Queerbaiting
Implying but never actualizing a non-hetero relationship
Example
I'm so glad Our Flag Means Death wasn't just queerbaiting ... how refreshing!
Queerbaiting definition by Slang.net
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Most often, the term queerbaiting refers to when a TV show, book series, or movie series hints at a non-hetero romantic relationship between two characters but never explicitly shows that relationship. In these instances, LGBTQ-positive audience members may feel the story "baited" them into expecting something it never delivered.
The term can also be used to refer to:
Some examples of queerbaiting
While many commonly-cited examples of queerbaiting are arguable, some notable instances include:
Some shows, such as Adventure Time and The Legend of Korra, were accused of queerbaiting right up until their finales, in which non-hetero characters finally directly expressed their love for each other on-screen.