Queer As Folk

2000

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Season 5 : 2005 13 Episodes

8.3| TV-MA| TV-MA| en| More Info
Released: 03 December 2000 Ended
Producted By: Showtime Networks
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http//www.sho.com/queer-as-folk
Synopsis

Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.

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PodBill Just what I expected
Steineded How sad is this?
Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
brycepielage This is 1 of 5 TV shows that I have watched the entirety of. I think I liked queer as folk for how blatant it is. It's a unflinching view of a "gay lifestyle". The characters are fantastic, in the beginning they tend to teeter on stereotypes, but when it comes down to it, they are brave, strong, honest and trustworthy people. The connection I felt with the characters was so strong and in particular, Brian Kinney. I think his character was the best acted out of all of them. The storyline of the show is great and they addresses topics from politics to health issues. It's a powerful TV show that asks questions with the courage to decipher them head on. I highly recommend watching it.
Lorraine I didn't watch the original airing on Showtime as many reviewers did. I didn't discover QAF until 2013 when all the hoopla started about a 50 Shades movie. I did an internet search for old Charlie Hunnam stuff and found QAF U.K. on YouTube, I couldn't really get into what I was watching, but as we all know, YouTube makes suggestions from what you are viewing. So, up comes QAF U.S. and the Brian and Justin storyline. I figured "what the heck" and started to watch it. I know I come off as cynical to people I know, but I really do like a good love story-Gone with the Wind, The Way We Were etc.. I had to see what else there was to this story besides the 81 five to ten minute clips. So I ordered the discs from Netflix and watched season 1 in couple of weeks, getting one disc at a time. I was hooked, all of the characters and the situations they faced in their lives kept me glued to each episode. Brian and Justin's story just interwove and unfolded as the series progressed. I got tired of waiting for the Netflix mail and bought the whole set from Amazon. Now that it streams on Netflix, I watch 2 or 3 episodes a week. I've watched it several times over the past 2 years. Even though this show is about gay characters, the life situations apply to everyone whether your LBGT or straight. We all have our own issues in dealing with who we are and who others think we are, QAF helped me address some of mine and I'm straight.I really wish they would do a reunion movie to tie up the ends that were left hanging at the end of season 5. I would like to be able to "catch up" with the characters to see how things have gone for them. Gay marriage is legal-how does that affect each of the characters? How did Mel and Lindz do in Canada? Did Drew ever reach his 21st birthday and come back for Emmett?. How are Ben and Hunter doing with HIV? I would also really like to see how Brian and Justin handled their separation—did Brian open Kinnetic in NY and follow Justin? Did Justin become a success? Are Brian and Justin-whether married or not-still together? Although I have to admit that I don't think I'd be able to take it if I found out they weren't, almost like Rhett and Scarlet.I'm going to end this here. I'm not sure if I've made a point or not. To say everything I want to say would take way too long. Give the show a chance—watch a few episodes—you'll be glad you did.
gailknickerbocker I have watched all 83 episodes more than once. The lines in this are worth hearing. The Stories are deeply touching. The personalities of the characters is true to my life each in their own way. I wish this show was still being produced. Hoping for a Season 6 or a reunion movie someday. I was so moved by this show that I found a way to meet several of the actors in it and tell them that I appreciate their willingness to make this a reality and to use their acting ability to produce the feel that it is actually happening in the moment.This show addresses issues that the gay community dealt with in the early 2000s. So much has changed since then for the good but gay people are still beat up, drugged out, rejected by parents and schools,and rejected by society and religion. Brother and sister relationships and Parent child relationships were dealt with. Teachers and students, students and students were all related in this show. Enduring friendships were the deepest issue addressed. How they did friendships; what they were willing to do for one another, how much they loved and cared for and stood by their friends was the most meaningful part for everyone.
zooeyhall So---gay guys have lots of torrid sex with other hot-looking gay guys. And when they aren't engaged in that, they're out clubbing! As a gay man myself, can someone tell me what universe this show takes place in? But I suppose if you put lots of implied sex and near-nudity in a TV show, it is SURE to boost the ratings!Apparently the gay world consists of narcissistic nitwits who are all beautiful and spout dumb dialogue. This empty-headed series is just chock-full of the worst gay stereotypes. But then again, as I mention above, dopey dialogue and the occasional sweaty heaving (but implied) sex brings in the idiot viewers.

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