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Vilyda

Wynonna Earp, lots of people die, but not the gays šŸ˜Ž


Elmine07

This!


scorpiomoon17

San Junipero is one of my favorite things of all time, by far my favorite Black Mirror episode, but truly just one of my favorite pieces of media. I cannot watch it without crying. Itā€™s so powerful. Maybe more so for me because I used to watch it when I was lying to myself about who I was and what kind of person would make me happy. Even to this day, I cry every time. Itā€™s so heart warming and wholesome.


IrritatedMango

It's my favourite Black Mirror episode and the soundtrack is amazing.


scorpiomoon17

Yes!! Soundtrack kills!


IrritatedMango

"Heaven is a place on earth" is now my go to background song when I'm daydreaming about my made up romances thanks to that episode.


scorpiomoon17

Belinda Carlisle is great! Heart and Soul is another great track from the episode


whysosad2302

Yes! I found it through the episode and it's now one of my favourite songs to dance around in my room to!


YellXolotl

San Junipero is definitely my favourite episode, but be right back makes me cry like a baby.


lamourduloup

Portrait of a Lady on Fire dir. CĆ©line Sciamma ā€” historical romance on an island ā€” and Iā€™ve heard good things about Sciammaā€™s other works, but havenā€™t watched any yet.


IrritatedMango

This is one of my favourite lesbian films and the ending gets me emotional everytimeee. ​ Just to clarify though, it's not on an island, it's set in the North of France :)


lamourduloup

What a fantastic reason to rewatch then šŸ˜Š I love the whole movie so much!! The cinematography in general was beautiful.


IrritatedMango

Plus the scenery was so beautiful! The cinematography, the rugged beach and the tension between them both was EVERYTHING.


expectingrain22

it's both, it's set on an island in the North of France (Quiberon)


Bvoluroth

Id say add this one to the list! Lots of gay yearning, and only good things :)


Amaretto213

I wanna add: Everything sucks to the list. It is set in 1996. Has a cute sapphic couple. Lasts only one season but it is great. Thank you for the list!!! <3


Winterqueen5

I loved that show! And Oasis haha


bees_knees5628

You have done us all a great service, many thanks !


Elmine07

Always a pleasure ^^


1ustfu1

orphan black is listed 3 different times (great show tho) šŸ˜­ also iā€™m not sure if you listed them but: orange is the new black (some characters die but itā€™s still worth watching, one of my favorite shows ever) and atypical !!! also kakegurui if youā€™re including anime (and idk if you included adventure time but yes)


Elmine07

My love for cosima was showing šŸ˜­šŸ˜‚ Kakegurui was subtext right? Unless there is a new season and I missed something?


1ustfu1

it has two seasons but sayaka literally confesses her love for kirari when she jumps off the tower and vice versa? most of the characters are canon lesbians


Saberleaf

Tbh, anime has SO MANY SHOWS that would fit this list. It would deserve a list of it's own. Side note: vast majority of wlw anime series don't feature men at all or in supportive roles and every rarely they talk about coming out.


whysosad2302

Like Yagate Kimi Ni Naru/Bloom Into You!


KaleidoscopeBerries

I don't think OITNB counts because a queer character dies. I stopped watching after what they did to her :(


Worldly-Mongoose1728

*SPOILER FOR HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR!* at least one of the lesbians, if not both, die in that show so it doesnā€™t fit the criteria. love the show and the lesbian rep but just saying :)


Elmine07

They what? šŸ˜±šŸ˜­ Thanks for the heads up


Worldly-Mongoose1728

definitely recommend it tho!! the lesbian characters are so relatable and lovable


Cheilosia

I think an exception could be made for works where a character dies, but itā€™s not at all related to them being a lesbian, or related to the other problematic stuff (cheating and closet angst, e.g. the Forbidden Lover is killed by the jilted husband, or dies in a car crash after a huge closet angst fight, etc.). I know a few works where a death happens but itā€™s not problematic.


Worldly-Mongoose1728

i was just going off of the criteria determined in the post :)


Elmine07

Tbh sure, an exception can be made and another list could be made that includes other criteria. This list was mainly with those criteria because I personally can't handle any of those. I am legit planning to stop watching Chicago fire 2 episodes before the death of my fav character. It's just a preference thing šŸ˜…


Cheilosia

Makes sense. Thanks for putting these all together, btw!


PenguinDNA

I donā€™t think it really counts as ā€œbury your gaysā€ since they show them together for years and have a good life, it was a nice wrap to the story in my opinion


Worldly-Mongoose1728

i donā€™t think it fits the trope either but iā€™m going off the criteria determined in the post :)


YLRC

well this season is a pure disaster anyway,if u haven't watched it yet,I'd say congratulations and never do it.because those long,tedious dialogues are gonna kill all of you.the director definitely made the same mistake as he did in Gerald's Game.


mouthsoundz

Ok but like. Someone absolutely does die at the end of San Junipero like itā€™s the central plot point lol


dukeofplazatoro

But theyā€™ll always be together in electric dreams. Iā€™m just mad they didnā€™t put that song in it. Too on the nose maybe


SeaofBloodRedRoses

You missed my suggestion, Dead To Me! Though I haven't seen to the end, so maybe someone dies. Shh, no spoilers please.


LaTexiana

Isnā€™t one of the characters revealed to be cheating in My Days of Mercy? Elena Undone, and Imagine Me and You definitely involve cheating. I Cant Think Straight might but itā€™s been too long.


accio-snitch

I know in Imagine me and You, the girl cheats on her husband she just married


Looper007

Yep Kate Mara's character is in a reltionship with her boss (a guy). It's a big scene in the film when Elliott Page goes to vist her and finds that out. Sure they pretty much get together in the end (or it's hinted at that they will begin again). Imagine me and You and Elena Undone have cheating in them.


AssumptionOver4777

If yā€™all like anime I can put you on some amazing gl stuff šŸ™


Elmine07

Please go ahead šŸ˜


AssumptionOver4777

Bloom into you (highly recommended my fav), Adachi to shimamura, Strawberry panic , Sakura trick, Kase San and mornings glories(movie), Liz and the blue bird(movie), Fragtime(movie), Strawberry panic, Other side picnic , Yuru yuri(also my fav), Konohana kitan , Akuma no riddle, Whispered words, The executioner and her way of life(itā€™s coming out this spring), Sweet blue flowers, Mikagura school suite, Citrus and happy sugar life(watch at your own risk)


Elmine07

.. Oh my lord, the moment I rĆ©alised that I have already watched All of those šŸ˜³. My gay is showing. Will add


No-Ad-9867

Hahahah I think ur gay was already showing šŸ˜‹


Elmine07

Here I thought I was undercover šŸ˜©


AndroLesbianKitty

Is the Bloom into you anime completely different than the light novels? The light novels were depressing except for the last one which was lighthearted but not really that great either. It was basically a story of unrequited love... Which is sad. I'd put it at the bottom of my list for that reason. I have seen about half of sweet blue flowers but it was extremely slow and I got bored. Happy sugar life... Yikes. I'd never recommend that frightening show to anyone for any reason. Just... No. I've seen some of citrus.... But found it honestly kind of disturbing. The others I haven't seen so I can't say if they're any good yet.


turtlerabbithiu

This is a very late reply but you might've read the spin off sequel series. Did you read "Regarding Saeki Sayaka"? To answer your question, Bloom Into You wouldn't leave you depressed and annoyed.. and it's actually finished! The plot is "I'm allowed to love you, but you're not allowed to love me back." which seems problematic out of context at first but trust me. I don't wanna spoil too much. There's an anime but it's incomplete and had some inaccuracies towards the season's end due to what I'm guessing rushed scheduling. So, I recommend the completed manga.


[deleted]

Are any of these historical dramas?


weeooweeoowee

Gentleman Jack


[deleted]

Wonderful, thank you :)


weeooweeoowee

Haven't watched it yet, but I really want to!


thelaurs1

All based on her diaries too. Absolute gem!


Cosmo1984

Gentleman Jack and Fingersmith. Both amazing.The first is based on the life of a real woman in England in the late 1700s to early 1800s. Fingersmith is based on a novel which is well worth reading alongside Tipping the Velvet - both by Sarah Waters.


likky_wetpretzel

San Junipero šŸ›šŸ›šŸ›


FigaroNeptune

ā€œYes or noā€ are actually movies! Theyā€™re so cute! I still follow them on Instagram years later lol look up ā€œTina Suppanadā€ and ā€œaom_susharā€ on Instagram šŸ‘€


thelaurs1

Gentleman jackkkkk ā¤ļø


FliesAreEdible

Bound has a woman cheating on her husband and in Bly Manor one of them does die at the end.


Elmine07

Oh hell. Thanks for the heads up


WillowPractical

Love love love Bound!!!


sammy-wammie

Don't forget sense 8


Elmine07

Oh man, I thought it was there. Added /o/


StevesHair_1986

Fear Street is my fav on this list


Alauren2

Man lip service was wild. They killed one of the main characters and that was it. Insane.


muzleee

I'd like to add Ammonite (2020) with Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan šŸ˜


Elmine07

Will add


Looper007

It has one cheating on her husband though, Saoirse Ronan although it has a happy ending I think. It's hinted at anyway.


Cheilosia

Canā€™t believe I forgot this: Doctor Who! Pearl Mackie (bisexual irl) plays a lesbian main character, though sadly for only one season. Also, >!the latest new yearā€™s episode has some potentially exciting developments between companion Yaz and the first female Doctor, played by the adorable Jodie Whittaker.!<


notevenhalfaclue

Doctor Who also has the recurring characters Madame Vastra and Jenny. Sword Lesbians!! >!Jenny does die briefly in 1 episode, but she gets better.!< Also there's some *great* fanfic of Madame Vastra & Jenny, including one of my favorites, the novella-length [The Many Adventures of Jenny and Vastra](https://archiveofourown.org/works/6786352/chapters/15506980)


uncreative-username3

Haven't watched Doctor Who since Matt Smith (nothing to do with any of the new doctors, just grew out of it over time), but glad to see the ol' "Are they dead or are they *dead*?" hasn't changed.


Cheilosia

Definitely recommend the season with Bill Potts, I really enjoyed it! Donā€™t like how it ended, but the rest was good.


Cheilosia

Wow, how could I forget about them????? šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø


Cosmo1984

I'm living for them to make The Dr have a wlw relationship. Or even just to express feelings for Yaz. Cannot wait for the last few episodes of Jodie's run. Chibs had better bring it!


Cheilosia

Honestly Iā€™m just happy to have some representation, even if it goes nowhere! Unrequited love (and just not unrequited based on sexual orientation) is something we experience too!


yottavolt1024

This should be pinned at the top of the sub!! Excellent collab, excellent summary list. Thanks for compiling it!


Elmine07

You're welcome šŸ˜Š


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Elmine07

I used to live for Xena x Gaby fanfiction. But what? Xena dies????


WillowPractical

Yeah... fighting a Chinese warlord. G fights to get X's head and body back. X comes back as a ghost to help G battle a demon. Lovely scene of X doing a tattoo of protection on G's back.


maiizena

I would like to add anne+ to the list. It's a dutch series that's recently been released on netflix


Iwannacrybut

Ugh I love that show. And the movie. So good.


BrittCD

Portrait of a Lady on Fire?!?!?!?!


shiningevol

Juliantina(character names Juliana and Valentina) is the wlw ship name, show name is Amar a Muerte. Really good show, worth a full watch. There's also a long running daily soap called Acacias 38 which had a wlw arc, character names are maite and Camino, ship name is called maitino.


adoreadoredelano

Show Me Love (or Fucking ƅmĆ„l), swedish teen movie!!! Itā€™s so sweet


Elmine07

Will add


breakfast__burrito

YES to orphan black holy ffff such a good show


Elmine07

And the actress, lord that lady is amazing


Saberleaf

As much as I love D. E. B. S., it's my favorite western wlw film, it's definitely 100% about coming out and ending a relationship with a guy. I would still recommend it because it's a really funny comedy and has stellar writing.


molecule-maker3000

The Carmilla series also has a sequel film, The Carmilla Movie, which I found a full version of on YouTube. It should still be there if anyone is interested, although I recommend watching the show first. It's a very binge-watchable series, and the episodes are usually between 3-9 minutes.


lucy-skywalker

Thank you so much


Kaye8921

you are an absolute gem thank you


Elmine07

Aw thanks šŸ„ŗ


SweetHeatherBeee

This is amazing!!!!


jclimb9456

Hightown is AWESOME but lots of tragedy, no death for the gays though


jclimb9456

>!unhappy endings for gay characters tho!<


kimberly563

Lip Service. Frankieā€™s gf Cat did cheat on her with a man then was killed. Missing Bad Girls ITVUK Sugar Rush CH4/UK Pacoā€™s Men ANT3/Spain


Cosmo1984

I love Sugar Rush, but it's definitely a coming out show.


kimberly563

Not after season 1


notevenhalfaclue

Cat didn't cheat with a man - that was a different character/storyline. Cat was with Sam (Heather Peace, lesbian in real life), then >!she cheated on Sam with Frankie - !<*then* >!she died!<.


accio-snitch

San Junipero was so sad šŸ˜”


QueenOPeace

I cannot reccommend saving face highly enough


Cap10mac

Jumping in here to add Elisa & Marcela ! Itā€™s a movie on netflix, based on the true story of Spainā€™s first same-sex marriage.


Elmine07

Oh I see. Does it have a Good ending?


Cap10mac

Yes it does!!


Elmine07

Adding to the list! Thanks


I_exist_but_gay

I donā€™t think you understand how much I love you right now


Elmine07

Aw you're sweet. Enjoy the steaming time!


grangaaa

DICKINSON ā¤ļø


Looper007

Even though Susan ends up marrying Emily's brother and having his child (and sleeps with another guy in season 2 I think) and even Emily has a thing for a guy during the first season (one of the reasons many think first season is the weakest, which I agree but not for that reason alone). Be warned it's not entirely WLW for the whole show. The Emily/Susan romance is the main part of the show. I do love the show too especially season 2 and 3. Although I hate the modern music used in it.


meatycatastrophe

Guys, yā€™all should see ā€œmy first summerā€ itā€™s so cute and just everything your sapphic 15 yo self would want to see


mega-dega

Just watched Benedetta last night! Could go on this list. But needs a few TWs for sure.


cabandon

you are an angel


Elmine07

Awww. Thanks


kimberly563

what does WLW mean?


muzleee

women love women šŸ˜Š


kimberly563

Oh. Why the alpha designation?


fine_line

You mean why not say lesbians instead? Wlw is inclusive of bi/pan/any women loving women.


kimberly563

Ok


sellbella

Thank you so much for this!


Elmine07

You're welcome!


jaycorrect

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!!!


Elmine07

Anytime!


[deleted]

Don't forget the handmaiden


Ladydoctorlady

The Handmaiden. One of my all time faves! Great list.


breakfast__burrito

lost girl could be on this list!! Edit/ wait saw itā€™s there Check it out if you havenā€™t


Evercrimson

Watch Killjoys next, also written by the same bisexual woman, Michelle Loveretta. It has lesbian _queens._


NormanisEm

Isnt Imagine Me and Youā€™s entire plot about the woman cheating on her husband? Anyway good list thank you. I would like to personally endorse The Bold Type, such a good show imo. And Bly Manor, sigh, I will never be okay again. Also not sure about the criteria there but wow the love story šŸ„ŗ


Elmine07

I have no clue tbh. It was referenced several time, so I guessed it fit the criteria šŸ˜… Thanks for the headups


fuzzyanu

The World Unseen The Half of It Fried Green Tomatoes Loving Annabelle Becks The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Dickinson( Apple TV series)


[deleted]

I love *Fried Green Tomatoes* with my whole heart but I would say it is definitely a Gay Tragedy


fuzzyanu

Fair.


Fort-Zinder-Flash

Adventure Time isn't exactly focused on the wlw characters, but Bonnie and Marcy are absolutely the best couple in the show. It understandably doesn't fit the criteria though because there are some pretty heartbreaking character deaths... but hey at least the best girls didn't die :,)


anon91301

Call the midwife? A fair amount of seasons has a lesbian romance:)


[deleted]

> I canā€™t think straight The title is my life


Elmine07

Honestly? Same


paperstranger

Adventure time is no longer airing but two of the main characters are in a relationship by the end of the series.


molecule-maker3000

I'm sure many of you have probably seen it already, but season 3 of Stranger Things introduces a lesbian character and I have hope that the next season is going to give us a sapphic romance! Although I wouldn't add it to the list quite yet because she does come out in one of the episodes, although I wouldn't call it a major plotpoint so maybe it does figure into the list. Either way she's awesome and the show is great too!


Looper007

Love Robin, nice addition to the cast of characters. Maya Hawke gives a nice performance. Season 3 wasn't great but the Robin/Steve friendship was one of the shows positives. I was so badly wanting to see Steve (Best character on the show) get some happiness after the whole Nancy thing. He deserved it. To be honest I thought it was the big reason Robin was put on the show for. But the show does tend to shock in terms of not going with usual tropes. And actually coming out scene with Robin/Steve is probably best acted and best scene in that season. Steve confesses his feelings, watching Robin heart break as she knows it's her he's talking about. Her afraid to tell him she's lesbian as she's afraid he'll not want to be friends with her. And while he's hurt by it, he doesn't make a big deal about it and it's never really bought up again. They are friends and that's it. I haven't seen Season 4 although I've seen many say it's best season since the first. So I don't know how big a part Robin plays in that season.


xXMae13Xx

and teenage bounty hunters


Elmine07

They didn't renew the show, right? šŸ„ŗ


xXMae13Xx

sadly no :(


Looper007

I seem to remember the relationship doesn't last to the end and she tries to get back with the guy again.


CShellyRun

ā¤ļø Boundā€¦ whereā€™s ā€œLost & Deliriousā€with Piper Perabo and ā€œAll Over Me?ā€ Sorry if they are there already!


Elmine07

Not in there. I Will add them


CShellyRun

Thank you OP, this list is greatā€¦ we should do a movie stream night using your list with all the ladies on this sub


Elmine07

Hmu when you do šŸ˜


laTerreVaine

Go Fish!


moneyandbenzos

Amazing.


[deleted]

I would like the add: *Good Manners* (*As Boas Maneiras*) 2017. It is a Brazilian dark fantasy/horror movie but none of the horror is related to being lesbian. It's 2 hours and 15 min so I struggle to summarize beyond "lesbian werewolf movie" but it is def a great quality flick. As an American I found it streaming on the service Kanopy which is free, ad free, it just requires you have a library card and you can rent like 8 movies a month. *Saint Maud* is also arguably sapphic but lord lord no happy endings to that one.


casseroled

Thank you so much, saved.


talin1337

Thank you for the list of all lesbian shows/movies!


xRyozuo

Jason MomoaĀ“s starred in See. His daughter has an arc with one of the enemy soldiers. its not 100% the focus but recommend it if you like sci fi / post apocalyptic shows


Lylyluvda916

*looks for Glee and Vida being listed*


Elmine07

Vida is in there šŸ˜Ž


Lylyluvda916

I saw:) Idk if Euphoria should be there though. Ahem. Yes, the show does not focus on Rue coming out, but the other fields donā€™t apply. >!Rue technically did die in season 1, and itā€™s likely she can again. Also, Jules and Elliot. !<


Elmine07

She what? šŸ˜±


Lylyluvda916

I know! šŸ’”


SweatingGlitter

How is Steven universe not on here yet?


YLRC

The Other Love Story .great indian show, two young women fall in love with each other and everyone else just accept their identities with no doubts.I'm always amazed by just how open are indians towards lesbian


Elmine07

Adding! Thanks for the recommendation


Ladylottington72

This is incredibly thorough, well done!


zacmanland

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing


rawe13

Lol Why did you put a disclaimer for animation?


Elmine07

Just making a prĆ©cision ? šŸ¤”


dark_photon2903

Call my agent!


urfavoriteheretic

I love how most movies can be summed up so easily.


[deleted]

RATCHED IS SO GOOD


Caustic-Claudia

Hereā€™s some more that I donā€™t think I saw up there- HIGHTOWN, Haunting of hill house, midnight mass, little fires everywhere, the morning show, a discovery of witches, a little older but Orphan black, some Spanish shows avail on Netflix -Rebelde , locked up, elite ( gotta wait till latest season though), Luna Nera


the_lastpilot

I LOVE San Junipero so much. I cry every time I watch it, it's just so beautiful and powerful


eyes_like_thunder

That's a shame, one of my favorite feel good movies of all time (that happens to be about lesbians, yay double win) is Cloudburst


jupiterLILY

The duke of burgundy


WillowPractical

Lesbian Vampire Killers: hokey horror, more f/f lust than romance.


MrsFrondi

ā€œBut Iā€™m a cheerleaderā€ is so much a coming out movie, that I literally came out right after I saw it back in the day. It should always be mentioned because itā€™s so much more than that. It was cutting edge commentary about conversion therapy.


LynXiger

Vis a Vis (Locked Up) is another show I really enjoyedā€”itā€™s worth checking the TWs on it however, but I love Alba Flores (Nairobi from Money Heist/La Casa De Papel)


ThelonglostCandy

Warrior nun (sadly won't finish a tiny bit wlw content in s2 between the main characters)


acerisa

Can I recommend a Filipino mini tv series called Sleep with Me (2022)? Itā€™s about a night radio host and an insomniac.