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Season 1 – Tales of the City

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Based on Armistead Maupin's novels, this drama chronicles life in liberated 1970s San Francisco.

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Tales of the City — Season 1

Tales of the City — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A perfectly capable adaptation that brings an informative, cozy, nostalgic awareness to taboo lives, depicted with love and care.

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Ross Ruediger New York Magazine/Vulture 06/13/2019
As perfect in its sly interweaving of multiple narratives as the best seasons of Mad Men or Downton Abbey, yet stranger than either of those concepts. Go to Full Review Tasha Robinson AV Club 06/10/2019
Director Alastair Reid keeps the proceedings from feeling too much like an afternoon soap opera simply by keeping the tone mild and the dramatic histrionics to a minimum. Go to Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly 06/10/2019
B+
Maupin's Tales are often gay in the old sense of the word. But there is also a depth and poignancy to them, well captured in this ambitious production. Go to Full Review Erin Allen Tell-Tale TV 06/14/2019
4/5
It is really incredible how social and cultural mores, with both its modern benefits and hindrances, are examined by watching the daily lives of these characters unfold. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees The Arts Desk 06/10/2019
4/5
Showrunner Morelli and the writers...have carefully pastiched his taste for sugary soap, characters who wear their hearts on their sleeve, and exploring on-trend sexual issues. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh PopMatters 06/10/2019
6/10
Watching it again after all those years, I was far more aware of its flaws, while still enjoying its good qualities. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alain E @AlainE Jan 19 Sympa, with surprisingly frank discussion of homosexuality. It requires immense belief in the narrative including that a black girl is actually white with makeup and an older woman the product of successful transgender surgery. See more Josh B @joshbbergs 07/22/2021 2D. Flat. American cardboard meets topical themes. Linney and Dukakis utterly amazing, their craft the only reason to watch. A disservice to important themes, rather like Days of Our Gay Lives, often becomes an inane talkfest where visuals would suffice. As a gay Aussie, I cannot help but think of that line from the movie He Died WIth A Felafel In His Hand, "Has anyone got any lollies?". See more johann m @Johann33 03/23/2020 The original miniseries of the Armistead Maupin's novel adaptation follows his great characters that are introduced to the public and we are told about their amazing and thrilling adventures in San Francisco. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 1993 A focus on residents of a San Francisco boarding house, presided over by Anna Madrigal. This episode: Mary Ann is seduced by Beauchamp. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 1993 Beauchamp seduces Mary Ann; Mona loses her job; Edgar and Anna reminisce at the beach. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 1993 Mary Ann volunteers at a crisis switchboard and meets a new tenant. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 1993 Michael's parents visit; Mary Ann and Norman go trick-or-treating; DeDe discovers she is pregnant. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 1993 Carson Callas blackmails DeDe; Mary Ann and Norman celebrate his birthday; Anna reveals secrets to Edgar. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 1993 Mary Ann (Laura Linney) learns the truth about Norman and tells Michael (Marcus D'Amico) what happened; Mona (Chloe Webb) meets Mr. Wilson. Details

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Tales of the City — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA (S|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 1993