If your TikTok feed is flooded with edits about hockey players, and every conversation with your friends inevitably turns to “Heated Rivalry,” you’re not alone. The problem is that the show’s second season won’t be released until June 2027. To fill that “hole in your heart” the size of a hockey rink and channel your parasocial energy into more peaceful pursuits, we’ve selected 10 standout queer series—ranging from pirate comedies to historical dramas.
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1. Our Flag Means Death
What is this about: The story of the aristocrat Stid Bonnet, who leaves his life of luxury behind to become a “gentleman pirate.” He encounters the legendary Blackbeard, and a relationship develops between them.
Why You Should Watch It: If you like the transition from a “gay show about hockey” to a “gay show about pirates,” then this is the perfect choice. The series was canceled after the second season, but many fans feel the story got a fitting conclusion. Plus, the main character is a real historical figure.
2. Dead Boy Detectives
What is this about: Two ghosts, Edwin and Charles, solve supernatural mysteries in the afterlife. They are joined by a young medium, and together they find themselves stranded in a small town in Massachusetts.
Why You Should Watch It: This show, based on Neil Gaiman's comics (set in the DC Universe), focuses on a classic queer experience—falling in love with your best friend. It's a very heartwarming and touching series for fans of the supernatural.
3. Legends of Tomorrow (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow)
What is this about: A team of B-list superheroes travels through time in a spaceship. More often than not, they cause more problems than they solve.
Why You Should Watch It: You have to stick it out through the first two seasons—the show really “hits its stride” and gets queer in the third season. Viewers are in for a wonderful “slow burn” (a relationship that develops slowly) between the two female captains.
4. Young Royals
What is this about: Swedish Prince Wilhelm enrolls at an elite boarding school, where he falls in love with his classmate Simon.
Why You Should Watch It: It's basically "Heated Rivalry," except the characters go to school in Sweden. All three seasons are already out, so you can watch the whole story without having to wait.
5. I Feel Good
What is this about: Comedian Mae Martin (playing herself) tries to overcome her addiction while also building a relationship with a woman named George.
Why You Should Watch It: The series masterfully balances serious themes (sobriety, codependency) with excellent humor. The episodes are short, so the show is perfect for binge-watching.
6. The Politician
What is this about: Peyton Hobart (Ben Platt), an ambitious high school senior, is obsessed with the idea of becoming president of his school—and, someday, of the United States.
Why You Should Watch It: A show from "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy. It's absurd, vibrant, and packed to the brim with stars—from Gwyneth Paltrow to Bette Midler. Almost every character has a queer subplot.
7. Crematorium (Creamerie)
What is this about: A post-apocalyptic future in which a virus has wiped out all men. Women rule the world—until three heroines accidentally stumble upon a surviving man.
Why You Should Watch It: A dark and somewhat crude comedy from New Zealand that puts a fresh spin on the genre's familiar tropes.
8. Fellow Travelers
What is this about: A political thriller about a romance between two men—a government official and a journalist—set against the backdrop of the McCarthy era in Washington in the 1950s.
Why You Should Watch It: Perhaps the project most similar in spirit to *Heated Rivalry*, but set in a historical context. Starring Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, whose chemistry makes the show a must-watch.
9. In My Skin
What is this about: A coming-of-age story about a British schoolgirl who tries to hide the truth about her complicated family while experiencing her first love.
Why You Should Watch It: It's as if "Heartstopper" were mixed with the series "Shameless." The show is based on the creator's real life, which gives it a special depth and authenticity.
10. Sex in Another City: Generation Q (The L Word: Generation Q)
What is this about: The sequel to the cult classic 2000s series about the lives of queer women in Los Angeles.
Why You Should Watch It: Here, the original heroines meet the new ones, discussing everything from coming out to the challenges of long-term relationships. It’s a more glamorous and dramatic take on what we saw in *Feel Good* or *In My Skin*.
There’s still plenty of time before your favorite hockey players return in 2027, but these shows—ranging from historical dramas to comedies—will help pass the time. Stock up on snacks: it’s going to be a long, but exciting journey.
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