It’s a new month, which means new opportunities for queer TV! GLAAD is bringing you some highlights from LGBTQ TV premieres and returns throughout July. Check back on the first of each month for up-to-date coverage of LGBTQ-inclusive programming on television.
July 7
Such Brave Girls (Season Two—Hulu)
The BAFTA-winning comedy returns with more darkly hilarious choas! Written by and starring queer comedian Kat Sadler, the series follows a dysfunctional mother and her two daughters as they desperately try to escape the reality of their cramped, crumbling, debt-ridden home. In the sophomore season, the girls continue their quest for a better life, navigating bigger disasters, terrible choices, and harrowing love stories. Lesbian character Josie (Sadler) is on a never-ending quest for meaning, her sister Billie (Lizzie Davidson) is chasing a fairytale romance, and her mother Deb (Louise Brealey) is hoping for a financial miracle. Stream all six episodes today.
July 17
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season Three—Paramount+)
Join the crew of the USS Enterprise for a new season of discovery and adventure. The Star Trek: Discovery spinoff follows Captain Christopher Pike and his team in the 23rd century as they explore new civilizations and carry out missions across the galaxy. Season three picks up after a harrowing encounter with Gorn, delving deeper into the relationships between new and beloved crew members—including the bisexual nurse Christine Chapel, played by queer actress Jess Bush. Watch the two-episode premiere and catch new episodes weekly on the streamer.
July 23
Acapulco (Season Four—Apple TV+)
Welcome back to Las Colinas! The hit bilingual comedy centers on Máximo Gallardo, a young Mexican man who lands his dream job at Acapulco’s hottest resort. However, Máximo soon realizes that the job is more complicated than he expected as he faces conflicts with his family and coworkers. Set in a dual timeline, Máximo’s rebellious queer sister Sara (Regina Reynoso / Bianca Marroquín) falls for her best friend in the 1980s and is the mother of teen Hugo in the present day. Don’t miss the first two episodes of the fourth and final season, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly.
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July 31
Project Runway (Season Twenty-One—Freeform)
It’s time to get in, or you’re out! Freeform’s revival brings back the iconic host Heidi Klum, as well as the original series’ winner Christian Siriano as a mentor. Fashion trailblazer Law Roach is on the judges panel alongides= other LGBTQ guest judges Zac Posen, Jenna Lyons, Christian Cowan, and Harris Reed. With 12 hopefuls competing for the title of the next big fashion designer—including RuPaul’s Drag Race star Ethan Mundt (Utica Queen), Filipino trans designer Veejay Floresca, and more—the season features new and exciting challenges, pushing the designers to innovate and showcase their creativity. Meet the contestants and watch the first to episodes at 9pm EDT or stream them shortly after on Hulu and Disney+.
Additional Releases
July 3:
The Sandman (season two–Netflix)
July 10:
Too Much (season one–Netflix)
Drag Race Brasil (seasn two–WOW Presents Plus)
Drag Race France All Stars (season one–WOW Presents Plus)
July 11:
Foundation (season three–Apple TV+)
July 16:
The Summer I Turned Pretty (season three–Prime Video)
July 31:
Twisted Metal (season two–Peacock)
Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive list of LGBTQ-inclusive programming and focuses solely on series premieres, season returns, and other notable moments or specials.
