What’s New in Queer TV #10: Celebrity Weakest Link, Next Gen Chef, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Black Rabbit & Billionaires' Bunker

Welcome to the weekly post where I discuss new additions to my 2025 queer streaming guide.

The Ultimate List of 2025 Queer TV shows

A full list of every new TV show that came out in 2025 on streaming with lesbian, gay, trans, bi, and other queer characters.

Queer or BaitAurelie Chazal

Disclaimer: All the shows listed below came out about one month ago because I've noticed that's how long it usually takes me to be able to confidently verify whether a show has queer representation. I'm not able to watch everything, but I'll only include shows that have proven queer characters as verified online through reputable sources.

Celebrity Weakest Link • Season 1

FOX/Hulu • Trivia Game Show • 🇺🇸 United States • Fate Unknown

Queer-o-meter: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Type of queer representation: Lesbian, Trans Woman, Gay, Non Binary, Bisexual

The host, Jane Lynch, is a lesbian icon, and the show features a wide range of queer contestants: Luke Macfarlane, Jonathan Bennett, Laverne Cox, Joel Kim Booster, Alex Newell, Gus Kenworthy, Carson Kressley, Margaret Cho, Dot-Marie Jones.

My thoughts on it: It's a show presented by Jane Lynch, of course it's going to be gay as hell. I also can't believe this show is still getting new spin-offs.

Others' thoughts on it:

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ on Fox, where Jane Lynch now hurls gentle insults at celebrities who answer questions wrong

In the first episode, there is a “Glee homecoming,” with Lynch donning Sue Sylvester’s signature red jogging suit during the cold open.

DeciderTwitter joelkeller

Next Gen Chef • Season 1

Netflix • Cooking Competition • 🇺🇸 United States • Fate Unknown

Queer-o-meter: 🏳️‍🌈

Type of queer representation: Lesbian

Two of the guest judges are lesbians: Susan Feniger and Cat Cora. Cat Cora was the first female Iron Chef and has spoken publicly about her sexuality and family life. Susan Feniger is a longtime chef and restaurateur. She’s been open about her wife and activism in the LGBTQ+ community.

My thoughts on it: I have to say, us queer ladies get pretty decent representation in cooking shows based on what I've been tracking this year. Cooking shows are the best type of comfort shows so I'm glad we can enjoy a side of queerness in them.

Others' thoughts on it:

Netflix’s Next Gen Chef Debuts, Framing Culinary Competition Within an Academic Crucible

A new unscripted series has premiered, recontextualizing the culinary competition genre by situating its drama within the formidable walls of the Culinary

Martin Cid MagazineAndre Tsitsipas

The Ba***ds of Bollywood • Season 1

Netflix • Comedy about the media • 🇮🇳 India • Fate Unknown

Queer-o-meter: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Type of queer representation: Lesbian / Bisexual (unclear)

In episode 3 or 4, there is a lesbian kiss between Sanya and another woman, which is referred to as the LGTV scene. It's unclear whether there is much of a storyline beyond the kiss.

My thoughts on it: The reviews of this lesbian storyline are pretty confusing and I can't tell if it's positive representation or more of a gimmicky kiss. Some of the threads I found were just full of disgusting men comments but that's just guys doing what they do best... I'll most likely check it out for some clarity but I don't hold high hopes.

Others' thoughts on it:

Nervous Anya Singh asked Aryan Khan if same-sex kiss in The Ba***ds of Bollywood was needed: ‘My co-star was shaking’

Anya Singh, who plays talent manager Sanya in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, talks about her same-sex intimate scene in the show.

Hindustan TimesAbhimanyu Mathur

Black Rabbit • Season 1

Netflix • Family crime thriller • 🇺🇸 United States • Ended

Queer-o-meter: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Type of queer representation: Lesbian

Roxie, one of the main characters and Black Rabbit's head chef, is a lesbian. In episode 4, she confides in her ex-girlfriend after vandalizing Jules' art gallery.

My thoughts on it: This has been a great post for lesbian representation. It sounds like Roxie is a pretty important character. Her queerness is not a central plot point in the show as far as I can tell but I love this kind of representation. It helps just putting queer people on the map as just another character with a storyline that has nothing to do with being gay. There's also a deaf character in the show played by a deaf actor. I've seen a lot of praise about his performance so I'm also excited to watch for that.

Others' thoughts on it:

Troy Kotsur Says He Hopes His ‘Black Rabbit’ Role Opens More Doors For Deaf Actors: “We Can Play All Different Types Of Characters”

Troy Kotsur is hoping the mobster role he plays on Netflix’s Black Rabbit will open further doors for deaf performers in Hollywood.

DeadlineNatalie Oganesyan

Billionaires' Bunker • Season 1

Netflix • Apocalypse Sci-fi • 🇪🇸 Spain • Ended

Queer-o-meter: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Type of queer representation: Lesbian, Pansexual

Victoria, the elderly matriarch of one of the wealthy families is described as being pansexual. Victoria's sexuality is mostly part of her illness storyline, addiction to morphine, and exploitative behavior. There is also a lesbian couple: Julia and Minerva. Julia leaves Minerva early on and is then killed by Minerva’s brother in a power-move rather than a queer-relationship-focused story.

My thoughts on it: The show overall feels a bit soap-ey for me but I can't say I'm not intrigued by the queer representation. I'm on the fence about it because Victoria seems to mostly link her sexuality to debauchery and drug abuse and Julia ends up dead pretty early on. It's probably one of those shows that will leave us queer fans disappointed and sad. On the other hand it also just seems like the type of show with rich people who do bad things all around. So all characters likely get the villain treatment.

Others' thoughts on it:

What ‘Billionaires’ Bunker’ Finale Says About Extreme Wealth

Netflix’s soapy post-apocalyptic thriller from the creators of ‘Money Heist’ can be sneakily profound

TimeJudy Berman