This is a list of dramatic television series (including web television and miniseries) that premiered in 2010–2015 which feature lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender characters. Non-binary, pansexual, asexual, and graysexual characters are also included. The orientation can be portrayed on-screen, described in the dialogue or mentioned.
2010
YearShowNetworkCharacterActor Notes2010–2013 Showtime Lee Hugh Dancy Lee is gay and has stage IV cancer, which he eventually succumbs to. 2010–2014 Boardwalk Empire HBO Angela Darmody Aleksa Palladino Angela is bisexual, a housewife and mother, who falls in love with Louise. Mary Dittrich Lisa Joyce Mary is bisexual, and a photographer's assistant to her husband. Louise Bryant Kristen Sieh Louise is a lesbian, and a bohemian from San Francisco. She is killed by a mobster.2010–2013 Dance Academy ABC1ABC3 Sammy Lieberman Tom Green Sammy is a student at the fictional National Academy of Dance. Sammy is in a relationship with Ollie, until his death. Ollie Lloyd Keiynan Lonsdale Ollie is in a relationship with Sammy until he dies, and then he dates Rhys O'Leary. Christian Reed Jordan Rodrigues Christian is Sammy's roommate, they share a kiss in season one. Rhys O'Leary Richard Brancatisano Rhys dates Ollie, after Sammy dies.2010–2015 Downton Abbey ITVPBS Thomas Barrow Rob James-Collier Thomas is gay. He is a footman in the aristocratic Crawley household and hides his sexuality due to the criminality of the time period. He also appears in the movie adaption. Duke of Crowborough Charlie Cox The Duke of Crowborough is Lady Mary's suitor and Thomas's lover in the opening of the show.2010–2011 Gigantic TeenNick Ryan Katins Greg Ellis Ryan is gay and the adoptive father of lead characters Piper and Finn. An action movie superstar, his children find him in bed with his boyfriend Charlie in the episode "Carpe Diem". Charlie Maddock Don O. Knowlton Charlie is gay and Ryan's boyfriend.2010–2011 Hellcats Darwin Jeremy Wong Darwin is a gay cheerleader.2010–2011 Law & Order: LA NBC Lt. Arleen Gonzales Rachel Ticotin Arleen is a lesbian. In the episode "El Sereno", Gonzales is accused of racial bigotry in a murder investigation. At trial she comes out, testifying that the bigotry she has faced for being gay has led her to overcome her own bigotry.2010–2012 Lip Service BBC Three Cat McKenzie Laura Fraser Cat is a lesbian, and an architect whose girlfriend is a police officer. Frankie Alan Ruta Gedmintas Frankie is bisexual. Tess Roberts Fiona Button Tess is a lesbian. She is Cat's roommate and a struggling actor. Sgt Sam Murray Heather Peace Sam is a lesbian police officer, and Cat's girlfriend. Sadie Anderson Natasha O'Keeffe Sadie is a lesbian, and a borderline criminal. Lexy Price Anna Skellern Lexy is lesbian, and a Doctor. In season 2 she has a crush on Sam. Declan Love Adam Sinclair Declan is gay and Lexy's best friend. Lou Foster Roxanne McKee Lou is a closeted bisexual, who has a secret relationship with Tess. Lauren Neve McIntosh Lauren is lesbian, and an editor at a Scottish arts, culture and fashion magazine. Her partner is Jo. Jo Valerie Edmond Jo is a lesbian art dealer, and Lauren's long-term partner.2010–2015 Lost Girl Showcase Bo Dennis Anna Silk Bo is a bisexual succubus, meaning she can and often does drain the life force of others through intimate contact. Lauren Lewis Zoie Palmer Lauren is lesbian, and a Doctor to the Fae. Evony Fleurette Marquise Emmanuelle Vaugier Evony (aka The Morrigain), is bisexual and queen of the dark Fae. She lost her powers after oral sex with Lauren. Vex Paul Amos Vex is bisexual, and ends up with Mark in the final episodes of the series. Nadia Athena Karkanis Nadia is lesbian, and Lauren's girlfriend. Tamsin Rachel Skarsten Tamsin is a bisexual Valkyrie who works as a bounty hunter and mercenary for the Dark Fae. Crystal Ali Liebert Crystal is a lesbian waitress. Mark Luke Bilyk Mark is bisexual, and ends up with Vex. Dagny Olivia Scriven Dagny is pansexual and Tamsin's daughter.2010–2019 Luther BBC Emma Lane Rose Leslie Emma is lesbian and Luther's new partner (season four).2010 Outlaw NBC Lucinda Pearl Carly Pope Lucinda is bisexual and a private investigator.2010–2015 Parenthood NBC Haddie Braverman Sarah Ramos Haddie is bisexual, and dates a few boys before figuring out she is into girls. She eventually begins dating Lauren. Lauren Tavi Gevinson Lauren is lesbian, and Haddie's girlfriend from college.2010–2017 Pretty Little Liars Freeform Emily Fields Shay Mitchell Emily realizes that she is a lesbian in Season 1 when she begins a romance with Maya and comes out to her father. She later marries Alison. Maya St. Germain Bianca Lawson Maya is lesbian, and Emily's first girlfriend. Paige McCullers Lindsey Shaw Paige is lesbian, and on the high school's swim team. She dates Emily for a while. Samara Cook Claire Holt Samara is a lesbian. She and Emily dated, but Samara did not want to be exclusive. Alison DiLaurentis Sasha Pieterse Alison is bisexual, and manipulative, secretive, and vindictive. She ends up marrying Emily and they had twins. Shana Fring Aeriél Miranda Shana is a lesbian, and works at a Halloween themed store. She dated Jenna and briefly dated Paige. She died after falling off a stage from being hit in the head with a gun. Talia Sandoval Miranda Rae Mayo Talia is lesbian, and she dated Emily for a while. Jenna Marshall Tammin Sursok Jenna is bisexual. She dated Shana for a while, but also forced herself on her step-brother. Charlotte DiLaurentis Vanessa Ray Charlotte is a trans woman, who is murdered after her reveal. Sabrina Lulu Brud Sabrina is a lesbian, and manager of a coffee shop, who also had cancer. Sara Harvey Dre Davis Sara is bisexual, and is found dead in a hotel bathtub. Rachel Amelia Leigh Harris Rachel is lesbian, and Sabrina's girlfriend.2010–2015 Rookie Blue Global Gail Peck Charlotte Sullivan Gail is lesbian. Although she has a history with men in the first three seasons, in season 4 she comes out to herself after she meets forensic pathologist Holly Stewart. Holly Stewart Aliyah O'Brien Holly is lesbian. She is a forensic pathologist from Toronto who ran off to San Francisco. She dates Gail Peck. Frankie Anderson Katharine Isabelle Frankie is lesbian. After Holly leaves for San Francisco, Frankie begins dating Gail. Alex Katy Grabstas Alex is a trans man. He gets kicked out of his house for being transgender, and gets beat up by his girlfriend's brother, and tries to kill himself. Tabby Barnes Tulsi Balram Tabby is a trans woman. After she is arrested, she has to be searched. Since her drivers license says male, she is forced to be searched by a male officer. Jen Luck Alexandra Ordolis Jen is a lesbian police officer. She hits on Gail like a teenaged boy. Lisa Lara Gilchrist Lisa is a lesbian, and one of Holly's best friends since medical school.2010 Rubicon AMC Kale Ingram Arliss Howard Kale is gay, and a director at an intelligence agency. His partner is Walter Carrington. Walter Carrington Jon Patrick Walker Walter is gay and Kale's partner. Donald Bloom Michael Gaston Donald is an ex-lover and colleague of Kale Ingram.2010–2017 Sherlock BBC One Irene Adler Lara Pulver Irene is bisexual. She identifies as a lesbian but becomes attracted to Sherlock Holmes. Jim Moriarty Andrew Scott Jim is gay and Sherlock's arch enemy. Eurus Holmes Sian Brooke Eurus is pansexual, and Sherlock's lost sister that has been locked up in an institution since a young age. She is smarter than her brothers, and incredibly manipulative.2010–2013 Spartacus Starz Barca Antonio Te Maioha Barca is gay, and Batiatus's bodyguard and sometimes hit man. Pietros Eka Darville Pietros is gay, and Barcas' lover. Auctus Josef Brown Auctus is gay, and Barca' lover after Pietros is killed. Agron Daniel Feuerriegel Agron is a gay rebel warrior, in a relationship with Nasir. Nasir Pana Hema Taylor Nasir is a gay rebel warrior, in a relationship with Agron. Saxa Ellen Hollman Saxa is bisexual and one of a group of Germanic prisoners rescued from a slave ship. Belesa Luna Rioumina Belesa is bisexual and a Thracian slave. Tiberius Christian Antidormi Tiberius is gay. Castus Blessing Mokgohloa Castus is a gay pirate. Gaia Jaime Murray Gaia is bisexual. Lucretia Lucy Lawless Lucretia is bisexual. She died in Spartacus: Vengeance.2010–2015 Strike Back Sky1Cinemax James Leatherby Dougray Scott Leatherby is gay, and a former SAS officer. He is also insanely jealous. Fahran Daniel Ben Zenou Fahran is Leatherby's lover. James shoots Fahran in the hand when he suspects Fahran of cheating on him with a bartender. He shoots the bartender in the back.2010 Thorne Sky1 HD Phil Hendricks Aidan Gillen Phil is a gay forensic pathologist. The show is based on the novels of author Mark Billingham.2010–2012 Upstairs Downstairs BBC Blanche Mottershead Alex Kingston Blanche is lesbian, and is a patron of the British Museum and an expert Egyptologist. She has a relationship with Portia that ends badly. Portia Alresford Emilia Fox Porits is lesbian, and Blanche's lover. She is a bohemian novelist.2010 ABC Alejo Salazar Anthony Ruivivar Alejo is a gay attorney.
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