This is essential not only for an industry that needs to become more inclusive but also for the millions of teens and young adults who are watching these shows and seeing themselves on screen for the first time. RELATED: 9 Best LGBTQ+ Books That Deserve A Movie Or TV Series Adaptation Though not perfect, there definitely seems to be more LGBTQ+ characters exploring their sexualities and entering relationships on TV shows geared toward teen and young adult audiences than anywhere else. While most of television might have been slow to diversify and become an inclusive space for characters of all sexualities, teen television shows seemed to adapt rather quickly.