Asexual Representation on TV
Lacking But We’re Getting Somewhere…
Asexuality, the lack of sexual attraction, is a sexual orientation that is increasingly being represented in popular media. Here are some notable examples from TV, including novel adaptions:
Heartstopper: Isaac Henderson, a character in this popular Netflix series, is explicitly identified as aromantic asexual.
Everything's Gonna Be Okay: Drea, a character in this series, is homoromantic asexual.
Sex Education: Sarah "O" Owens, a new character introduced in season 4, is asexual.
The Imperfects: Abbi Singh is an asexual character.
Legends of Tomorrow: Spooner Cruz, a character in the Arrowverse, is asexual.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Purvis, a character in the show, expresses disinterest in sex, hinting at an asexual orientation.
Shadowhunters: Raphael Santiago, a character in the show, is asexual.
Shortland Street: Gerald Tippett, a character in this New Zealand soap opera, is asexual.
State of the Union: Jay, a character in this series, is asexual.
Siren: Valentina "Voodoo" Dunacci, a character in this show, is often interpreted as asexual due to her lack of interest in romantic relationships.
Glee: Emma Pillsbury, a character in the show, is often interpreted as demisexual or asexual due to her reluctance to engage in sexual activity.
Better Half: A character in this episode of House M.D. was initially presented as asexual but was later revealed to have a medical condition suppressing their sex drive.
Faking It: Brad, a character in this series, briefly identifies as asexual.
American Horror Story: Misty Day, a character in this series, is often interpreted as asexual.
High Maintenance: Evan, a character in this series, is asexual.
Emmerdale: Liv Flaherty, a character in this soap opera, is asexual.
Genera+ion: Greta Moreno, a character in this series, is homoromantic asexual.
Huge: Poppy, a character in this series, is often interpreted as asexual due to her lack of interest in romantic relationships.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Purvis, a character in the show, expresses disinterest in sex, hinting at an asexual orientation.
Watchmen: Adrian Veidt, a character in this series, is often interpreted as asexual.
Everything Now: Will, a character in this series, is demisexual.
Ally McBeal: Ling Woo, a character in this series, is often interpreted as asexual due to her disinterest in sex and her use of sex as a tool for manipulation.
Wandee Goodday: Plakao, a character in this series, is asexual.
Heartbreak High: Douglas "Ca$h" Piggott, a character in this series, is often interpreted as asexual due to his lack of interest in sex.
Koisenu Futari: Both main characters, Sakuko Kodama and Satoru Takahashi, are aromantic asexual.
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat: Yako Kaname, a character in this series, is an asexual lesbian.
17.3 About a Sex: Tsumugi Hara, a character in this series, is asexual and aromantic.
My Dress-Up Darling: Sakuko Kodama and Seiji Maki, characters in this series, are explicitly identified as asexual and aromantic.
Hazbin Hotel: Alastor, a character in this series, is often interpreted as asexual due to his lack of romantic or sexual interest.
This growing representation of asexuality in media is helping to increase understanding and acceptance of this sexual orientation.
