10 Essential TV Gay Couples For LGBT+ Pride Month
6. Mickey And Ian - Shameless (U.S.)
Without a stereotype in sight, Ian Gallagher and Mickey Milkovich proved that boys can just so happen to like boys and it was incredibly sweet to watch these two fall for each other over the course of their time on Shameless.
Although their relationship started out as a result of a series of hook-ups, Ian soon realised that he wanted more from his part-time lover, and eventually Mickey was able to comply, finding the courage to come out to his aggressive family in a bid to prove to Ian just how much he cared.
Neither Mickey nor Ian are perfect, but they make each other better - and watching them resolve to be better people for each other's benefit is what makes this romance so compelling to watch. Their relationship isn't idealistic (or even that romantic), but it's unapologetically grounded by a hard dose of realism that we rarely see from any couple on television these days - and that, is revolutionary in and of itself.
After multiple break-ups, prison sentences and other lovers, Ian and Mickey somehow managed to stick it out - for better or worse - and with both characters now returning to the show next season, the legend of 'Gallavich' looks set to continue...