10 Iconic Queer Characters From Popular TV Shows Who Have Our Heart!

There are numerous shows out there that you can watch but the queer community is finally getting its representation that was ignored for a very long time. It has seen a steady rise for some time, which was a much-needed move. So, we took it upon ourselves to name 10 ICONIC queer characters from different shows who’ve made a place for themselves in our hearts. Let's dive right into the list!

1. David Rose

David Rose from Schitt's Creek is a popular and one of the most loved characters from the show. This queer character is played by Daniel Levy and has some great sarcasm, an excellent fashion sense and impressive business acumen. One is left impressed when David goes from dating a female to a male without the show makers giving any explanation and not making it an issue. It's accepted by all the characters easily without anyone fishing for any details. And let's admit it, we've all been low-key rooting for Dav-Pat!

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2. Captain Raymond Holt

Andre Braugher plays Captain Ray Holt from the show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and he is one of the main recurring characters. Fans of this popular comedy show love him and his dedication towards rules and handbooks. The captain of the 99th Precinct, he's married to Kevin and is the first openly gay captain, a fact that he is really proud of! If you’ve seen the show, you know how lovable he is, even when he is reprimanding his team for not following rules!

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3. Petra Solano

Petra Solano brought to life by Yael Grobglas from Jane The Virgin has one of the most satisfying character developments in the popular telenovela! She is straightforward, a go-getter and is immensely protective of the friends & family she’s made over the years. After separating from Rafael, she starts dating Jane Ramos, AKA JR, and let’s just say, we’d all been going aww! She goes from being the most lovable villain on the show to an understanding and strong woman, one who loves fiercely.

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4. Vanya Hargreevs

Vanya Hargreevs brought to life by Elliot Page from The Umbrella Academy is possibly the most powerful character on the show. But she is also the most misunderstood one, due to her strong powers that are linked to her emotions. She falls in love for the first time with a woman in season 2, after a failed relationship with a man with less than honourable intentions. Even though people fear her for what she can do with her power, she cares for the people whom she loves and fiercely protects them from any harm, no matter what!

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5. Ander Muñoz

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Arón Piper plays the popular character from the Elite series, he has etched himself in the hearts of fans of the show. He is not as affluent as his friends but he has been accepted by them with open arms because his mother is the principal of the school. Anders often hides his sexuality from his friends and his feelings to make sure that he is not weak and vulnerable in front of them. His relationship with Omar is more or less a secret initially but with time, he learns how to be unapologetic about who he is, making his character arc really satisfying.

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6. Eric Effiong

Eric portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, is one of the peppiest characters on Sex Education. He is loud and funny, often wishes to fit in with people but at the end of the day, he really doesn't care what people think about him either way! He has great comic timing and his expressions are always an A-game. But one of the many reasons why he is EPIC is because he overcomes all adversities never letting them pull him down and he knows how to stand up for himself. He truly inspires people to follow their hearts without second-guessing themselves just because it may not meet someone else's standards.

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7. Rosa Diaz

Another lovable character of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the role is played by Stephanie Beatriz. She is a secretive and smart detective who has garnered an appreciation in the police department for being a badass. She is bisexual and comes out to Charles for the first time. However, due to her sexuality, she shares a complicated relationship with her traditional parents. When her parents finally accept her for being who she is, it's indeed a bittersweet moment. If you've watched all the seasons, you will also fall in love with her tough personality.

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8. Jesper Fahey

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A cocky and witty character from Shadow And Bone, he is one of the main characters of the series. Brought to life by Kit Young, his skills with guns are unprecedented, and he is good-natured when he wants to be. There is no mention of his sexuality on the show which is absolutely fine because it's not given for any of the characters either. He is somewhat of a playboy, often flirting with both men and women, but when it comes to his crew, he will put his life on the line to save them. And this makes us adore him all the more!

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9. Annalise Keating 

Annalise, portrayed by Viola Davis, is the main character from the show How To Get Away With Murder. She is a top defence lawyer and a professor of Crime 101. She has been in several relationships with both men and women, yet she doesn't define herself as a bisexual. The reason for this has been attributed to the modern concept of gender fluidity which the show has received immense appreciation from the critics as well.

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10. Titus Andromedon 

He is roommates with Kimmy in the show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and is played by Tituss Burgess. He is often seen talking about someone whom he left behind in a small town but is also more or less on the prowl for a good man. We love him because of the bond that he shares with his roommate and how he welcomes her and teaches her about New York as she has been living underground for the last 15 years!

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These were just some ICONIC characters in our opinion who have made a place for themselves in our hearts. However, we’d want to name Kat from The Bold Type, Theo from Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina and Alison Wright from Snowpiercer as honourable mentions. Who’s your favourite queer character?!