32 Fall Shows, Movies for LGBTQ+ Viewers: Madonna, Murder, Matt Bomer
08/26/21
Amid the fourth wave, are you in need of some quality queer entertainment? Then here's some great news: There's no shortage of TV series and movies coming to streaming this fall that center or include our stories. Here's what you won't want to miss.
Aug. 22: Work in Progress (Showtime)
This dark comedy about Abby, a self-identified 45-year-old, fat, queer dyke, is back and currently airing season two.
Aug. 24: Supergirl (The CW)
National City faces one last threat -- and we wait with (queer)baited breath to see if Kara and Lena will finally be canon.
Aug. 25: AHS: Double Feature (FX)
Ryan Murphy's iconic horror anthology is now streaming, and this season focuses on two stories: Red Tide, which takes place in Provincetown, and Death Valley, which takes place in the desert.
Aug. 26: The Other Two (HBO Max)
This hilarious (and super gay) series about the other two siblings of a young influencer is back for season two.
Aug. 29: Wicked in Concert (PBS)
Theater gays take note, because this celebration of the Broadway musical is one you'll be wickedly sorry to miss.
Aug. 30: My Life is Murder (Acorn TV)
Season two sees this Lucy Lawless-led mystery series hosting the Xena reunion of our dreams when Renee O'Connor stops by.
Sept. 2: Q-Force (Netflix)
A group of gay secret agents led by Agent Mary head into the field in this adult animated series.
Sept. 2: What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Our queer-favorite Staten Island vampires are back, along with our beloved Guillermo too.
Sept. 3: Billions (Showtime)
Rhodes and Axelrod continue to fight it out and Taylor (played by nonbinary actor Asia Kate Dillon) has been drawn back into the fray for the upcoming season.
Sept. 3: Cinderella (Amazon Prime)
Billy Porter is our dream fairy godmother in this queer-inclusive retelling of the classic fairytale.
Sept. 3: Happier Than Ever (Disney+)
Billie Eilish performs her new album in this cinematic concert experience.
Sept. 7: Impeachment: American Crime Story (FX)
Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein lead an all-star cast in this Ryan Murphy-created retelling of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Sept 7: Queen Sugar (OWN)
The Bordelon family is back for season six of this LGBTQ-inclusive and oh-so addictive series.
Sept. 12: MTV Video Music Awards (MTV)
Lil Nas X, Shawn Mendes, Lorde, and Olivia Rodrigo are just some of the folks set to perform at this year's can't-miss awards ceremony.
Sept. 12: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)
Utah's favorite housewives are back and with Jen Shah's arrest and accusations of Mary Cosby leading a cult, this season looks to be more dramatic than ever.
Sept. 13: Ellen: The Farewell Season (NBC)
The history-making lesbian-helmed talk show returns for one final farewell season.
Sept. 13: Y: The Last Man (FX)
In this trans-inclusive post-apocalyptic series, everyone with a Y chromosome dies except for one cisgender man named Yorick and his pet monkey.
Sept. 17: Chicago Party Aunt (Netflix)
In this adult animated series, a young gay man takes a gap year to go live with his life-of-the-party aunt, Diane.
Sept. 17: Everyone's Talking About Jamie (Amazon Prime)
Jamie New is a gay teen who dreams of becoming a drag queen in this musical based on the hit West End production.
Sept. 17: Sex Education (Netflix)
Sex Education is back for round three and gayer than ever because Eric and Adam are official!
Sept. 22: Dear White People (Netflix)
Season four of this queer-inclusive dramedy teases a very musical exit and hopefully plenty of Lionel.
Sept. 23: Doom Patrol (HBO Max)
DC Comics' band of weirdos, outsiders, and (sigh) Matt Bomer returns for more bizarre hijinks with their chosen family.
Sept. 26: The Tony Awards (Paramount+)
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will honor the outstanding performances and shows from the 2019-2020 Broadway season.
Sept. 26: The Tony Awards present: Broadway's Back! (CBS)
This four-hour special celebrates the return to live theater and will feature many unforgettable performances.
Oct 1: Diana: The Musical (Netflix)
This musical chronicles the life of the beloved Princess of Wales.
Oct. 1: My Name Is Pauli Murray (Amazon Prime)
This doc focuses on the non-binary Black lawyer, activist, and poet who helped shape landmark litigation around race and gender equity.
Oct. 8: Madame X (Paramount+)
The Queen of Pop's 2019 Madame X tour gets the documentary treatment.
Oct. 12: Chucky (Syfy/USA)
A killing spree begins in a small, idyllic town when Jake, a gay teen, happens upon a killer Chucky doll at a garage sale and brings him home.
Oct. 13: Batwoman (The CW)
Out actor Javicia Leslie returns as queer Batwoman Ryan Wilder in season three, where she's ready to take on all of Gotham's baddies.
Oct. 13: Legends of Tomorrow (The CW)
This band of (super gay) misfits returns for wacky and occasionally heartbreaking adventures as they save the world -- a lot.
Oct. 19: Dragula (Shudder)
The search for the world's next drag monster returns for season four. Get ready for plenty of drag, filth, horror, and, of course, glamour.
Oct. 25: The 4400 (The CW)
Thousands of marginalized and undervalued people who disappeared years ago suddenly reappear with surprising gifts and a new shared purpose.
Nov. 16: Riverdale (The CW)
This campy and LGBTQ-inclusive series returns for season six with a big time-jump.
Nov. 19: tick, tick... BOOM! (Netflix)
Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut focuses on the life of Jonathan Larson, best known for the musical Rent, adapting his less known musical, tick, tick... BOOM!.
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