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“The Hunting Wives”
Created by Rebecca Cutter, “The Hunting Wives” was engineered to provoke in every political direction. Over the summer, Pride marketing declined across major movie brands, and by the fall, streaming services had announced several cancellations of well-loved queer TV shows.
This meeting sparks a journey of self-discovery and difficult choices for Rachel as she grapples with her newfound attraction towards Luce. The film stands out for its authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by teenagers grappling with their sexual orientation. The importance of these movies lies not just in their entertainment value but in their ability to reflect and validate the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.
You know it’s unlikely to end well for these two, but it was such a lovely thing at that start. But as the titular firecracker, Tessa Thompson portrays Heddas as a blistering object of affection whose scintillating love interest (Nina Hoss) isn’t a fantasy or a burden.
From awards honorees defending trans people at the podium to musical acts designing their live performances as tributes to their gay and genderqueer fans, entertainers of all kinds came together to remind audiences that Hollywood is still mostly run by allies.
However well-intentioned, that political contrast made LGBTQ representation on screen feel more dire than celebratory.
Queer stories continued to thrive where risk and imagination are valued, from indie films that brilliantly explored queerness as both an identity and lived culture, to TV series that embedded LGBTQ characters into smart ensemble storytelling without apology. —AF
“Come See Me In the Good Light”
Out of Sundance, Ryan White’s “Come See Me in the Good Light” emerged as one of the year’s instantly essential LGBTQ releases — refusing to separate identity from humanity, politics from intimacy, or love from fear.
Horror, animation, and comedy continued to offer quirky space to gender-nonconforming creators (though that part of A24’s “Together” was censored in China), while high-style dramas like Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda” sought even greater depth in queer voices. Gorgeously animated and delicately written, “The Summer Hikaru Died” tells a teen melodrama tale through a decidedly queer lens, asking how repression and self-hate can make one feel like their own desires are monstrous.
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Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of Stephen King’s brutal novel approaches its dystopian death march with a kaleidoscopic sensitivity that’s attuned to the private fears, bonds, and longings of the young men facing extermination. The show is very funny, with some scene-stealing cameos from stars like Charli XCX or Bowen Yang, but at its heart is a tale of someone coming into his own and learning to let go of the expectations and walls he’s put around himself.
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“The Long Walk”
“The Long Walk” earned its place among the year’s most essential LGBTQ releases not through political spectacle, but by depicting queer intimacy with brilliance under pressure. The 12-episode anime follows Yoshiki, a young and morose teen living in a rural and close-minded Japanese village, as he discovers his best friend Hikaru died six months ago.
Frank and forthcoming about a common disconnect in the LGBTQ dating pool, “Sauna” is rich in atmosphere but more importantly the chemistry of the leads.
Winner Onya Nurve and runner-up Jewels Sparkles embodied that sweet spot, balancing exceptional craft, comedic chaos, and genuine warmth while also making the most of the unscripted brand as a career launchpad and artistic playground. Equal parts fashion Olympics, acting Super Bowl, and gay “Hunger Games,” Drag Race remains one of the few TV institutions where LGBTQ artistry isn’t debated or defended because it’s the main event.
From coming-of-age LGBTQ+ movies to more nuanced explorations of self-discovery, the best gay rom-coms offer a window into the challenges and intricacies of LGBTQ+ relationships.
The best LGBTQ+ romantic comedies bring something unique to the genre, whether it's through groundbreaking representation, innovative storytelling, or challenging traditional norms.
In 2025, identity is treated as a declaration and silence is regarded as assumed erasure.
Pretty much every character in this wild tale is a woman, and their relationships — adversarial, familial, and sexual — supply the soapiest and most sincere moments of a show that manages to mock and embody the elements of its melodrama.