Cruising Cinema: 46 Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows of 2025 Ranked

As we approach the end of the year, there's tons of incredible LGBTQ+ shows to choose from, so have a gander at my picks for this year's best.

Cruising Cinema: 46 Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows of 2025 Ranked
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As we approach the end of 2025, there's tons of incredible LGBTQ+ shows to choose from, so have a gander at my picks for this year's best and let me know what you think in the comments section at the end. I'll be adding new shows as I watch them.

Think of this as your own personal (and very gay) guide to what you should be watching next.

Note: The following shows are ranked from strongest to weakest with an official synopsis and links on where to watch or stream them in your country.

1 - The Summer Hikaru Died ★★★★★

In a small village in Japan, teens Yoshiki and Hikaru could not be more different, although they somehow remain the best of friends. But when Hikaru is killed and his body inhabited by a mysterious, otherworldly entity, he returns to his old life changed. Despite this, Yoshiki and Hikaru remain friends, although they must now contend with the hunters of otherworldly entities who come looking for Hikaru.