August — the eighth month of the year, and a month that may ought to have some lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and trans characters on the television screen for you to embrace and enjoy and appreciate, but unfortunately really does not! This is actually the leanest month we’ve had in a while — but you could always just watch Hunting Wives again!
Netflix August 2025 in Gay
Long Story Short
Love Life // Seasons One & Two // August 5
Love Life was one of many queer-inclusive shows unceremoniously de-platformed by HBO Max but great news, Netflix has picked it up! The first season stars Anna Kendrick as Darby, whose (heterosexual) love life is chronicled across the years, and her roommate Mallory is a lesbian so we see some of hers, too. Season 2 focuses on Marcus Watkins, whose lesbian sister, Ida, is played by SNL alum Punkie Johnson.
Wednesday // Season 2, Part One // August 6
The first season of Wednesday had queers intensely engaged although the assorted sapphic situations remained subtextual — that appears to be the plan for Season Two as well but it seemed worth mentioning because I can’t always really tell entirely what the deal is with this show and why some people consider it queer even though it is not. We do love Jenna Ortega around here, though!
Marry Me (2022) // August 10
Marry Me is a very bad rom-com starring Jennifer Lopez as a superstar who has an affair with a normie (math teacher Charlie played by Owen Wilson) but more importantly, Charlie has only two friends: a gay choir teacher and a lesbian guidance counselor. The latter was in my opinion the unsung heroine of the film.
Long Story Short // Season One // August 22
The new lightly autobiographical animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman follows the “small t traumas” of a Jewish family from childhood to adulthood and back again, exploring the relatable concept of: “How we communicate love is by making jokes. How we communicate anxiety is by making jokes. How we communicate love is by communicating anxiety.” Abbi Jacobson is the lesbian daughter! As an adult her partner is voiced by Nicole Byer. So that’s very nice I think.
Prime Video’s August 2025 For The LGBTQ+
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Taurasi (2025) // Docuseries // August 7
This three-part docuseries will explore the life and times of the one and only lesbian WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. The series’ director notes that,” Diana’s greatness isn’t just in her game, but in her grit, wit, and refusal to fit the mold. From Argentina to UConn, six Olympics, to Phoenix, to post-Soviet Russia, she chased excellence — and respect — on her own terms. Taurasi is a cinematic portrait of an icon who never asked to be discovered — only understood.”
Upload // Season 4 // August 25
Season Three of this show about a digital afterlife introduced a romance between handler/angel Aleesha (tasked with the care and keeping of Nathan’s co-worker Luke) and Karina (a new Horizon executive boss lady). Shit gets super serious in Season Four, a four-part finale to the entire series — AI “rapidly turns evil, threatening to wipe out Lakeview (and the world!). Zaina B Johnson, who plays Aleesha, has promised her character will be “kicking ass” in this finale.
HBO Max August 2025 LGBTQ+ Offering To Us
Women Wearing Shoulder Pads // Season One Premiere // August 18
This new Spanish-language stop-motion comedy from Adult Swim looks completely unhinged! The all-woman cast explores the intersection of money and media in 1980s Quito, Ecuador, centered on Marioneta, a rich Spaniard who develops a network of other weird, ambitious women who want to be at the center of it all. It appears also that they kiss each other.
Peacemaker // Season 2 Premiere // August 21
The first season of Peacemaker debuted in 2022! That was so long ago! Well, now that gang of misfits is finally returning to the television — including Danielle Brooks as queer character Leota Adebayo — in a season that will connect the series to the new DC universe.
Apple TV+ August 2025 Lesbian
Invasion // Season Three Premiere // August 22
Somehow one of two TV shows to send an astronaut into space who is having a secret lesbian affair with someone on the ground team for her mission (not to mention the novel Atmosphere), Invasion‘s first season followed five people on different sides of the world gradually coming to grips with and experiencing the impact of what turns out to be an alien invasion. Queer scientist Mitsuki (Shiori Kutsuna) is a captivating and complex character that makes the whole thing worth watching — and luckily she did not die at the end of Season Two, she is alive and well and living in isolation and will be enduring new challenges and catastrophes as the world spins madly on.
…wow rly slim pickings.
my crops…theyre dying
my thoughts exactly
This is why I invested in a nice blu-ray player (so I don’t have to take my video games out of my PS5). I started buying all the LGBTQ movies and TV shows that I could find. Every time I have spare cash, I’m buying so I can keep the lesbian-ing going in my house. Pretty soon laughter will be found offensive to the regime.
smart!! this is will be a new goal for me when I get a new job
Real lack of content from Hollywood this month! If you aren’t aware, Thailand has produced and continues to make a bunch of GL drama shows with many being on YouTube. They all have happy endings and most of the side characters are also gay. The way production works means if there is a pair you like they often have more then one project together.
Only You – Bodyguard protects idol and they were childhood friends who lost touch. Same pairing was in Secret of Us
Music Story: Losing Control – Lonely rich lady hires two escorts for company, who are also exes and conspire against her.
Loyal Pin – It is wild seeing the Chamber of Commerce of Thailand seal before these episodes start. Lesbian love drama literally produced by the government 🤣. Set in the early 1900s with a spoiled princess(?), who returns from her British education with the plan to seduce her old childhood friend. Same pairing from Gap the Series.
There are sooooo many more it’s ridiculous. Maybe worth looking into for an article?
Her name is Zainab Johnson, not Zaina B Johnson
Loved this roundup of new LGBTQ+ content! It’s exciting to see such diversity and representation in the streaming world. Can’t wait to check out some of these shows and movies—especially the one that features a queer superhero! Keep up the great work, Autostraddle!
Loved this roundup! Excited to see more LGBTQ+ representation in upcoming releases. Can’t wait to binge these new shows this month! Thanks for keeping us in the loop, Autostraddle!
I love seeing such a variety of LGBTQ+ content being highlighted! It’s exciting to see streaming platforms embracing diverse stories. Can’t wait to check out these new titles and support our community on screen! Thanks for the recap!
Loved this roundup! It’s so exciting to see an increase in LGBTQ+ representation across all these streaming platforms. Can’t wait to check out the new shows and movies you highlighted, especially the ones that delve into queer history. Keep up the great work, Autostraddle!
This post is fantastic! I’m so excited to see more LGBTQ+ representation in streaming. Can’t wait to check out all the new shows and films you highlighted, especially the ones featuring diverse stories. Keep up the great work, Autostraddle!