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Season 1 – Queer as Folk

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The lives of three gay men living in Manchester, England.
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Queer as Folk — Season 1

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Steve O'Brien New Statesman 02/22/2019
A brilliantly brief series that came in, rearranged the furniture, splashed the walls with colour and then f---ed off. Punk TV at its most deliciously boisterous and subversive. Go to Full Review Hannah Verdier Guardian 12/13/2018
Series one, in all its filthy, glamorous, Mancunian glory, is a knock-out. Go to Full Review Grace Dent Guardian 12/13/2018
Davies created a show for gay men to laugh at and feel included by that was daring and addictive enough to ensnare anyone who simply loved good TV. Go to Full Review Stephen Patterson What Culture 12/13/2018
It was steamy to say the least, but the narrative was incredibly compelling and original. Following the lives of three gay men...Queer as Folk was revolutionary television--mainly because the characters felt like real people. Go to Full Review Catriona Wightman Digital Spy 12/13/2018
One of the astonishing things about Queer As Folk, though, is how unlikeable the characters can be. Go to Full Review Evan Sawdey PopMatters 12/13/2018
7/10
It ultimately succeeded not because it was the first truly prominent gay drama on the air, but because it was a character-driven show that tackled a lot of ground in a very short time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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izaac f @RT08756042 04/26/2023 Must see groundbreaking early gay TV show, created by the amazing Russell T Davies. Diversity-wise it is outdated, but it is an important piece of cultural history, as well as being a joy to watch. See more Felix R @FSR2003 06/19/2022 Very well done. I loved the series. The US version was better, but this was very good! See more Read all reviews
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Aidan Gillen

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Craig Kelly

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Charlie Hunnam

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Denise Black

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Andy Devine

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 23, 1999 Meeting People Is Easy A chronicle of the lives of three gay men living in Manchester, England. With Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly and Charlie Hunnam. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 2, 1999 Unfinished Business Stuart pursues a client; Vince is set up on a date with a woman; Nathan is determined to find Stuart again. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 9, 1999 It Happened One Night Phil meets Vince's friends; Nathan ends up on Canal Street with Donna; a liasion has deadly consequences. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 16, 1999 D.I.S.C.O. Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral; Nathan and his classmate Christian have a sexual encounter; Vince meets Phil's accountant at the wake. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 23, 1999 Constant Craving Nathan wakes up with Daniel; Stuart wakes up with two more strangers; Hazel has agreed that Nathan can stay with her until things calm down. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 30, 1999 Meet the Parents Family confrontations cause trouble for Stuart and Nathan. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 6, 1999 Thirty Stuart throws a surprise party for Vince's birthday and is drawn into a plot to discredit Romey's boyfriend. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 13, 1999 Crimes of the Heart Vince fears Rosalie has revealed his secret; Stuart faces rejection; Nathan decides to run away. Details

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Queer as Folk — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 23, 1999