Global television and the growth of the OTT entertainment sphere has fostered a space that is moving away from cliched representations of the LGBTQIA+ community to creating content that nurtures queer characters and their narratives with dignity and empathy.

It is imperative that inclusivity and diversity of content be encouraged throughout the year – but Pride Month, which is celebrated globally in June is a good place to foray into queer content. Here are 6 characters from shows around the world that are nuanced, realistic and who traverse their complex journeys in gloriously queer ways.