisexuality is revealed in a powerful coming-out storyline, marked by her no-nonsense honesty and vulnerability. Through moments with her parents and colleagues, Rosa’s bisexuality deepens her layered persona while affirming visibility in mainstream comedic television.
Bo Dennis, Lost Girl
Bo, a succubus navigating supernatural politics, embodies unapologetic bisexuality. Her relationships with both Dyson and Lauren illustrate love beyond gender, challenging monosexist narratives. Bo’s bisexuality isn’t tokenised – it drives her emotional, sexual, and ethical struggles. She remains a rare bisexual lead, centring desire, complexity and agency in fantasy storytelling.
Callie Torres, Grey’s Anatomy
Callie’s bisexuality unfolds gradually, beginning with her marriage to George, then deepening through her iconic romance with Arizona. Her journey navigates biphobia from family and colleagues, highlighting resilience and self-acceptance. Callie’s bisexual identity is never erased by her relationships, making her a groundbreaking bisexual presence on network television.
Annalise Keating, How to Get Away With Murder
Annalise’s bisexuality is woven into her character’s power and vulnerability. Her relationships with men and women — especially Eve — illustrate desire that transcends labels. Bisexuality enriches Annalise’s complexity as a Black queer woman leading a hit drama. Her unapologetic fluidity and emotional honesty challenge assumptions about representation, identity, and intimacy onscreen.
Waverly Earp, Wynonna Earp
Waverly’s bisexuality is depicted through her evolving romance with Nicole, one of TV’s most celebrated queer love stories. Her journey explores small-town constraints, family secrets, and supernatural battles, while centring bisexual joy. Waverly’s warmth, intelligence, and courage normalise bisexuality, portraying it as integral to both her humanity and heroism.
Clarke Griffin, The 100
Clarke’s bisexuality is portrayed through pivotal romances with Finn, Lexa, and others, normalising attraction to multiple genders without fanfare. As the show’s protagonist, her bisexuality is casually integrated into leadership, survival and moral dilemmas. Clarke represents resilience and love amid apocalypse, ensuring bisexuality exists alongside heroism — not as conflict.
Shirin, Appropriate Behavior
Shirin, a bisexual Iranian-American navigating breakups and cultural expectations, embodies intersectional bisexuality. Her relationships with men and women are messy, funny, and tender, rejecting polished stereotypes. Through her candid humour and vulnerability, Shirin reveals the complexities of bisexual immigrant identity, balancing family tradition with queer self-expression in Brooklyn.
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