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Status: Ended
Network: Showtime
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.3/10
Queer As Folk
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2000, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America, Canada.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Gale Harold
Brian Kinney
Randy Harrison
Justin Taylor
Hal Sparks
Michael Novotny
Peter Paige
Emmett Honeycutt
Scott Lowell
Ted Schmidt
Sharon Gless
Debbie Novotny
Alec McClure
Chris Hobbs
Thea Gill
Lindsay Peterson
Seasons
Specials
32 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
22 Episodes • Aired 2000-12-03
Focusing on the loves, careers, ambitions and relationships of a group of gay men and women, "Queer As Folk" is the critically-acclaimed and controversial series everyone's been talking about. Follow the lives of Brian, Michael, Emmett, Ted and their friends in this compelling and graphically-realistic drama filled with strong dialogue, witty comedy, and provocatively sexual detail.
Season 2
20 Episodes • Aired 2002-01-06
The second season of the groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed series continues to follow the lives of Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Melanie and Lindsay and their friends, families and lovers. Emotions and passions swirl around this group of gay men and women as they deal with the struggles and joys of life and love. A compelling blend of graphic sexual scenes with strong dialogue and witty comedy, "Queer As Folk" remains a controversial yet provocative and ultimately intriguing drama.
Season 3
14 Episodes • Aired 2003-03-02
Season three picks up where season two left off. Brian adjusts to his new life while Michael and Ben face the complexities of an HIV positive/negative relationship. Ted and Emmett discover that best friends can become lovers, but even with an extensive history between them, they’ve still got a lot to discover about each other. Melanie and Lindsay make a major decision that will impact the shape of their family.
Season 4
14 Episodes • Aired 2004-04-18
The fourth season finds Brian, now broke and unemployed, attempting to rebuild his life. Michael returns to Pittsburgh to fight for custody of Hunter with Ben. Justin joins a vigilante group where he discovers his buried anger. Also, as Ted progresses into his sobriety, Emmett deals with the fallout from their breakup. And Melanie and Lindsay await the birth of their second child.
