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20 Unsung and Underused Les/Bi Characters of 2014

This year we had a record number of lesbian, bi and otherwise queer-identified female characters on television. However, there is still a criminal under-usage of many of them. Whether they are relegated to guest star appearances, brief stints or small roles in larger ensembles where straight people still lead the show, we’re hoping that the ones that survived 2014 will be more gainfully employed on their respective shows in 2015.

Sad news: Not only was Reyna shot and killed, but Matador was also given the ax after its first season. We’ll always have this goodbye kiss she gave her secret girlfriend.

We’re so happy to see Jane come out on the return of The Comeback, but now we’re hoping to see another season of the HBO series, with more of Jane (and maybe even Joan).

Out actress Emily Rios played an impressively obsessive reporter on FX’s dark detective show, and she really got to show off her acting chops in Season 2. Sadly, it wasn’t picked up for Season 3, although Emily was just cast on True Detective.

Weird bangs aside, Kathy was only a blip on the Gracepoint radar and could have had more interaction with castmates like Anna Gunn. Fox did not pick up the show for a second season, so we bid you adieu, Kathy.

After only being a small role in Season 1 of the Amazon political farce, Brooke Bloom had much more to do this year, including marrying her partner. No word on a Season 3 pickup yet, but we’re holding out for more Julie.

Imogen’s poly gal pal has commitment issues, which is a topic never before explored on teen TV. That being said, we hope the storyline will continue into the rest of Season 14 and beyond.

Things didn’t end so well for Lisa and Rachel, the latter telling her lover she never wanted to see her again. But we loved the two together, and know Rachel didn’t mean it. Kate Lyn Shiel, please come back for Season 3!

Niecy Nash is the lesbian we’ve been waiting for on Mindy Kaling’s sitcom. Despite the very sweeps week style kiss she employed upon arrival, we’re happy she’s stuck around. More, we say, more! Blink and you’ll miss her! It’s crazy to think that Tig Notaro would be on a show and only show her face for about 10 seconds. Please let Barb have some drama for Tammy and Sarah in Season 2. Carolyn lost her partner and spent much of Season 2 unconscious. We want more for Aisha Hinds when the sci-fi network series returns in Season 3. Kara has TWO moms, guys. While we’re fans of Andrea Parker from Pretty Little Liars, her Red Band Society wife, Daniella, is also extremely watch-worthy. Sadly, RBS has been cancelled, so it looks like we’re out of luck. With Kalinda leaving sooner than later, it’s unlikely we’ll see more of her many lady loves, and that includes Jordana Spiro as Detective Jenna-although we wouldn’t mind if she joined the show in another capacity. HINT HINT. Sarah Silverman had her heart broken by Betty (Annaleigh Ashford), but she has promised to return for more in Season 3. Yay? Let’s hope things go better on their next go-round. The Showtime series is ripe with major stars, but let’s not forget the power of Kate Moennig. Give Lena a little more love and watch the lesbian fanbase swell. We were thrilled to see Alisha get some singing in around the campfire, but the TNT series could really use some more of their lesbian lieutenant in Season 2. Perhaps some flashbacks to her partner waiting at home?

This show is already super queer, but Doc Yewll is smart, hilarious and incredibly important to Defiance. That’s a power lesbian we love to see in action. The tables turned on Mickey when he realized he wasn’t the only one cheating on his spouse with the same-sex. The Russian temptress is into ladies when she’s not working her day (night?) job as a call girl. We never thought we’d ask for more of her until this revelation happened at the end of last season. Season 5 premieres on January 11. A polarizing character for her relationship with Arizona, we can’t help but wish Leah would have stuck around to do something besides be seen as a homewrecker. Sadly, Twisted‘s second season was cancelled so we won’t see what would have happened for Whitney and Lacey after the finale’s huge (AND TWISTED) reveal.

A major pansexual character on television? It was too good to be true. Sophia came out with her crush on Taylor, and then the show was not picked up. These things are unrelated, of course, but still so disappointing.

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