8 LGBTQ+ TV Romances to Watch This Valentine's Day

‘Tis the season of love – and what better way to celebrate than settling down and enjoying some adorable LGBTQ+ romance stories. Whether you’re with a partner or taking things solo this Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity to enjoy the progress LGBTQ+ representation has made in recent years, and relish in the heartwarming portrayal of love in all its forms.

Charlie and Nick - Heartstopper

The release of Netflix’s Heartstopper in 2022 saw a momentous occasion for young queer viewers – representation of young, happy LGBTQ+ people falling in love, without any trauma-related storylines, overt sexualization, or unhappy endings. At the forefront of these heartwarming tales are Charlie and Nick, the very epitome of pure, unadulterated young love.

Anyone interested in a light-hearted, uplifting escape should try this adorable coming-of-age story. With authentic gay and bisexual representation, it also features powerful coming out scenes, relatable discussions concerning identity, and enough wholesome content to last a lifetime.

Angel and Lil Papi - Pose

Pose broke boundaries in countless ways. Beyond being funny and educational, the show isn’t afraid to delve into lost history, finally telling the stories of a too-often overlooked community. The portrayal of trans lives throughout this programme remains one of, if not the strongest and most authentic representation for the transgender community in television so far.

Perhaps more important than simple visibility, though, was the incorporation of the blossoming romance between characters Angel Evangelista and Lil Papi. Both estranged and looking for companionship, watching the romance storyline between these two slowly bloom is beyond heartwarming. The more positive trans representation like this, the better.