What is up YouTube, it's your girl Evelyn and today I want to highlight some
quality lesbian shows that may have flown under your radar.
So sit back, enjoy the video and make sure to drop your current favs in the comments below.
"It's not like you like anybody anyway, right?"
"It doesn't matter. They don't like me back, anyway."
"How do you know?"
'Flunk' is an Australian teen drama that follows Ingrid,
a shy 16-year-old who, while exploring her sexuality,
falls in love with her best friend. I've only caught a few episodes of 'Flunk'
but the show has a very soapy feel to it. And that is no disrespect to soap operas.
Back in the day, your girl was heavily invested in 'Sunset Beach'
And 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Passions'
'Flunk' is also squarely aimed at teenagers,
unlike its fellow teen dramas 'Euphoria' and 'Sex Education'
Which have more of an adult demographic
And although you don't have to be a teenager to like 'Flunk'
It definitely helps.
You can catch 'Flunk' on LGBTQ streaming platform Here TV
or if you don't mind watching it in web series form.
It's also available on YouTube.
*Cool copyright-free instrumental music playing*
'El Embarcadero' aka 'The Pier' is a Spanish thriller that follows Alex,
A woman who discovers that her recently deceased husband
had been living a double life with another woman.
In her quest for the truth, Alex takes on a false identity and moves in with the other woman,
only to find herself unable to resist the allure of the mysterious Veronica.
So, I haven't been able to actually watch any episodes of 'El Embarcadero'
because there are no english subtitles or dub options on Hulu
And my Spanish is nowhere near good enough to watch without them.
Which sucks because the show looks gorgeous and the plot seems promising.
If you're fluent in Spanish or just better with technology than I am,
You can watch 'El Embarcadero' on Hulu but be warned,
the show only ran for two seasons so there's a chance it ends on an unresolved cliffhanger.
'The Married Woman' is a newly released series set
in India in the 1990s. It follows Astha,
a woman who's unfulfilled in her marriage and begins exploring other romantic options.
Options which include the artistic and also married Peeplika.
There's a lot to like about 'The Married Woman, like it's charming fleabag-style
'breaking of the fourth wall' and how the storyline integrates
the religious tensions between Muslims and Hindus that was going on at that time
and even how Astha and Peeplika's relationship doesn't quite develop in the way you'd expect.
But the show takes its sweet, sweet time to do... well everything.
The season could have easily been cut in half with some tighter editing and writing.
But if you have the time, and don't mind a super slow pace
you can catch the entire first season of 'The Married Woman streaming online.
"Yo, please keep my ring, middle and index fingers short. Please, please."
"You're hilarious."
"What? I got to keep my working finger short, bro."
"That eye roll was kind of homophobic."
"Girl, I gay, too."
"Oh, shit. My bad. That's valid though."
'Betty' is HBO's other teen show that centers around a
group of girl skateboarders in New York City.
Now, as an elder millennial who's never set foot on a skateboard,
I was 80% sure I would hate betty. And after watching the first episode...
I was 100% sure.
But I persevered and somewhere along the way I got hooked.
'Betty' is a difficult show to describe because it's really more of a vibe than anything.
One that really shouldn't work.
The stars of the show aren't professional actresses.
The plot is less of a plot and more of a string of loosely related adventures strung together.
And the girls spend the entire season involved in low-stake shenanigans and romances.
But 'Betty' still takes itself as seriously as it needs to,
when it needs to and it's easily the most joyful show I've watched all year.
It might not be for everyone but I encourage you to give it a chance.
You just might be surprised.
You can catch the first season of 'Betty' on HBO.
"I know you made everyone pretend to get along at the restaurant, you know.
But, like now, they actually are. You did that.
You always go the extra mile for me."
"I'm your best friend."
"You are my best friend."
"Oh, shit! Piss cakes of a dick."
The shockingly good, animated series 'Harley Quinn'
just might be worth the price of an HBO Max subscription.
"If you're unfamiliar with the DC universe, Harley Quinn is a psychiatrist-turned-sidekick
and love interest to the Joker, turned anti-hero.
And HBO's take on Harley Quinn and her crew is the best one out there.
It's smart.
It's funny.
It's vulgar.
It's topical.
It's romantic.
And it's a wee bit violent.
If you're a fan of the comics then you already know,
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up together.
But the show does a wonderful job of developing their friendship
before romance even enters the picture.
Also, I have to shout out my girl Kaley Cuoco aka Penny from the 'Big Bang Theory'
Because she absolutely bodies the voice acting of Harley Quinn.
I can go on and on about the show.
I binged both seasons embarrassingly fast.
But even if you're not a DC fan, I still highly, highly recommend it.
That is it for the list, I want to give a quick shout out to my newest patrons,
Melissa, Voell and Mars Ranger.
*Why I Love You So Much by Monica playing*
And if you want more reviews from your girl, Patreon is the place to be.
And i just started a book club as well,
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That's it for me and if you've watched any or all of these shows make sure to
let me know what you thought about them in the comments and I 'll see you next time.