The 6th Annual Dorian TV Award POC Winners
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The Dorian TV Awards celebrate the best in television and streaming as selected by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, with categories spanning mainstream hits, queer stories, and under-the-radar gems. The awards are designed to amplify diverse perspectives and recognize entertainment that resonates with LGBTQ audiences and beyond.
The 2026 Dorian TV Awards winners were announced Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the 18th edition of the television awards.
Among this year’s winners, several shows representing non-white perspectives stood out, taking home trophies in categories that celebrate international storytelling, queer representation, and shows deserving of a bigger spotlight.
Best Non-English Language TV Show: Squid Game
Netflix’s Squid Game took home the award for Best Non-English Language TV Show, adding another honor to the South Korean survival drama’s growing awards legacy.
The win underscores the Dorians’ commitment to recognizing television from outside the English-speaking mainstream and highlights the continued global impact of Korean storytelling.
Best LGBT Non-English Language TV Show: The Boyfriend
The Japanese reality series The Boyfriend won Best LGBT Non-English Language TV Show, earning recognition for its queer representation and international appeal.
The Netflix series follows a group of men living together as they navigate romance, friendship, and relationships. The win adds to the show’s growing recognition for bringing LGBTQ stories to a global audience.
Best Unsung TV Show: Boots
Netflix’s Boots won Best Unsung TV Show, a category designed to recognize programs that deserve more attention.
The series stands out among this year’s winners as a show that the Dorian voters believe deserves a bigger audience. Its victory gives Boots a moment in the spotlight alongside some of television’s most prominent titles.
Best Reality Show: Traitors
Finally, The Traitors took home the Best Reality Show trophy, beating out fellow nominees including The Boyfriend, Love on the Spectrum, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Top Chef.
The Peacock competition series has become a major reality TV phenomenon thanks to its mix of strategy, deception, and larger-than-life personalities. Its Dorian win further cements its place among the genre’s standout shows.
Together, these wins highlight the breadth of this year’s Dorian TV Awards, bringing international programming, LGBTQ+ stories, unexpected gems, and mainstream favorites into the spotlight.