People Are Sharing The 17 Queer TV Couples Whose Love Stories Are One For The History Books

    "Their gravitational pull to one another, their utter inability to let the other go is magic."

    Elizabeth Cotton
    by Elizabeth Cotton

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Recently, we asked you to tell us which queer TV couple have the best love story. Of course, we received so many good responses that we decided to round up the best ones:

    1. Waverly and Nicole — Wynonna Earp

    Two women facing each other closely, one wearing a scarf, in a warmly lit room with blinds
    Syfy

    "They’re realistic but also so sweet and total goals."

    —thisisfine

    2. Xena and Gabrielle — Xena: Warrior Princess

    Two characters from Xena: Warrior Princess, Gabrielle and Xena, face each other with intense expressions
    Syndication

    "There was literally nothing they didn't and wouldn't do for each other including going to the underworld to find the other and dying for each other multiple times. They're literally soulmates and have proven that to each other time and time again."

    —ravenbard

    3. Ruby and Sapphire — Steven Universe

    Ruby and Sapphire holding hands with Steven from "Steven Universe" in the middle, all are smiling. Ruby in a gown and Sapphire in a suit
    Cartoon Network

    "Their relationship is vulnerable, brave, and balanced. A never-ending conversation. More than the sum of their parts. Garnet’s story gets me everyyy time."

    —almtzdx

    4. Hen and Karen — 9-1-1

    Two people smiling and embracing at a social event
    Fox

    "Everyone always talks about how great young couples are. These two have been together for a while. They're raising a son and opened their home to foster children. Before Hen met Karen, she was with Eva, who was an addict and didn't support Hen when she wanted to become a firefighter. But Karen is just the opposite. She has her life together and adopted Eva's son with Hen. Like any relationship, they've had their ups and downs like Hen's infidelity and Karen's fertility struggles. But they are still going strong!"

    —crafty_gm

    5. Ian and Mickey — Shameless

    Two individuals embracing and touching foreheads, one in a floral outfit
    Showtime

    "Hands down. I started watching recently solely for their love story. I’ve never seen such amazing chemistry on screen. Most of the physical aspects of their scenes were left up to them in later seasons as they’d proven how ridiculously amazing they were together."

    —reneebarnes2

    "IMO, they carried the last seasons and should have had their own spinoff."

    —mugsyann2007

    "I started watching recently solely for them!!! I’ve never seen a couple with more chemistry in my life!!"

    —reneebarnes2

    6. Niska and Astrid — Humans

    Two women walking side by side in a dimly lit corridor
    Channel 4

    "A hidden gem if there ever was one."

    —steeltrapmind

    7. Stamets and Culber — Star Trek: Discovery

    Two Star Trek characters in uniform, one placing hand on the other's shoulder, inside a spaceship
    CBS

    "They're not the most exciting couple, which is kind of the point. It's the future, they are two married men, and no one bats an eye. Refreshing."

    —lovelytortoise925

    8. Dani and Jamie — The Haunting of Bly Manor

    Two women are sitting close, smiling, giving an impression of relaxation and happiness
    Netflix

    "There's a line towards the end of the show that it's not a ghost story, but a love story, and that's the perfect summary of the show. It's not something you really expect, but it's so perfect, and they're such an amazing couple."

    —chelseatheenchanted

    9. Cosima and Delphine — Orphan Black

    Two women face each other, one touching the other's face, expressing concern or intimacy
    BBC America

    "Not 'best' in the sense that their relationship was always healthy but they had some really sweet moments together."

    —pepperhart

    10. David and Keith — Six Feet Under

    Two grooms in suits shake hands at their wedding, officiated by a priest, with guests around
    HBO

    "I really loved how they grew as a couple and adopted those adorable foster kids!"

    —fayeesnow

    11. Stef and Lena — The Fosters

    Two women smiling at each other, holding a bouquet, with people in the background
    Freeform

    "Not only is their love story so beautiful, but they show healthy parenting."

    —chavirotberg

    12. David and Patrick — Schitt's Creek

    David Rose and Patrick Brewer from Schitt's Creek stand in a store; David holds sunglasses, both are smiling
    CBC Television

    —alwaysneedanap2323

    "This is the only right answer."

    —jggomes

    "So sweet. so healthy. They both helped each other grow."

    —almtzdx

    13. Stede and Ed — Our Flag Means Death

    Two actors in historical costumes, one with a shocked expression being embraced by a long-haired actor
    HBO Max

    "I noticed sparks right away between the characters but was unsure if it intentional or not. Luckily, the romance between these two middle-aged pirates is very real, and Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi use their offscreen friendship to create sweet chemistry together."

    —witbeyondmeasure223

    "Yes! Their love was so real. When they reunited, it was so mushy and lovely. I cannot believe this show got canceled!"

    —applesauceandchops

    "Also this show NAILED how to include LQBTQ+ relationships and characters in a natural, organic way. Nothing felt forced, nothing felt like pandering. Just perfect."

    —jessethecowgirl

    14. Lestat and Louis — Interview with the Vampire

    Two characters from the series 'Bridgerton' in historical dress are holding hands
    AMC

    "I know 'best' isn't usually associated with the levels of drama and toxicity that they have, but the chemistry is next level and only makes the beautiful, heart-clenching writing of their courtship, marriage, subsequent messy divorce, and the set up of their potential future together all the more intriguing. There is nothing like it. Their gravitational pull to one another, their utter inability to let the other go is magic."

    —thelioncourts

    15. Santana and Brittany — Glee

    Two cheerleaders from the TV show Glee, wearing uniforms, sitting closely with a friendly gesture
    Fox

    "They were the first sapphic couple I saw on TV, and they are one of the few sapphic on-screen couples that got a happy ending. Their love story was so beautiful, even with all the ups and downs. At its core, they were best friends and could always count on each other. I absolutely love them."

    —sarahroze

    16. Nick and Charlie — Heartstopper

    Two people smiling at each other, holding a map of Paris
    Netflix

    "They will always have my heart. The way that they manage to navigate their own personal issues while also supporting the other is just amazing."

    —nuawood24

    17. Simon and Wilhelm — Young Royals

    Two people embracing, one resting head on the other's shoulder in a comforting gesture
    Netflix

    "Hands down!"

    —tracyc4e7296561

    "YES! love those boys with my heart and soul."

    —witbeyondmeasure223

    Do you have any more to add? Let us know in the comments below!