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:''Sorted chronologically by year of the first episode containing a nonbinary character, and then alphabetically by title of the TV show.'' | :''Sorted chronologically by year of the first episode containing a nonbinary character, and then alphabetically by title of the TV show.'' | ||
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*Taylor Mason in season 2 of ''Billions'' is nonbinary and introduces themself with they/them pronouns. They're played by [[Asia Kate Dillon]], who realised they were nonbinary while auditioning for the role.<ref>"[https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/02/142575/kate-dillon-billions-taylor-nonbinary-gender-identity-pronouns Meet ''Billions''' Asia Kate Dillon, TV's First Non-Binary Star]", Refinery29.com, 27 February 2017.</ref> | *Taylor Mason in season 2 of ''Billions'' is nonbinary and introduces themself with they/them pronouns. They're played by [[Asia Kate Dillon]], who realised they were nonbinary while auditioning for the role.<ref>"[https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/02/142575/kate-dillon-billions-taylor-nonbinary-gender-identity-pronouns Meet ''Billions''' Asia Kate Dillon, TV's First Non-Binary Star]", Refinery29.com, 27 February 2017.</ref> | ||
* In the fourth season of ''Degrassi: Next Class'', Yael Baron comes out as [[genderqueer]]. Yael is played by Jamie Bloch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/degrassi-next-class-yael-genderqueer/|work=TV Guide|date=7 July 2017|last=Gennis|first=Sadie|title=Degrassi: Next Class: [Spoiler] Comes Out as the Show's First Genderqueer Character!}}</ref> | |||
*The comedy-drama miniseries ''Fucking Adelaide'' (aka ''F*!#ing Adelaide'') features a [[genderfluid]] child, Cleo, played by nonbinary actor [[Audrey Mason-Hyde]].<ref name="Tedmanson">{{Cite web |title=How non-binary teenager Audrey Mason-Hyde is breaking down gender identity stereotypes, one label at a time |last=Tedmanson |first=Sophie |work=Vogue Australia |date=1 January 2019 |access-date=3 May 2020 |url= https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/lifestyle/how-nonbinary-teenager-audrey-masonhyde-is-breaking-down-gender-identity-stereotypes-one-label-at-a-time/news-story/9c213c8adcd6395a7ff8abf41592e4d3}}</ref> | *The comedy-drama miniseries ''Fucking Adelaide'' (aka ''F*!#ing Adelaide'') features a [[genderfluid]] child, Cleo, played by nonbinary actor [[Audrey Mason-Hyde]].<ref name="Tedmanson">{{Cite web |title=How non-binary teenager Audrey Mason-Hyde is breaking down gender identity stereotypes, one label at a time |last=Tedmanson |first=Sophie |work=Vogue Australia |date=1 January 2019 |access-date=3 May 2020 |url= https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/lifestyle/how-nonbinary-teenager-audrey-masonhyde-is-breaking-down-gender-identity-stereotypes-one-label-at-a-time/news-story/9c213c8adcd6395a7ff8abf41592e4d3}}</ref> | ||
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* In season three, episode two of ''The Detour'', there is a nonbinary character named Sarah and a [[Two-spirit]] character called Big Poppa.<ref name="Haskoor-Detour">{{Cite web |title='The Detour' Season 3 Is Tackling Gender Norms & Stereotypes Left And Right |last=Haskoor |first=Michael |work=Decider |date=11 February 2018 |access-date=17 November 2020 |url= https://decider.com/2018/02/11/the-detour-season-3-is-tackling-gender-norms-stereotypes-left-and-right/}}</ref> | |||
*On ''One Day at a Time'', Syd (played by Sheridan Pierce) is the nonbinary romantic partner of Elena. Syd uses [[singular they]] pronouns and is uncomfortable with binary-gendered terms such as "girlfriend".<ref name="Heim">{{Cite web |title=What is "non-binary"? Learn from our favorite TV characters |last=Heim |first=Bec |work=Film Daily |date=26 March 2020 |access-date=24 April 2020 |url= https://filmdaily.co/news/non-binary-tv-characters/}}</ref> | *On ''One Day at a Time'', Syd (played by Sheridan Pierce) is the nonbinary romantic partner of Elena. Syd uses [[singular they]] pronouns and is uncomfortable with binary-gendered terms such as "girlfriend".<ref name="Heim">{{Cite web |title=What is "non-binary"? Learn from our favorite TV characters |last=Heim |first=Bec |work=Film Daily |date=26 March 2020 |access-date=24 April 2020 |url= https://filmdaily.co/news/non-binary-tv-characters/}}</ref> | ||
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* In season one, episode seven of the legal drama ''All Rise'' (titled "Uncommon Women and Mothers"), Emily's client is a homeless nonbinary youth named Jax, played by [[transmasculine]] actor JJ Hawkins.<ref name="AllRise">{{Cite web |title=All Rise Review: Uncommon Women and Mothers (Season 1 Episode 7) |last=Wyneken |first=Caitlin |work=Tell-Tale TV |date=5 November 2019 |access-date=27 October 2020 |url= https://telltaletv.com/2019/11/all-rise-review-uncommon-women-and-mothers-season-1-episode-7/}}</ref> Jax is misgendered during a court proceeding and their lawyer speaks up in objection, convincing the judge to enforce use of the correct [[they/them]] pronouns for Jax.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-BHDBhtrE/ Instagram post] 10 September 2020</ref> | * In season one, episode seven of the legal drama ''All Rise'' (titled "Uncommon Women and Mothers"), Emily's client is a homeless nonbinary youth named Jax, played by [[transmasculine]] actor JJ Hawkins.<ref name="AllRise">{{Cite web |title=All Rise Review: Uncommon Women and Mothers (Season 1 Episode 7) |last=Wyneken |first=Caitlin |work=Tell-Tale TV |date=5 November 2019 |access-date=27 October 2020 |url= https://telltaletv.com/2019/11/all-rise-review-uncommon-women-and-mothers-season-1-episode-7/}}</ref> Jax is misgendered during a court proceeding and their lawyer speaks up in objection, convincing the judge to enforce use of the correct [[they/them]] pronouns for Jax.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-BHDBhtrE/ Instagram post] 10 September 2020</ref> | ||
* The sci-fi Netflix series ''Another Life'' includes among its characters a nonbinary psychologist named Zayn whose pronouns are [[ze/hir]]. Ze is played by nonbinary actor [[JayR Tinaco]].<ref name="LeightonDore">{{Cite web |title=Australian actor JayR Tinaco's role in 'Another Life' helped them come out as non-binary |last=Leighton-Dore |first=Samuel |work=Topics |date=31 July 2019 |access-date=15 September 2020 |url= https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/pride/agenda/article/2019/07/30/australian-actor-jayr-tinacos-role-another-life-helped-them-come-out-non-binary}}</ref> | |||
*In the drama ''David Makes Man'', the character Mx Elijah/Ms Elijah (played by nonbinary actor [[Travis Coles]]) is [[genderqueer]] and [[gender nonconforming]]<ref name="OWN">{{Cite web |title=Meet Mx. Elijah {{!}} David Makes Man |author=OWN |work=YouTube |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=20 June 2020 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtX0OwY5X4I}}</ref>, and according to Coles, has no pronoun preference.<ref name="DavidMakesMan">{{Cite web |title='David Makes Man' star Travis Coles on Ms Elijah and representation of Black queer people |author=MEAWW |work=YouTube |date=10 August 2019 |access-date=20 June 2020 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ItZzo2-0gA}}</ref> | *In the drama ''David Makes Man'', the character Mx Elijah/Ms Elijah (played by nonbinary actor [[Travis Coles]]) is [[genderqueer]] and [[gender nonconforming]]<ref name="OWN">{{Cite web |title=Meet Mx. Elijah {{!}} David Makes Man |author=OWN |work=YouTube |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=20 June 2020 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtX0OwY5X4I}}</ref>, and according to Coles, has no pronoun preference.<ref name="DavidMakesMan">{{Cite web |title='David Makes Man' star Travis Coles on Ms Elijah and representation of Black queer people |author=MEAWW |work=YouTube |date=10 August 2019 |access-date=20 June 2020 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ItZzo2-0gA}}</ref> | ||
* In the BBC comedy miniseries ''Don't Forget the Driver'', the character Bradley/Brad is nonbinary, and played by nonbinary actor [[Jo Eaton-Kent]].<ref name="DFTD">{{Cite web |title=Interview with Jo Eaton-Kent |author= |work=bbc.co.uk |date=2 April 2019 |access-date=13 July 2021 |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/dontforgetthedriver/jo}}</ref> | * In the BBC comedy miniseries ''Don't Forget the Driver'', the character Bradley/Brad is nonbinary, and played by nonbinary actor [[Jo Eaton-Kent]].<ref name="DFTD">{{Cite web |title=Interview with Jo Eaton-Kent |author= |work=bbc.co.uk |date=2 April 2019 |access-date=13 July 2021 |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/dontforgetthedriver/jo}}</ref> | ||
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* In the crime drama ''Big Sky'', Jerrie is a [[transfeminine]] nonbinary person played by nonbinary actor [[Jesse James Keitel]].<ref name="ReynoldsOct2020">{{Cite web |title=Nonbinary Actors and Creators Have Some Advice for Hollywood |last=Reynolds |first=Daniel |work=The Advocate |date=21 October 2020 |access-date=27 October 2020 |url= https://www.advocate.com/exclusives/2020/10/21/future-lgbtq-tv-nonbinary-visionaries}}</ref> | * In the crime drama ''Big Sky'', Jerrie is a [[transfeminine]] nonbinary person played by nonbinary actor [[Jesse James Keitel]].<ref name="ReynoldsOct2020">{{Cite web |title=Nonbinary Actors and Creators Have Some Advice for Hollywood |last=Reynolds |first=Daniel |work=The Advocate |date=21 October 2020 |access-date=27 October 2020 |url= https://www.advocate.com/exclusives/2020/10/21/future-lgbtq-tv-nonbinary-visionaries}}</ref> | ||
* Deputy Brianna Bishop in the Fox drama series ''Deputy'' is nonbinary canonically, thanks to a suggestion by the character's actor [[Bex Taylor-Klaus]] who is also nonbinary.<ref name="Bentley">{{Cite web |title=Bex Taylor-Klaus Hopes Their Nonbinary 'Deputy' Character Will Save Lives |last=Bentley |first=Jean |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=14 February 2020 |access-date=23 April 2020 |url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bex-taylor-klaus-deputy-binary-reveal-1279351 }}</ref> | * Deputy Brianna Bishop in the Fox drama series ''Deputy'' is nonbinary canonically, thanks to a suggestion by the character's actor [[Bex Taylor-Klaus]] who is also nonbinary.<ref name="Bentley">{{Cite web |title=Bex Taylor-Klaus Hopes Their Nonbinary 'Deputy' Character Will Save Lives |last=Bentley |first=Jean |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=14 February 2020 |access-date=23 April 2020 |url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bex-taylor-klaus-deputy-binary-reveal-1279351 }}</ref> | ||
* In ''Lovecraft Country'', there is a [[Two-Spirit]] character named Yahima Maraokoti in the episode "A History of Violence". The character is played by a [[cisgender]] woman and is soon murdered by one of the main characters.<ref name="Yahima">{{Cite web |title=Lovecraft Country Creator Apologizes for “Failed” Attempt at Two-Spirit Representation |last=Sanders |first=Wren |work=them. |date=13 October 2020 |access-date=25 October 2020 |url= https://www.them.us/story/lovecraft-country-failed-two-spirit-representation }}</ref> | |||
* In ''Love in the Time of Corona'', [[Tommy Dorfman]] plays the nonbinary hairstylist Oscar.<ref name="Ramos-Corona">{{Cite web |title='Love In The Time Of Corona': Freeform Sets Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley And 4 More For Limited Series Event |last=Ramos |first=Dino-Ray |work=Deadline |date=29 June 2020 |access-date=17 November 2020 |url= https://deadline.com/2020/06/love-in-the-time-of-corona-freeform-leslie-odom-jr-nicolette-robinson-tommy-dorfman-rainey-qualle-gil-bellows-rya-kihlstedt-ava-bellows-l-scott-caldwell-1202972774/}}</ref> | |||
* The British comedy ''Maxxx'' has a nonbinary character named Roxx (played by Sonny Charlton), who uses [[they/them]] pronouns and is a romantic interest of Amit.<ref name="Maxxx">{{Cite web |title=Hulu's 'Maxxx' Features a Refreshing Nonbinary Romantic Interest |last=Henderson |first=Taylor |work=Pride.com |date=5 August 2020 |access-date=4 March 2021 |url= https://www.pride.com/tv/2020/8/05/hulus-maxxx-features-refreshing-nonbinary-romantic-interest}}</ref> | * The British comedy ''Maxxx'' has a nonbinary character named Roxx (played by Sonny Charlton), who uses [[they/them]] pronouns and is a romantic interest of Amit.<ref name="Maxxx">{{Cite web |title=Hulu's 'Maxxx' Features a Refreshing Nonbinary Romantic Interest |last=Henderson |first=Taylor |work=Pride.com |date=5 August 2020 |access-date=4 March 2021 |url= https://www.pride.com/tv/2020/8/05/hulus-maxxx-features-refreshing-nonbinary-romantic-interest}}</ref> | ||
* The drama series ''P-Valley'' follows several people who work at a Mississippi strip club named "The Pynk". The club's owner is Uncle Clifford, a nonbinary [[genderfluid]] person who uses [[she/her]] pronouns.<ref name="P-Valley">{{Cite web |title=P-Valley's Nicco Annan on Black queerness, serving looks, and why 'femininity is total strength' |author=Opie, David |work=Digital Spy |date=7 December 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020 |url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a33132271/p-valley-nicco-annan-uncle-clifford-katori-hall-interview/ |quote=And Uncle Clifford is a beautiful, black, non-binary queer who identifies with the pronoun 'she'. She's very gender fluid.}}</ref> Uncle Clifford is played by Nicco Annan, an out gay man.<ref name="esse_Meet">{{Cite web |title=Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life |last=Penrice |first=Ronda Racha |work=Essence |date=27 July 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020 |url= https://www.essence.com/entertainment/meet-nicco-annan-p-valleys-uncle-clifford-whos-giving-us-life/ |quote='As a Black man and as a Black gay man, it's very seldom that I get the opportunity to tell such a rich, lush story that really means something and that I really feel speaks to my community and can uplift us," he says of ''P-Valley''. }}</ref> | * The drama series ''P-Valley'' follows several people who work at a Mississippi strip club named "The Pynk". The club's owner is Uncle Clifford, a nonbinary [[genderfluid]] person who uses [[she/her]] pronouns.<ref name="P-Valley">{{Cite web |title=P-Valley's Nicco Annan on Black queerness, serving looks, and why 'femininity is total strength' |author=Opie, David |work=Digital Spy |date=7 December 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020 |url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a33132271/p-valley-nicco-annan-uncle-clifford-katori-hall-interview/ |quote=And Uncle Clifford is a beautiful, black, non-binary queer who identifies with the pronoun 'she'. She's very gender fluid.}}</ref> Uncle Clifford is played by Nicco Annan, an out gay man.<ref name="esse_Meet">{{Cite web |title=Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life |last=Penrice |first=Ronda Racha |work=Essence |date=27 July 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020 |url= https://www.essence.com/entertainment/meet-nicco-annan-p-valleys-uncle-clifford-whos-giving-us-life/ |quote='As a Black man and as a Black gay man, it's very seldom that I get the opportunity to tell such a rich, lush story that really means something and that I really feel speaks to my community and can uplift us," he says of ''P-Valley''. }}</ref> | ||
* In the Hulu comedy series ''Shrill'', the character Em is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. Em is played by [[E.R. Fightmaster]] who is also nonbinary and uses they/them as well.<ref name="Bradley-Shrill">{{Cite web |title='Shrill' Ends on Its Best Season Yet Thanks to a Heart-Bursting Queer Romance |author=Bradley, Laura |work=The Daily Beast |date=12 May 2021 |access-date=17 May 2021 |url= https://www.thedailybeast.com/shrill-ends-on-its-best-season-yet-thanks-to-a-heart-bursting-queer-romance}}</ref> | * In the Hulu comedy series ''Shrill'', the character Em is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. Em is played by [[E.R. Fightmaster]] who is also nonbinary and uses they/them as well.<ref name="Bradley-Shrill">{{Cite web |title='Shrill' Ends on Its Best Season Yet Thanks to a Heart-Bursting Queer Romance |author=Bradley, Laura |work=The Daily Beast |date=12 May 2021 |access-date=17 May 2021 |url= https://www.thedailybeast.com/shrill-ends-on-its-best-season-yet-thanks-to-a-heart-bursting-queer-romance}}</ref> | ||
* The third season of ''Star Trek: Discovery'' introduces a nonbinary character named Adira Tal, played by nonbinary actor [[Blu del Barrio]].<ref name="STDiscovery">{{Cite web |title='Star Trek: Discovery' Introduces First-Ever Non-Binary And Trans Characters With Blu Del Barrio And Ian Alexander |last=Ramos |first=Dino-Ray |work=Deadline |date=2 September 2020 |access-date=7 September 2020 |url= https://deadline.com/2020/09/star-trek-discovery-non-binary-transgender-characters-blu-del-barrio-ian-alexander-lgbtq-diversity-inclusion-representation-1234568890/}}</ref> Adira uses they/them pronouns. | |||
* A nonbinary character named Alex plays a minor role in the drama series ''This Is Us''. Alex is played by nonbinary lesbian [[Presley Alexander]], and is the love interest of main character Tess. Alex first appears in the season five episode "Changes". | |||
* The Brazilian drama series ''Todxs Nosotrxs'' (also known as ''Todxs Nós'' or ''He, She, They.'') stars Rafa, an 18-year-old pansexual and nonbinary person who decides to leave their unaccepting family and go live with their cousin. Rafa is played by Clara Gallo.<ref>https://www.hbolapress.com/programming/search/388#about</ref><ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11212828/</ref><ref name="Canhisares">{{Cite web |title=Todxs Nós discute gênero com humor, mas nem só de "militância" vive a série |trans-title= |last=Canhisares |first=Mariana |work=Omelete |date=20 March 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 |url= https://www.omelete.com.br/series-tv/todxs-nos-primeiras-impressoes |language=pt}}</ref> | * The Brazilian drama series ''Todxs Nosotrxs'' (also known as ''Todxs Nós'' or ''He, She, They.'') stars Rafa, an 18-year-old pansexual and nonbinary person who decides to leave their unaccepting family and go live with their cousin. Rafa is played by Clara Gallo.<ref>https://www.hbolapress.com/programming/search/388#about</ref><ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11212828/</ref><ref name="Canhisares">{{Cite web |title=Todxs Nós discute gênero com humor, mas nem só de "militância" vive a série |trans-title= |last=Canhisares |first=Mariana |work=Omelete |date=20 March 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 |url= https://www.omelete.com.br/series-tv/todxs-nos-primeiras-impressoes |language=pt}}</ref> | ||
* In ''Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'', main character Mo (played by Alex Newell) is [[genderfluid]].<ref>https://lezwatchtv.com/character/mo-3/</ref> | * In ''Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'', main character Mo (played by Alex Newell) is [[genderfluid]].<ref>https://lezwatchtv.com/character/mo-3/</ref> | ||
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* Season 2, episode 5 of ''Batwoman'' introduced the nonbinary character Evan Blake, who is a friend of protagonist Kate Kane. Evan is played by Lincoln Clauss.<ref name="Batwoman>{{Cite web |title=Batwoman Writer Explains the Importance of the Show's New Nonbinary Character |last=Erao |first=Math |work=CBR |date= |access-date=27 February 2021 |url= https://www.cbr.com/batwoman-nonbinary-evan-blake-writer-coments/}}</ref> | |||
* In the live-action remake of ''Cowboy Bebop'', Grencia Mars Elijah Guo Eckener, nicknamed Gren, is nonbinary and played by nonbinary actor [[Mason Alexander Park]].<ref name="RomanoCB">{{Cite web |title=Cowboy Bebop live-action series officially makes anime character Gren nonbinary |trans-title= |last=Romano |first=Nick |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=19 November 2020 |access-date=19 November 2020 |url= https://ew.com/tv/cowboy-bebop-gren-nonbinary-mason-alexander-park/ |language=EN}}</ref> | * In the live-action remake of ''Cowboy Bebop'', Grencia Mars Elijah Guo Eckener, nicknamed Gren, is nonbinary and played by nonbinary actor [[Mason Alexander Park]].<ref name="RomanoCB">{{Cite web |title=Cowboy Bebop live-action series officially makes anime character Gren nonbinary |trans-title= |last=Romano |first=Nick |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=19 November 2020 |access-date=19 November 2020 |url= https://ew.com/tv/cowboy-bebop-gren-nonbinary-mason-alexander-park/ |language=EN}}</ref> | ||
* [[Mae Martin]]'s character in ''Feel Good'' comes out as nonbinary in the season finale.<ref name="Dry-FeelGood">{{Cite web |title='Feel Good' Review: Mae Martin's Devastating Queer Comedy Levels Up in Season 2 |last=Dry |first=Jude |work=IndieWire |date=4 June 2021 |access-date=25 August 2021 |url= https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/feel-good-review-netflix-queer-mae-martin-season-2-1234642428/ }}</ref> | * [[Mae Martin]]'s character in ''Feel Good'' comes out as nonbinary in the season finale.<ref name="Dry-FeelGood">{{Cite web |title='Feel Good' Review: Mae Martin's Devastating Queer Comedy Levels Up in Season 2 |last=Dry |first=Jude |work=IndieWire |date=4 June 2021 |access-date=25 August 2021 |url= https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/feel-good-review-netflix-queer-mae-martin-season-2-1234642428/ }}</ref> | ||
* Kids' show ''Fruit Salad TV'' includes the nonbinary characters Shirley Shawn, Officer Beaples, and Bok.<ref name="Spadafore">{{Cite web |title=Conservatives Outraged After The Wiggles' New Kids' TV Show Introduces Non-Binary Unicorn |last=Spadafore |first=Sam |work=Comic Sands |date=24 August 2021 |access-date=25 August 2021 |url= https://www.comicsands.com/wiggles-nonbinary-unicorn-conservative-outrage-2654765310.html }}</ref> | |||
* Nonbinary physician Dr. Kai Bartley (played by nonbinary actor [[E.R. Fightmaster]]) is a recurring character in ''Grey's Anatomy''. Dr. Bartley first appeared in the episode "Hotter Than Hell" (season 18, episode 3).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet 'Grey's Anatomy's First-Ever Nonbinary Doctor |last=Rude |first=Mey |work=out.com |date=28 October 2021 |access-date=1 November 2021 |url= https://www.out.com/television/2021/10/28/meet-greys-anatomys-first-ever-nonbinary-doctor}}</ref> | * Nonbinary physician Dr. Kai Bartley (played by nonbinary actor [[E.R. Fightmaster]]) is a recurring character in ''Grey's Anatomy''. Dr. Bartley first appeared in the episode "Hotter Than Hell" (season 18, episode 3).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet 'Grey's Anatomy's First-Ever Nonbinary Doctor |last=Rude |first=Mey |work=out.com |date=28 October 2021 |access-date=1 November 2021 |url= https://www.out.com/television/2021/10/28/meet-greys-anatomys-first-ever-nonbinary-doctor}}</ref> | ||
* The Peacock comedy series ''Rutherford Falls'' (2021) features a nonbinary character named Bobbie, played by nonbinary actor [[Jesse Leigh]]. The character was originally written as a gay man, but after Leigh auditioned in "glam-core" 1970s fashion, the show staff decided to make Bobbie nonbinary.<ref name="RutherfordFalls">{{Cite web |title=Jesse Leigh Is the Witchy, Nonbinary Bestie We All Need in Our Lives |last=Rudolph |first=Christopher |work=NewNowNext |date=22 April 2021 |access-date=25 April 2021 |url= http://www.newnownext.com/jesse-leigh-nonbinary-rutherford-falls/04/2021/ |quote=Bobbie was originally, I think, gay and male-presenting. So I went to the audition and I thought, I'm going to just make the character my own. And I did — I remember I wore bellbottoms, really cute, all '70s. I did a really cute winged liner and I was just myself; that's what I just wear on an everyday basis. So I show up in a little bit of glam-core, and they loved the character so much that they eventually ended up making Bobbie nonbinary. }}</ref> | * The Peacock comedy series ''Rutherford Falls'' (2021) features a nonbinary character named Bobbie, played by nonbinary actor [[Jesse Leigh]]. The character was originally written as a gay man, but after Leigh auditioned in "glam-core" 1970s fashion, the show staff decided to make Bobbie nonbinary.<ref name="RutherfordFalls">{{Cite web |title=Jesse Leigh Is the Witchy, Nonbinary Bestie We All Need in Our Lives |last=Rudolph |first=Christopher |work=NewNowNext |date=22 April 2021 |access-date=25 April 2021 |url= http://www.newnownext.com/jesse-leigh-nonbinary-rutherford-falls/04/2021/ |quote=Bobbie was originally, I think, gay and male-presenting. So I went to the audition and I thought, I'm going to just make the character my own. And I did — I remember I wore bellbottoms, really cute, all '70s. I did a really cute winged liner and I was just myself; that's what I just wear on an everyday basis. So I show up in a little bit of glam-core, and they loved the character so much that they eventually ended up making Bobbie nonbinary. }}</ref> | ||
*In season three of the Netflix series ''Sex Education'', there is a nonbinary student named Cal Bowman. Cal is played by nonbinary actor [[Dua Saleh]].<ref name="López">{{Cite web |title='Sex Education' is adding a non-binary character to its cast for season 3 |last=López |first=Canela |work=Insider |date=24 September 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020 |url= https://www.insider.com/netflixs-sex-education-adds-black-non-binary-character-to-cast-2020-9}}</ref> | |||
* BBC America's ''The Watch'' features Cheery Littlebottom, who is referred to by they/them and she/her pronouns and is played by [[Jo Eaton-Kent]] (who is trans and uses those same pronouns). | * BBC America's ''The Watch'' features Cheery Littlebottom, who is referred to by they/them and she/her pronouns and is played by [[Jo Eaton-Kent]] (who is trans and uses those same pronouns). | ||