10 of Our Favorite Queer Romances in Television and Film

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more complicated relationship than the one between Agatha and Rio. For one thing, Rio is Death, so that's a pretty big obstacle to any romance.

Their love-hate dynamic is electric to watch, and their chemistry on screen is captivating. I'm a sucker for a tragic love story, and it really doesn't get more tragic than these two.

Both are immovable forces with their own agendas and duties, but they are undeniably drawn together—and have been for centuries.

This pairing can't come as any shock, as Heated Rivalry has seemingly taken the internet by storm.

The tension of rival athletes competing against each other builds a steamy sexual spark. And the clandestine nature of their hookups adds a thrill to their story.

The yearning and emotional pushback is addicting. But the best parts of their story are the tender and vulnerable moments they share, and they courage they find together.

Okay, I'll say it, WayHaught is the perfect queer ship.

After ditching her terrible boyfriend, Waverly explores her newfound bisexuality with Officer Haught, starting the story of one of television's best romances of all time.

It's a bumpy road, certainly, full of complex family issues, secrets, supernatural interference, jealousy, and an ever-present sense of duty.

But this couple is endlessly patient and loyal. They have the perfect balance of sugar sweet and spicy hot. The show really doesn't pull punches when it comes to the passion these two share…

And in the midst of horrible paranormal events, these two are the real heart of the story.

This beloved comedy portrays a stable and loving longterm gay relationship—something that is still, unfortunately, a rarity to see in today's media landscape.

Not only are Albert and Armand husbands, but they have raised a son together through to his adulthood. And though the movies antics are hilarious and wild, they prove that this couple would do absolutely anything for the happiness of their son.

Loving, devoted, and warm—what more could you ask for?

The relationship between Nomi and Amanita is the most solid one in Sense8—and perhaps one of the most solid relationships across the entire television landscape, if we're honest.

While Nomi experiences transphobia from her family and the world around her, Amanita is an unwavering support and her fiercest defender. In fact, when Nomi starts experiencing strange visions, Amanita never once even doubts her sanity.

It doesn't matter how terrible things get (and they do get pretty terrible), these women always have each other's back, and share an unbreakable and unconditional love that is the stuff of legends.

Who doesn't love a little bit of enemies to lovers romance?

Add in all the drama of constant public scrutiny and a duty to one's family legacy and the public? It's a delectable love story no one can resist.

The slow unfurling of their connection is truly beautiful, building a story that not just includes romance, but is about the romance—something that is sadly a rare occurrence for LGBTQ+ representation.

As Alex and Henry grow from mutual annoyance to casual attraction to a profound bond, they show that love can be found anywhere.

Would I call Louis and Lestat couples goals? Certainly not. But they are my current hyperfixation.

Sure, at any given point their trying to murder or maim each other, but they're vampires, they have a different set of rules. And yes, okay, they're toxic even by undead standards.

But you really have to admit, they bring entertaining drama, new heights of yearning, and some of the most poetically romantic lines and burning looks that our television screens have ever witnessed.

I'd say the relationship between Megan and Graham is proof that you find love in the most unlikely of places, but if I'm being honest, a gay conversion program is exactly where I'd expect two queer people to find each other.

This relationship is so important because it uses satire to push back against the notion that queerness is a choice. There's nothing anyone can do to change who they're attracted to—and with a bond like this, why would they want to?

Love is the vessel of self-discovery in this film, and the courage and rebellion running through the story make it a beloved cult classic.

From the moment Patrick performed a raw and romantic rendition of “Simply the Best,” this couple cemented their name in romance history.

Patrick and David make each other better. David cultivates his responsible and grounded side with Patrick, while Patrick learns to be a little frivolous and let go. They balance each other out and allow the other to be exactly who they are.

And they keep us laughing the whole way through.

While Willow and Tara were not the first lesbian couple portrayed on television, their relationship was still groundbreaking for being an on-going and longterm sapphic pairing—in a major primetime show, no less.

They weren't a perfect couple, but they didn't need to be. It was better that they weren't—holding a queer couple to a higher standard is a very restrictive form of representation.

As a couple, Willow and Tara were messy, complicated, and tragic. But their love was built on acceptance and a sturdy foundation of friendship. Their deep bond was the cornerstone of the found family dynamic after the loss of Buffy, and these characters were never more vibrant than when they were together.