One of my favorite hobbies is searching for sapphic TV shows to watch. Throughout my search, I’ve come across some shows that are not that popular in the sapphic community but are worth the watch. Not only do these shows have sapphic representation, but they also have amazing plots that are definitely binge-worthy. This list is perfect to watch with your current partner, or to give you that sapphic love you need.
One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time centers around a Cuban-American family living in Los Angeles. This show addresses many social issues, including alcoholism, sexism, homophobia, and depression. Elena, a 16-year-old teenager, deals with discovering her sexuality and facing the fact that she might be queer. Soon after accepting this realization and coming out to her family, Elena finds herself a romantic partner named Syd. Syd and Elena embody teenage love and are a very cute and heart-warming couple to watch on screen.
Platform: Netflix
Teenage Bounty Hunters
Teenage Bounty Hunters centers around twin sisters Sterling and Blair. The sisters become bounty hunters but have to keep it a secret. This show is very chaotic, but also funny, thanks to the drama that occurs as the sisters try to be successful bounty hunters with no experience. At the private religious high school the sisters attend, a rivalry between a fellow student, April, and Sterling is imminent. But throughout the series, viewers are led to wonder if maybe this rivalry will turn into a friendship, or even more? If you are looking for the popular enemies-to-lovers trope, this show is definitely for you.
Platform: Netflix
The Sex Lives of College Girls
The Sex Lives of College Girls follows four roommates in their first year of college. This insanely funny show is very relatable and has many loveable characters. One of the roommates, Leighton, played by Renee Rapp, goes through the difficult experience of understanding her sexuality. Throughout the two seasons, we see Leighton become more comfortable in her sexuality, exploring some possible love interests that she finds along the way. In my opinion, Renee Rapp playing a lesbian equals perfection.
Platform: Max
Betty
Set in New York City, Betty follows a group of young adult friends that love skateboarding. This show made me want to live in New York City and hang out with a really cool group of friends like Betty’s. The actors in the show are a part of a real skateboarding crew based in New York City. There are many different queer people in the friend group, and throughout the two seasons, the show explores the relationships that the characters enter. If you ever wished you could skateboard, this show might make you finally pursue that hobby.
Platform: Max
Motherland: Fort Salem
In this alternate reality where the American army is made up of female witches, Motherland: Fort Salem showcases the many adventures and trials three witches go through. Raelle, Tally, and Abigail are in their first year at War College where they will train to be a part of the army. During their training, the threat of “the spree”—a group of witches staging attacks to stop the army from sending soldiers to war zones—looms over everyone. Scylla is a mysterious student at War College who Raelle meets, and both of them start dating and quickly fall in love with each other. Through the dangerous atmosphere of being a part of the army and the spree, Scylla and Raelle seek to keep their relationship strong without losing each other along the way. The chemistry between these two actors is insane and very special to witness.
Platform: Hulu