favourite LGBTQ+ shows

I have really high standards for dramas, so congrats to all titles that made it onto this list. I am still struggling with finding a GL I would like enough to put on this list, so if you have a recommendation, hit me up!

Some of the criteria the drama has to meet:
❀ likable main leads and their chemistry (I don't need kissing or NC scenes, sometimes pinning and longing is as powerful, but only when the actors have the chemistry)
❀ unique plot, interesting plot twist or amazing visuals (don't mean actors, mean CGI, lightning or camera shots)
❀ adult cast and mature themes are welcomed (but not shunned, because lots of shows are currently taking place at unis)
❀ no rape apologizing, no abuse romanticization (those behaviors have to be called out & the perpetrator has to be held responsible)

Angrienka Sep 8, 2022

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1. Semantic Error

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

9.0

I don't know if I already rewatched it 6 or 7 times... Yeah, binged it once I found it exists. Fell in love with Suamchan duo and I'm still hoping they will cast these two rascals as leads or a side couple in another drama. Girl can dream, right.
2. Bad Buddy

Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

9.0

A feel good LGBTQ+ series I always recommend as a non-problematic BL drama for people to watch. Will it break your heart? Yeah. Will you laugh? Yes. Does the main duo deserve you rooting for them? Absolutely. There's so many green flags in this show, other dramas hate to see it, because it raised the bar.
3. I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

9.0

You may see a pattern in the dramas I enjoy and this one in particular left me broken, even when I was too sceptic about it for the first 3 episodes... The storytelling is beautiful, bitter-sweet, heart to heart, great cast and awesome chemistry of the main leads.
4. The Time of Fever

Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

8.5

I was hoping for more with Go Hotae and Kim Donghee after finishing Unintentional Love Story. It's the second couple syndrom, I usually suffer from it too. What a delicious heartbreak it was. Perfect example of how yearning can be as powerful as kissing or any other type of intimacy between couples.
5. I Hear the Sunspot

Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

8.5

I liked the manga, the movie was okay, but this show... I absolutely adore loud and unapologetic characters such as Taichi. People been complaining about Motoki's acting, but honestly, he's doing great job considering the manga Kouhei often lacks any type of self-expression as he's learned to fade into the background, so he wouldn't stand out.
6. My Beautiful Man: Eternal

Japanese Movie - 2023

8.5

Riku Hagiwara and Yusei Yagi did great job portraying two people with problems in communication, yet still being perfect for each other. Both of them are the beautiful men. One wants to be a king and the other wants to treat him like a king.
7. Some More

Korean Movie - 2018

8.5

With Korea giving a lot of short LGBTQ+ movies the bad ending, you gotta love the happy ending. I didn't even dare to hope for it, so it took me by surprise. I also love the characters they went with, we need more middle aged dudes in this type of media.
8. SOTUS

Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes

8.0

SOTUS was THE drama that got me into Thai BLs, when Thai BLs were still crawling around with diapers on. It's not perfect, but it has a great sentimental value which allows me to look past its shortcomings. I am absolutely ecstatic about having Krist & Singto back together, it's honestly the only positive thing that came out of 2025 so far.