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TV Shows
“The world is so much Queerer than I was raised to believe."
- Dresden Graff
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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Genre(s):
Showtime TV series
Drama
Description:
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades goes after hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod in a battle between two powerful New York figures.
Rating:
TV-MA
Year of Release:
2016 - current
Considerations:
First non-binary role on American television. Asia Kate Dillon a non-binary actor, plays non-binary character Taylor Mason.
Genre(s):
Teen Drama
Psychological Drama
Description:
Euphoria is a gritty and visually striking drama about high school students navigating addiction, identity, love, trauma, and social pressure in the age of social media, centered on Rue’s struggle with substance use and mental health. The series also stands out for its trans representation through Jules Vaughn, played by trans actress Hunter Schafer, whose portrayal offers a nuanced, emotionally rich exploration of trans girlhood, desire, dysphoria, and autonomy that avoids tokenism. Through nonlinear storytelling and an unflinching lens, Euphoria exposes the volatility and vulnerability of adolescence while opening space for more authentic, humanizing conversations about gender, intimacy, and self-acceptance.
Rating:
TV-MA
Year of Release:
2019
Considerations:
Jules Vaughn, played by trans actress Hunter Schafer, is the show’s most prominent trans character. Euphoria also includes nonbinary representation through Theo, a minor character introduced in season 2 and played by nonbinary actor Lachlan Watson. Theo uses they/them pronouns and appears primarily in scenes with Cal Jacobs, offering a quieter but intentional inclusion of nonbinary identity.
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):
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Coming-of-Age
Description:
Heartstopper is a tender coming-of-age drama that follows British teens as they navigate friendship, love, and self-discovery, centering on the slow-burn romance between Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson. By centering warmth, affirmation, and everyday queer happiness, Heartstopper offers a rare, hopeful vision of gender-diverse lives grounded in care, community, and self-acceptance.
Year of Release:
2022
Considerations:
The series is especially celebrated for its meaningful trans and nonbinary representation, including Elle Argent, a trans girl portrayed by trans actress Yasmin Finney, whose storyline explores confidence, belonging, and joy rather than trauma alone. Heartstopper also features nonbinary representation through characters like Darcy Olsson, played by nonbinary actor Kizzy Edgell, and later introduces a nonbinary teacher, reinforcing a spectrum of gender identities across generations.
Genre(s):
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Description:
Looks inside the dating lives of trans & queer women as they navigate the intersections of desire and identity.
Year of Release:
2015 - 2016
Considerations:
None
Genre(s):
HBO TV Series
Comedy
Drama
Description:
A single mom whose son has moved out for college looks to begin a new life on her own.
Rating:
TV-MA
Year of Release:
2019
Considerations:
Diversity in cast and life experiences of various characters. Notably, Jen Richards is a trans writer and producer of this show, along with other works such as Disclosure and Her Story.
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):
Netflix TV Series
Drama
Sci-Fi
Mystery
Description:
A group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world's order.
Rating:
TV-MA
Year of Release:
2015 - 2018
Considerations:
Jamie Clayton, a trans woman, portrays trans character Nomi.
Genre(s):
Thriller, Drama
Description:
A South Korean dystopian survival thriller series
Rating:
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
Year(s) of Release:
2020, 2024
Considerations:
Violent, graphic
Genre(s):
Comedy Series
Description:
Follows a gender-fluid millennial who straddles various identities, exposing the identities and labels that are no longer applicable.
Rating:
TV-MA
Year of Release:
2021
Considerations:
Creating and Starring Bilal Baig, the first queer South Asian Muslim actor to lead a Canadian primetime television series
On HBOMAX
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:
NR
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
Genre(s):
Superhero
Comedy
Drama
Description:
The Umbrella Academy is a genre-bending superhero drama that follows a dysfunctional family of adopted siblings with extraordinary powers as they attempt, often disastrously, to prevent the apocalypse.
Rating:
TV-MA
Year(s) of Release:
2019
Considerations:
The series is especially significant for its trans representation through Viktor Hargreeves, portrayed by trans actor Elliot Page, whose transition is introduced with care, simplicity, and affirmation in later seasons. Rather than framing Viktor’s identity as a source of conflict or spectacle, the show emphasizes acceptance, continuity, and self-realization, allowing him to exist fully as both trans and heroic.
Genre(s):
Amazon Documentary Series
Description:
Inspired by Transparent, this vignette-style docuseries focuses on the different lived experience of various trans individuals.
Rating:
PG-13
Year of Release:
2015
Considerations:
None
Genre(s):
Amazon TV Series
Drama
Comedy
Description:
The lives of the Pfefferman family are forever changed when three grown siblings learn that their father is transgender. As each child learns of their father's secret, their own secrets start to become transparent.
Year of Release:
2014 - 2019
Considerations:
The show has been criticized for having a trans woman portrayed by a cisgender man.
Genre(s):
Comedy
Description:
Chicago based Abby, a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship
Rating:
TV-MA
Year of Release:
2019 - Current
Considerations:
None
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