5 LGBTQ+ shows to watch on Netflix right now

June is Pride Month, when members of the LGBTQ+ community and their supportive allies raise the rainbow flag to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, when LGBTQ+ people first fought back, found a community that sparked to gay rights movements.

Case in point: Bretman Rock, who woke up bright and early on June 1 to hang a giant rainbow flag on the balcony of his house in Hawaii.

But Pride Month isn't just for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Even if you're not gay, there are many ways you can be an ally and celebrate. You can go out to the annual pride march, you can support LGBTQ+ owned establishments, you can also just stay home and educate yourself.

GMA News Online lists some of the best LGBTQ+ series to watch on Netflix right now. Not only do they capture the themes relating to the LGBTQ+ community, like gay marriages, understanding one’s sexual orientation and gender identity, the struggles of coming out, they can and will teach you a lesson or two on how to be a better ally.

1. Alex Strangelove (2018)

"Alex Strangelove" is a coming-of-age movie following the story of a high school senior, Alex, who plans to lose his virginity to his girlfriend Claire until things get confusing when he meets Elliot. 

2. Duck Butter (2018)

"Duck Butter" follows the story of two lesbians on their quest to create a new form of intimacy by creating a romantic experiment of spending 24 uninterrupted hours together.

3. Your Name Engraved Herein (2020)

"Your Name Engraved Herein" is a Taiwanese film set right after Martial Law ended in Taiwan in 1987. Lead characters Jia-han and Birdy face family pressure, homophobia, and social stigma as they fight for their love for each other.

4. Feel Good (2021)

"Feel Good" is a semi-autobiographical series that explores the story of Mae, a stand-up comedian who falls in love with George, a woman who’s only ever dated men in her life. The story navigates the modern-day fluid landscape of gender and sexuality.

5. Heartstopper (2022)

Based on the graphic novel by Alice Oseman of the same title, "Heartsopper" follows the story of teens Charlie and Nick as they discover that their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

— LA, GMA News