When I first got into lesbian dramas, most of what I found felt either overly dramatized or locked behind paywalls. I wasnβt looking for glossy perfection β I just wanted something real. Stories that speak to us: the quiet longing, the slow-burn chemistry, the awkward silences, the stolen glances that linger.
Thatβs when I discovered YouTube was full of sapphic treasures. Some of them are short, some are indie, some are surprisingly polished β but all of them offer something deeply personal. From high school first loves in Korea to palace romances in Thailand, from healing breakups in Brazil to messy acting class love triangles in LA, these shows have made me laugh, ache, and binge at 2AM more times than I care to admit.
So Iβve gathered this list for anyone who’s ever typed βlesbian series full episodesβ into YouTube search and felt overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Every show here is free, accessible, and worth your time β because our stories deserve to be told, and watched, and celebrated.
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The Rich Manβs Daughter (2015)
π΅π Philippines | πΌ Family vs Love / Soap Romance | π 2015 | ββββ
A high-society daughter falls for her fatherβs female business associate. This Filipino series turned heads for its bold representation. While the pacing is more like a traditional telenovela, the **lead actressβs charm** and the chemistry elevate it to a touching lesbian romance worth watching.Korea
Girlfriend Project Day 1 (2022)
π°π· South Korea | π School Assignment / Enemies-to-Lovers | π 2022 | ββββ
Hee Ram and Ga In meet in a sex and relationship psychology class that assigns students to simulate romantic couples. The setup may sound lighthearted, but the show hits hard on gender identity, sexuality, and connection. Their chemistry? Puppy-eyed and totally shippable. Rumor has itβSeason 2 is coming. Weβre ready.
To The X Who Hated Me (2024)
π°π· South Korea | π Breakup & Healing / Short-form Emotion | π 2024 | ββββ
Fifteen minutes. Thatβs all it takes to go from strangers to soulmates to heartbreak. Surprisingly cinematic, this mini-series manages to touch your feelings in record time. One scene β where Yoori breaks down after seeing her ex again β hit like a punch. Short, sharp, and full of raw sincerity.
β₯75β (2019)
π°π· South Korea | π΅ Tea Shop Romance / Sensual Slow Burn | π 2019 | ββββ
A graceful tea artisan and a cool corporate woman meet through tea, and their romance simmers like a perfect brew. The aesthetic is sensory bliss β color, aroma, touch. My only complaint? Itβs too short. This needs a full-length version, because honestly, itβs addictive.
Hi, Dracula (2020)
π°π· South Korea | π Family Conflict / Female Ensemble | π 2020 | ββββ
Told through a collection of womenβs stories, this series stands out for its film-like cinematography and emotional depth. Anna, a young woman living under her motherβs pressure, tries to assert her own identity. Quiet, restrained, but emotionally lingering β like a memory you canβt shake.
Lily Fever (2015)
π°π· South Korea | π Girl Crush / Viral Web Comedy | π 2015 | ββββ
What starts with a missing passport turns into a high-speed sapphic fever dream. Just 8 episodes, each 4 minutes β but so packed with flirtation, visuals, and iconic girl crush energy that youβll want to replay it immediately. Low-budget? Sure. But itβs stylish, sexy, and cult-status worthy.
Out of Breath (2019)
π°π· South Korea | π± Dating App / Queer Awakening | π 2019 | ββββ
After a painful breakup, Jung Ha Eun is lost in grief until a friend nudges her to try a dating app. Enter Min Seo β a confident, soft-hearted girl who helps her step into her identity. Though short, this drama has mature pacing, solid acting, and a satisfying happy ending. A quiet standout.Thailand
GAP (2022)
πΉπ Thailand | π’ CEO Romance / Rich Woman x Intern | π 2022 | ββββ
Fresh out of college, Mon begins her internship at a major corporation and idolizes the cold, distant CEO Sam. But as they work together, Mon realizes that Sam is nothing like the media image she had in mind. This is Thailandβs first mainstream commercial GL series, and its fluttering heartbeats, visual cues, and slow-burn moments make it a must-watch. Thai GL set the bar here.
23.5 (2024)
πΉπ Thailand | π School Romance / Identity Confusion | π 2024 | βββ
Ongsa has always been a lonerβuntil she falls in love with the schoolβs sunshine girl, Sun. Too scared to confess, she creates an anonymous identity online, pretending to be someone called βEarth.β As feelings deepen, can Ongsa reveal who she really is? A sweet and soft school drama that delivers solid acting and great visuals, especially with the main and side couples both stealing the show.
BLANK The Series (2024)
πΉπ Thailand | π Inner Trauma / Personal Discovery | π 2024 | ββββ
Kun Ngern grew up under pressure and strict control, never allowed to be herself. When she finally meets someone who challenges those limits, everything begins to unravel. This series marks a milestoneβfrom Yes or No to Blank, itβs a ten-year evolution of Thai GL to a new height of emotional maturity.
The Secret of Us (2024)
πΉπ Thailand | βοΈ Exes Reunited / Medical Romance | π 2024 | ββββ
After a painful breakup abroad, dermatologist Fahlada struggles to move on. But fate brings Earn back into her life. With one desperate to reconnect and the other protecting a shattered heart, this story explores how much hurt can love truly heal. The visuals are stunning, the emotions intense, and the chemistry between the leads is easily the strongest in Thai GL today.
The Royal Pin (2024)
πΉπ Thailand | π Royal Period Romance / Childhood Friends | π 2024 | ββββ
Two palace girlsβAnilpat and Piranthitaβgrew up as best friends, but royal duties threaten to separate them. One is a bold, curious spirit; the other, reserved and obedient. This is Thailandβs first royal-period GL drama, starring fan-favorite Freen & Becky. The longing, elegance, and history all weave into a captivating sapphic fairytale.
Affair (2024)
πΉπ Thailand | π Class Divide / Childhood Love Rekindled | π 2024 | ββββ
Phleng, once living the perfect life, reunites with Wanwiwa, her childhood friend and former housemaidβs daughter. As memories resurface, so do the feelings. This is a plot-rich, emotionally grounded dramaβwith actual conflict and character development. The leads might not be the βprettiestβ by Thai beauty standards, but their acting? Way more convincing than many glossy counterparts.
Pluto (2024)
πΉπ Thailand | π―ββοΈ Twins / Mistaken Identity / Blind Romance | π 2024 | ββββ
On her wedding day, Oaboom asks her estranged twin Aioon to break up with her secret lover May. But after a car crash, Aioon steps into her sisterβs lifeβand falls for May, whoβs blind and doesn't know the switch happened. Itβs deceptive, emotional, and beautifully tragicβlike Fingersmith but set in Bangkok. Both leads are insanely attractive and deliver stunning performances. Easily my personal favorite Thai GL so far.
US: The Series (2025)
πΉπ Thailand | π Slice-of-Life / Relationship Growth | π 2025 | ββββ
No tropes, no dramaβjust two women growing into love, and growing into each other. From playful flirting to emotional intimacy, US unfolds at a gentle pace. It's about partnership, support, and shared life moments. The final episodeβs quiet, mutual vowβexchanging rings without a weddingβis everything this show stands for: love, simplicity, and truth.
Harmony Secret (2025)
πΉπ Thailand | π§ Business Rivals / Slow-Burn Power Couple | π 2025 | ββββ
Maywika and Aiwarin are the heirs of rival business empires. Cold strategy turns to emotional warfare, and thenβunexpectedlyβto longing. Their tension burns beneath the surface as they outmaneuver each other in public but inch closer in private. A perfect reunion for the LMSY pairing in a sapphic version of Succession meets Enemies to Lovers.
The Whale Store (2025)
πΉπ Thailand | πͺ Small Shop / Emotional Healing | π 2025 | ββββ
Wan inherits her father's failing shop and meets a charming regular who slowly helps her rebuild itβand herself. But not everything is as it seems. This is a rare Thai GL series that avoids melodrama and leans into subtlety, sincerity, and quiet healing. Warm, soft, and full of heart. Honestly? A hidden gem.Best European Lesbian Series Available on YouTube
Control (2018)
π΅π± Poland | π¬ Psychological / Tension-Driven Romance | π 2018 | ββββ
A woman working airport security is shocked to see her ex come through the line. With no words spoken, the film uses eye contact, tension, and flashbacks to unravel their past. **A moody Polish short series** that went viralβand deservedly so.
SKAM EspaΓ±a Season 2 (2019)
πͺπΈ Spain | π¬ Teen / Coming-of-Age | π 2019 | ββββ
SKAM Spain was the first to give the Skam franchise a lesbian lead. The actresses have electric chemistry, the storylines are raw, and the setting feels real. Easily one of the most heartfelt versions in the franchise.
wtFOCK Season 7 (2023)
π§πͺ Belgium | π Youth Drama | π 2023 | ββββ
AnaΓ―s likes luxury. When her world collapses after her parentsβ divorce, she must rebuild herselfβand she finds love along the way. From the first episode, the show **builds intimate tension and character depth**, making it one of the best Skam spinoffs.Lesbian Series from the US, Canada & Latin America
Rumors (2024)
πΊπΈ USA | π Acting Class / Jealousy & Competition | π 2024 | ββββ
Kat is new in LA, trying to break into acting. She quickly bonds with local actress Lindsey, but when the acting coach Ellen and her assistant Trina show interest in Kat, Lindsey spirals into jealousy and paranoia. There's something very real about the way this story captures ambition, envy, and queer desire wrapped in performance. The lighting, shooting, and editing are surprisingly professional for a small-scale show, and while the music occasionally feels off-tone, the tension between the leads makes up for it. I was impressed by how fast the dynamics shiftedβand Iβm definitely staying to see how it unfolds.
Carmilla (2014β2016)
π¨π¦ Canada / π¬π§ Source | π§ Vampires / Mystery / College | π 2014β2016 | ββββ
Laura is a journalist trying to uncover mysterious disappearances at Silas University. Her roommate Carmilla? Possibly a vampire. This **YouTube-native cult hit** is smart, sexy, weird, and completely charming. Based on a classic novella but full of modern queer energy.
Her Story (2015)
πΊπΈ USA | π Trans-Femme Romance | π 2015 | ββββ
A delicate exploration of identity and love, this Emmy-nominated series follows two trans women rediscovering connection and vulnerability. It's a quiet, intimate portrayal of women often underrepresented on screen.
Queering (2018, S1β2)
πΊπΈ USA | π©βπ©βπ§ Mother-Daughter Queer Story | π 2018 | βββ
Harper is finally living her best lesbian lifeβuntil her mom comes out too. It's awkward, tender, and funny in a very Gen-Z meets Gen-X way. Not perfect, but surprisingly relatable.
Out With Dad
π¨π¦ Canada | π Coming Out / Family | π 2010s | ββββ
Rose is coming out. Her dad wants to help, even if he tries too hard. This long-running Canadian web series **delivers heart without melodrama**, just an honest portrayal of growing up gay.Free Lesbian Series from Australia & New Zealand
Starting Fromβ¦ Now! (2014β2016)
π«π·π¦πΊ Australia | ποΈ Urban Lesbian Life | π 2014β2016 | ββββ
Steph moves to the city for a fresh startβand falls for her friendβs girlfriend. What follows is a web of tangled emotions, misunderstandings, and growth. 5 seasons, all on YouTube. **Itβs messy, itβs real, itβs binge-worthy.**
Love Me Lex (2024)
π¦πΊ Australia | π¨ Art School Romance | π 2024 | ββββ
After a bad night, Lex joins an art class and meets someone unexpected. This short but sweet Aussie gem **feels natural and unforced**, letting quiet romance bloom through soft glances and honest dialogue.
Til Lease Do Us Part (2014)
π¦πΊ Australia | ποΈ Roommate Comedy | π 2014 | βββ
Two exes become roommates. Cue chaos. It's light, ridiculous, and occasionally touching. Season 2 hits its stride with better pacing and character moments. Ideal for a quick sapphic laugh.π₯ Watch Other Platforms for Lesbian Series
β Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good lesbian series on YouTube?
Yes β absolutely! YouTube has become a surprisingly rich platform for lesbian and GL (girls’ love) content. You can find everything from professionally produced Thai dramas like GAP and 23.5, to heartfelt indie series like Out With Dad and Her Story. Many are short-form, emotionally engaging, and completely free to watch.
Is it legal to watch these lesbian series on YouTube?
Yes. All the series we included in this list are available on official channels or creatorsβ pages, meaning they are legally uploaded for public viewing. We always recommend supporting original creators by watching from their verified sources.
What are the best Korean lesbian short dramas on YouTube?
Some of the most recommended Korean GL short dramas include:
Girlfriend Project Day 1
To the X Who Hated Me
Lily Fever
Out of Breath
They often feature high production quality, strong performances, and condensed emotional storytelling β perfect for binge-watching in under an hour.
Are there English subtitles for these lesbian series?
Most of the series on YouTube β especially Korean, Thai, and Spanish ones β do come with English subtitles, either officially or through fan communities. Always check the settings or the video description for subtitle availability.
Can I watch lesbian series from Thailand on YouTube?
Yes! Thailand has become one of the leading countries for GL dramas. Popular series like GAP, The Secret of Us, The Royal Pin, and Pluto are available for free on YouTube with subtitles. They feature high production values, compelling stories, and popular sapphic couples.
Whatβs the difference between GL and lesbian series?
GL (Girlsβ Love) is a broader term used mainly in Asian media (especially Korea, Thailand, and Japan), often focusing on romantic or emotional relationships between women β sometimes with subtlety. βLesbian seriesβ is a more general global term and may be more explicit or socially focused depending on the region. This list includes both types.
Do I need a VPN to access these shows?
In most cases, no VPN is needed β especially for shows from creators who have international audiences in mind. However, some region-locked content (especially in Japan or the Philippines) might require a VPN depending on your location.
Are these lesbian series suitable for teens?
Many of the series listed here are rated for general audiences or 16+, especially school romance dramas like 23.5 or Girlfriend Project Day 1. However, some titles explore more mature themes (e.g., The Secret of Us, Pluto), so it’s always best to check the age rating or content warnings before watching.
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