Overview

Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste transform into their superhero personas, Ladybug and Cat Noir respectively, using magical jewels known as the Miraculous, when evil arises. The two work together to protect Paris from Hawk Moth (also known as Shadow-Moth as of Season 4), who covets and attempts to steal their powers by using his akumas, butterflies infused with negative energy, to transform Paris’ everyday citizens into supervillains when they experience negative emotions. All the while, Marinette and Adrien struggle with their feelings for each other, not knowing each other’s secret identities – Marinette is in love with Adrien but not Cat Noir, while Adrien is in love with Ladybug but not Marinette.

Notable Queer-Centric Episodes

Season 5, Episode 17 “Adoration” — Zoe confesses that she has feelings for Marinette.
Season 5, Episode 22 “Collusion” — Gisele, Caline’s partner, makes her first appearance. After Caline breaks free from her akumatization, she and Gisele kiss as they reunite.
Season 6, Episode 6 “Sleeping Syren” — Rose and Juleka kiss for the first time.
Season 6, Episode 7 “El Toro De Piedra” — Rose encourages Juleka to perform a solo at the Kitty Section concert and kisses her.