It’s a new dawn, a new year, and we feel like we’re getting closer and closer to what’s next for lesbian, queer, bisexual, and transgender characters on television. Mainly, it’s the return of so many shows that I’ve been on. Missing since 2024. So let’s get down to business.
New gay content on Netflix in January 2025
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I want to meet you // Limited series // January 1st
Trans actress Mary Malone plays “Aqua” in Harlan Coben’s latest film adaptation. Detective Cat Donovan’s (Rosalid Eleazar, who played queer sex worker Violet on Harlots)’s boyfriend disappeared 11 years ago. When he shows up on a dating app, her world goes wild all over again. Her father’s murder and the current disappearances are all intertwined. Transgender Aqua, played by trans actress Mary Malone, is one of Kat’s two best friends and is also Josh’s ex-best friend.
Young (Season 1-7) // January 7th
Darren Star’s Younger is a fun Darren Star series that was covered pretty thoroughly when it aired. Sutton Foster plays a 40-something who pretends to be a 20-something to get a job in publishing, played by Hilary Duff. Debi Mazar plays the lesbian best friend.
XO Kitty // Season 2 // January 16th
One of the funniest and most surprising queer shows of 2023, the main character has feelings not only for his long-distance ex-girlfriend Dae and boarding school playboy Minho, but also for his dear friend Yuri, who already has a girlfriend. It was about realizing that something was happening. In Season 2, Kitty returns to KISS for new adventures. He wants to learn more about his late mother, but also wants to explore her bisexuality and date girls. Sasha Bhasin joined the cast as one of the girls, Pravina.
Riza Trager: Night Owl (2024) // January 28th
Bisexual comic Liza Trager’s stand-up features include topics such as “her friends who are parents, hating other people’s husbands, and lying to yourself about how high-ranking you are.” It’s planned.
New Peacock Gay TV and Movies for January 2025
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Traitor // Season 3 Premiere // January 9th
Bicon Alan Cummings’ reality competition show sees reality stars compete in the “ultimate murder mystery game” where a traitor hides among the contestants and everyone else has to sniff out the traitor to take home the prize. Season 3 contestants include queer characters like Bob the Drag Queen, Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause, and The Bachelorette’s Gabby Windy.
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night // Documentary // January 16th
This four-party project will feature more than 60 contributors and Oscar-winner Morgan Neville alums, and will look at the legacy of SNL’s iconic sketches, auditions, writers’ room, and more. There were gay people in this program, so I expect to see some of them. Appearing in this series!
New TV and Movies from Gay Max and HBO in January 2025
Reframe: The Next Generation // Season 1 // January 1st
There’s not much information out there about this, but what’s out there is surprising and looks super super weird. Six filmmakers collaborate on classic films such as A Star Is Born, Jack and the Beanstalk, Calamity Jane, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Prince and the Pauper, and Rebel Without a Cause I will take on the challenge from a modern perspective.
Harley Quinn // Season 5 Premiere // January 16th
The DC Universe kicks off with Season 5, when beloved couple Harley and Ivy abandon Gotham for Metropolis, home of Lois Lane, Superman, and Lex Luthor. But of course, they soon realize that something chaotic and sinister is happening in their new home, and they may have to save the city themselves.
New Gay TV and Movies for January 2025 on Prime Video
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The Rig // Season 2 // January 2nd
The creators of The Rig hope season 2 will effectively strike a balance between “funny drama” and “tackling the existential debate around climate change.” Season 2 is set on an arctic glacier, where the trapped crew must deal with the emotional and physical effects of the devastating tsunami that destroyed the Bravo. The show will still star queer actor Emily Hampshire and will feature the “sassy butch medic” character Kat (Rochenda Sandal).
Harem // Season 3 // January 25th
Season 3 promises to have the four women at the heart of Harem “standing on the precipice of unprecedented change.” Gail Bean joins the case as Eva, an “aspiring but playful venture capitalist” who begins working with our beloved lesbian character, Ty. I’m really looking forward to this as well. Robin Givens will play the “serious” mother, Jacqueline. Cy loved Season 2, so we’re all really excited for this.
New Apple TV+ Queer TV and Movies for January 2025
Mythic Quest // Season 4 Premiere // January 29th
The fourth season of the long-anticipated and critically acclaimed series sees the reunited team of Mythic Quest as “stars rise, egos collide, relationships blossom, and everyone needs a little more work and work-life balance. As they try to take the game, they face new challenges in a changing video game environment.” Mythic Quest’s bizarre stories have historically been beloved by the community.
