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Representation in art and media can be powerfully affirming and deeply inspiring both within and beyond the Trans+ community. As the treasury of Trans TV shows grows, so too, do public understanding and affirmation. If you’re simply looking for a fun show to dive into this vibrant culture, a way to see yourself or a loved one represented on screen, or an educational production that encompasses some aspect of Trans+ history, you’ve come to the right place. ;)

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Shows

Genre(s):

TV Series
Drama
Comedy
Music

Description:

A group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher. A well loved musical dramedy that has relatable teenage characters, including various LGBTQIA+ identities. Specifically, Unique Adams is a musically gifted trans girl.

Rating:

TV-PG

Year of Release:

2009-2015

Considerations:

Alex Newell, the actor who plays Unique Adams, is gender nonconforming (GNC). This show opened the door for future trans and GNC characters being portrayed authentically by trans or GNC actors.

Genre(s):

Netflix TV Series
Crime Drama
Comedy

Description:

Convicted of a decade old crime of transporting drug money to an ex-girlfriend, normally law-abiding Piper Chapman is sentenced to a year and a half behind bars to face the reality of how life-changing prison can really be.

Rating:

TV-MA

Year of Release:

2013 - 2019

Considerations:

Many diverse storylines and queer representation. Specifically, Laverne Cox's breakout role as Sophia Burset, an incarcerated black trans woman. This show depicts her experiences of discrimination within the legal system, as well as her relationships with her wife and son.

Genre(s):

TV Series
Drama

Description:

In the New York of the late 80s and early 90s, this is a story of ball culture and the gay and trans community, the raging AIDS crisis and capitalism in the age of Trump.

Rating:

TV-MA

Year of Release:

2018 - current

Considerations:

"Pose will go down in television history for assembling the largest cast of transgender actors ever to appear as series regulars on a scripted show."
Includes 5 transgender cast members

Genre(s):

Documentary

Description:

The series traces the story of Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis. As she wins over major carmakers and investors, a web of mystery unfolds regarding the car’s technology and Carmichael’s surprising past. A portrait of an extraordinary entrepreneur’s rise and eventual fall, the series explores a one-of-a-kind story of fraud, family, and identity.

Rating:

Year of Release:

2021

Considerations:

None

Genre(s):

Showtime TV Series
Drama

Description:

Following the groundbreaking series The L Word, former castmembers return alongside a new group of diverse LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, and setbacks, and success in LA.

Rating:

TV-MA

Year of Release:

2019 - Current

Considerations:

The creater of the original show, The L Word, recognized the problematic nature of many of the storylines and lack of representation. This reimagined show was meant to create a more inclusive and realistic portrayal of LGBTQIA+ folks in today's society. Notably, there are two trans characters (a white trans woman and an Asian trans man) in the show played by trans actors.

Genre(s):

Myster
Thriller
Drama

Description:

The series is about two childhood friends, Erik and Manuel, who form an unlikely bond after witnessing a terrible death together in a small Mexican village. They promise to keep their secret, but years later, their friendship is threatened when the secret resurfaces. The series explores themes of gender identity, self-acceptance, and the Zapotec indigenous culture.

Rating:

TV-MA

Year(s) of Release:

Example: “2019-2020”

Considerations:

In Spanish (El Secreto del Rio
features a transgender character and explores gender identity and the Muxe culture

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