FRIDAY FIVE

With the weather in the high 60s and low 70s, this weekend’s moderate temperatures and predicted sun are sure to make you want to get outside.

But, for those just getting back into the swing of meeting new people or hanging out with old friends, you might want to have some shows to stream on reserve — just in case. Here’s a list of shows featuring queer characters guaranteed to provide you with that re-charge you might need.

“Everything’s Gonna Be Okay”

From the creator of Please Like Me, Australian comic Josh Thomas is back with Everything’s Gonna Be Okay — in L.A. this time.

The comedy, in typical Josh Thomas fashion, addresses serious issues in a comedic light, including terminal illness, mental health, and identity while coming of age.

// ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ can be streamed on Freeform and Hulu (with certain plans).

“Pose”

An FX Drama that gives NYC’s Underground Ballroom Culture the spotlight it deserves, the final season of Pose was released on May 2nd.

The Golden Globe-nominated series features the largest LGBTQIA+ cast of all time, including Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Billy Porter, and so many others.

Stream Pose for the romance, fashion, and oh, need-to-see plotline and script that will impress you to no end.

// ‘Pose’ can be streamed on FX, Hulu, or Netflix.

“Master of None”

Master of None, you say? Isn’t that Aziz Ansari’s show? Well, yes.

However, Season 3 of Master of None returned on May 23rd after a four-year hiatus as “Master of None: Moments in Love,” with five episodes mostly featuring the life of Season 1 and 2 character Denise.

Now married, Denise (Lena Waithe) and her wife, Alicia (Naomi Ackie), are a must-see on-screen couple that highlight what romance and partnership can look like in both its ideal and less-than-ideal senses.

// ‘Master of None: Moments in Love’ can be streamed on Netflix.

“Euphoria”

Described as a “dark teen drama” by Indiewire, Euphoria’s two seasons and two special episodes authentically follow characters Rue Bennett (Zendaya), Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer), and their classmates in what can only be called a series about teens-in-crisis.

Euphoria’s director, Sam Levinson, tackles issues that leave fans on the edge of their seats, while Zendaya and Hunter Schafer play their respective roles with such conviction that it’s clear that they both understood the assignment from day one.

While not for those looking for a lighthearted comedy, Euphoria is an important emotional endeavor that should be high on everyone’s “need to watch” list.

// ‘Euphoria’ can be streamed on HBO or Hulu (with certain plans).

“Generation”

HBO’s Generation is an eight-episode HBO Max Original that takes high school misadventures to a new level.

The show explores modern sexuality and features a cast that “tests the boundaries of life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community,” according to the HBO synopsis.

// ‘Generation’ can be streamed on HBO, Hulu (with certain plans), or YouTube TV.

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