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Mr. That show now has a lot of baggage (the fact that the trans woman at its center was played by a cis man, and the fact that that man — Jeffrey Tambor — was fired after sexual harassment allegations is, put mildly, the worst), but it’s hard to understate its historical significance.

Beyond the thorny topic of “Transparent,” Prime Video does have a good track record of releasing shows with LGBTQ characters and centering their narratives on queer themes; in particular, many of their shows focus on queer women, refreshingly avoiding the centering of gay men that defined queer TV for decades.

The 24-episode anime version of the story features excellent action from animation studio MAPPA, but it’s the bond between Ash and Eiji, and their tragic love story, that makes it linger in the mind. The series highlighted below are ones that focus on queer culture and themes or where queer characters play central roles. That said, the book and the film have a legion of devoted fans who adore the classic enemies-to-lovers romance between its leads, and there’s a certain mindless wish-fulfillment appeal to the movie that makes it a decent rainy day watch.

Many remakes try to gender swap and queer their original texts, but few do it with as much nuance as “Dead Ringers,” which lets these lesbian versions of the Mantle twins be just as gloriously messy and complicated as their original male counterparts.
These films are not just about representing the LGBTQ+ community; they're about a shared human experience that transcends barriers, resonating with viewers far and wide with their universal themes. Though many of these titles are recent, there are also some ground-breaking older shows that were important for their representation of queer characters and lives.

Each tale intricately weaves experiences and emotions that resonate with viewers regardless of their sexual orientation, epitomizing the enduring appeal and success of the LGBTQ+ genre in contemporary cinema. —WC
“Banana Fish” (2018)
The gay mobster anime drama of your dreams, “Banana Fish” adapts a classic 1985 manga by artist Akimi Yoshida.

— in Tampa, this docuseries follows a group of “friends,” many of them travel nurses, who think they run the Tampa lesbian scene. For example, The Handmaiden is a daring reinterpretation of the Victorian crime novel Fingersmith, set in Korea under Japanese colonial rule. All of the following series are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the US as of May 2021.
Banana Fish
Banana Fish was an anime adaptation of one of the most popular "boys' love" or BL manga and involved Japanese journalist Eiji Okumura being pulled into the New York underworld by the enigmatic Ash Lynx.

From heart-wrenching dramas to lighthearted comedies, these films transcend genres, offering a slice of life that mirrors the diverse spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community.
A fervent explorer of cinema can't help but observe the transformative landscape of movies on streaming platforms, particularly those centering on the LGBTQ+ narrative.

Featuring a solid ensemble that includes Roberta Colindrez, Raúl Castillo, and Bad Bunny himself, “Cassandro” is smart about examining the homophobia inherent in the wrestling world, but director Roger Ross Williams is careful to let the film feel joyous as well. For those with an Amazon Prime subscription looking for queer content to celebrate Pride or any other occasion, Prime Video has plenty to offer.
Queer characters were once scarce on film and television, and when they did appear were often defined by their sexuality or limited to a one-off "special episode." Only in the 1990s and 2000s did gay and lesbian characters begin to appear regularly on TV.

The rise of streaming services like Amazon Prime or Netflix has created more opportunities for queer creators to tell their own stories. Additionally, Rocketman and A Moment in the Reeds are standouts. Let the re-watching begin. And even going past Patrick and David’s romance though, many of the non-gay characters still have a strong queer appeal; “A Little Bit Alexis,” anyone?