Being gay is something that’s not controversial as it was a few decades ago. Before, it was impossible to imagine gay characters on TV. Gays were frowned upon, and they had to hide who they were. Today, people are encouraged to show their true colors, and lesbians worldwide are here for it. It’s not unusual to see two girls holding hands or kissing in public; days of hiding are now in the past. As we know, movies and TV shows reflect reality. That means that there is much more screen time for lesbians. It’s almost impossible to find a TV show without a lesbian character. The entertainment business is known for breaking down the stereotypes and making things easier for people struggling with problems and issues. The same goes when we talk about lesbians and gays in general. Introducing lesbian couples into TV shows made a difference for gay women. That made them feel like they were not alone and they felt understood. If you keep reading, you’ll meet some of the most unforgettable lesbian couples on TV shows that crushed all prejudices. Hopefully, they’ll be an inspiration.
How Lesbian Couples in TV Shows Help the Whole Community
It’s hard to describe the impact that lesbian couples made on TV shows. Many young women struggling with their sexuality gained much-needed confidence to admit to themselves and the people around them who they really are. TV shows often talk about topics that interest us and answer questions we have in real life. Shows that included lesbian couples discuss doubts, issues, and problems many couples encounter. For some gals, it’s much easier to learn those things while watching their favorite show. Some are too embarrassed to talk about things that trouble them, so those TV shows are like their friends. Characters are often easy to relate to, so identifying with them is unavoidable.
Prejudices are being crushed by strong lesbian couples on a TV screen, and that type of confidence is contagious. No wonder many women caught it and started crushing them in real life. Thanks to TV shows, young lesbians are escaping prejudice and feel free to seek relationships with whoever they want, including mature women. Joining the online dating site made for those whose request is “I want to find cougars near me” isn’t something to be ashamed of anymore. No one considers that weird, so girls and cougars don’t wait too long before meeting in person. Of course, the key is to ignite the chemistry online and keep the flame alive long enough to turn it into an inferno in some hotel room.
Hopefully, prejudices will stop surrounding lesbian couples so they can live without fear.
Below you’ll learn about unforgettable lesbian couples in TV shows.
Cosima and Delphine in Orphan Black
Cosima and Delphine are considered one of the best LGBT couples on TV. Both are smart, brilliant scientists with unique personalities, and their relationship wasn’t ideal. It was portrayed as messy and complicated, just like any relationship in real life. That’s why many people could relate to them. The thing about their relationship is that it feels natural and not staged. You can feel and understand their emotions and actions, which is crucial for any viewer.
Mildred and Gwendolyn in Ratched
Mildred is a gal who isn’t so sure about her sexuality, but Gwendolyn certainly is. This is a dynamic that many young (or older) lesbians can relate to. It’s hard to admit who you really are, and having a friend, or a partner, to help you with that means the world. In Ratched, their intimacy is shown like in real life; the fear of being seen, not accepting who you really are, and slowly embracing it. The intimacy is shown in small gestures – a touch of a hand or a meaningful glance. All gals who aren’t sure who they are will easily relate to Mildred and things that trouble her.
Anne Lister and Ann Walker in Gentleman Jack
Anne and Ann are known as the first modern lesbians. The TV show Gentleman Jack follows this true-tale relationship that dates back to the 19th century. We can only imagine what it was like back then. The hiding, the fear of being socially excluded, the looks of other people… this is a feeling many gay women can relate to. Even though we live in the 21st century, it’s hard sometimes to show who we really are. Things ended pretty well for Anne and Ann – in 1834, they eloped in one of Britain’s first same-sex marriages. We know all this because of Anne Lister’s diaries in which she wrote everything about their relationship.
Emily and Sue in Dickinson
Dickinson is another TV show that is inspired by real-life events. They both lived in the 19th century, just like the gals mentioned above. We don’t need to emphasize how hard it was for ladies (and men!) to hide their sexuality. Emily Dickinson is a famous poet. In school, we didn’t learn about her sexuality and closeness to her sister-in-law, Sue.
Luckily, their letters were preserved so we could learn about their dynamics. Their intimate correspondence lasted until Emily’s death. In the TV show, the chemistry is on fire. There is a scene where Sue is untying Emily’s corset, which was erotic for actresses to shoot. In the past, losing weight wasn’t that popular; corsets were the way of appearing slimmer. Luckily, they’re out of fashion now.
This concludes the list of power lesbian couples that shook TV screens and made things easier for all lesbians.
