Monday, August 15, 2016

SPOTLIGHT: Nerd Brigade's Favorite LGBTQ Characters on TV!

We always talk about superheroes and just barely touch on some equally interesting topics and that's usually when it involves, well... superheroes. Not today! Because television is something that people can't live without these days and it's a big deal here at Nerd Brigade, here are our favorite LGBTQ characters in no particular order.

Victor Strand (Fear the Walking Dead)


This is comic book-ish related, right? His sexuality was slowly revealed in a chill way and I respected that. We got to know who Victor was before we found out who he was in love with. Victor Strand is played by Coleman Domingo.

Fear the Walking Dead is on AMC

Cosima (Orphan Black)


This show is awesome not just because of the story but the character development and Cosima is a favorite here. Cosima is played by Tatiana Maslany.

Orphan Black is on BBC America

Jamal Lyon (Empire)


Jamal struggles with proving his ability to run the family business has nothing to do with the fact that he's gay. He also has a smoking voice! Jamal Lyon is played by Jussie Smollet.

Empire is on FOX

Sophia Burset (Orange is the New Black)


Sophia has gone through some hard times and her character's story line has brought up some pretty important issues regarding transgender rights. I've always been on her side and wish she would have more screen time. Sophia Burset is played by Laverne Cox.

Orange is the New Black is on Netflix.

Boone Clemens (Scream Queens)


His character didn't bring up anything important but he was funny and supportive. I'd share a room with him. Boone Clemens is played by Nick Jonas.

Scream Queens is on FOX.

Lexa (The 100)


She made, probably the biggest impact in 2016 (so far). I'll let you Google why to avoid spoilers. Lexa is a bad ass leader and warrior who I too, wished had more screen time. I'd actually watch a Lexa spin off but that just me. Lexa is played by Alycia Debnam- Carey.

The 100 is on The CW.

Emily Fields (Pretty Little Liars)


It's been 7 years since the show made its debut! We practically watched her grow and although she and the rest of the liars have changed so much, they all have yet to out grow one thing: lying! It's ok, though. Emily Fields is played by Shay Mitchell.

Danny (Teen Wolf)


He may be human but he can handle more! It was a relief, honestly, to see a gay character in a show full of werewolves, you know what I mean? Danny is played by Keahu Kahuanui.

Teen Wolf is on MTV.

Fox (Fox)



The mysterious Fox is not your typical dream girl in any way. Yes, she may be charming and funny but the girl can kick ass to protect the ones she cares about and she'd even go further for the one she loves. Fox is played by Monroe Hayden.

Fox is on SkySoft.

Yera Greyjoy (Game of Thrones)


The show is a pretty big deal for obvious reasons; it's good. Over the years the show has featured few gay characters but very little lesbians. Yera, the current Head of the House of Greyjoy has a badass demeanor that allows her to fit right in with her male co-stars. Yera Greyjoy is played by Gemma Whelan.

Game of Thrones is on HBO.

Sara Lance (Arrow)


She's a superhero who can take a beating and she's into girls too. Need I say more? Sara Lance is played by Caity Lotz.

Arrow is on The CW.

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