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 January. Check back on the first of each month for up-to-date coverage of LGBTQ-inclusive programming on television.
January 9
The Traitors (Season Three — Peacock)
Join beloved host Alan Cumming in welcoming 21 new contestants to the Scottish Highlands! The Emmy-winning psychological adventure divides its star-studded players into two groups: the Traitors and the Faithful. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Failful one by one while the Failful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game. In the highly-anticipated third season, danger and deception lurk around every corner as LGBTQ competitors Bob the Drag Queen, Chrisell Stause, Gabby Windey, Bob Harper, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, and Carolyn Wiger compete for a shot at winning up to $250,000. Stream the three-episode premiere of The Traitors at 9pm ET on Peacock and catch new episodes every Thursday until the finale and reunion on March 6!
January 16
XO, Kitty (Season Two — Netflix)
School is back in session at The Korean Independent School of Seoul! In the sophomore season of the queer To All the Boys spinoff, Kitty is determined to hit the books and learn more about her mom in her second semester abroad. Newly single after discovering her feelings for Yuri, Kitty aims to not meddle, matchmake, or cause any more drama. Maybe just some casual dating — emphasis on casual. But her plan fizzles fast amid new faces, messy crushes and family secrets. Binge the entire new season of the hit teen rom-com XO, Kitty today!
January 16
Harley Quinn (Season Five — Max)
DC power couple Harley and Ivy are ready to say goodbye to Gotham City! In search of a fresh start, the love birds settle on Metropolis: the home of all things Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet. But soon, Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all is not what it seems. Don’t miss the season five premiere of Harley Quinn on Max with new episodes dropping weekly until March 20!
January 17
Severance (Season Two — Apple TV+)
Lumon Industries are re-opening their doors for the second season of Severance. The multi-Emmy Award-winning series follows a team of employees who have undergone a procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Now, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe. Season two reunites its original ensemble, including beloved gay characters Burt and Irving, while welcoming new talent, such as bisexual actress Alia Shawkat. Stream the premiere today, followed by one episode every Friday through March 21!
Additional Release Dates
January 1:
Missing You (season one – Netflix)
January 2:
Southern Hospitality (season three – Bravo)
Animal Control (season three – Fox)
The Rig (season two – Prime Video)
January 3:
RuPaul’s Drag Race (season seventeen – MTV)
The Way Home (season three – Hallmark Channel)
January 7:
Will Trent (season two – ABC)
The Irrational (season two, part two – NBC)
January 8:
Abbott Elementary (season three, part two – ABC)
Chicago Fire (season thirteen, part two – NBC)
January 16:
Castlevania: Nocturne (season two – Netflix)
January 20:
9-1-1 Lone Star (season five, part two – Fox)
January 23:
Harlem (season three – Prime Video)
January 28:
FBI: Most Wanted (season five, part two – CBS)
Liza Treyger: Night Owl (special – Netflix)
January 29:
Mythic Quest (season four – Apple TV+)
January 30:
The Recruit (season two – Netflix)
Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens (season two – Dropout)
January 31:
Fire Country (season three, part two – CBS)
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.