The Bisexual

The Bisexual

TV-MA Limited Series 2018 · 6 eps · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Drama

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New Yorker Leila lives in London in a seemingly perfect decade-long relationship with her girlfriend and business partner Sadie. However, Leila discovers that she is actually bisexual and begins to explore her orientation. Though she struggles to come out to her friends, Leila makes a drastic decision with unexpected consequences.

Created by Desiree Akhavan, Rowan Riley

Network: Channel 4

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