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Queer as Folk

2022·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb5.8Metacritic673.0Rotten Tomatoes80%47%
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PeacockPeacock Premium+

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Queer as Folk fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Shatter expectations.

The lives of a diverse group of friends in New Orleans are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.
Contemporary DramaLGBTQ+ CentricTrauma & ResilienceSocial CommentaryCommunity & Found FamilyEmotional DepthExplicit & RawCharacter-DrivenNew Orleans Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Dunn, Satya Bhabha, Brian Dannelly
Written by:
Brontez Purnell, Stephen Dunn, Jaclyn Moore
Produced by:
Larry Rapaport, Des Moran
Composed by:
Jasha Klebe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Queer as Folk

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Where can I stream Queer as Folk legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Queer as Folk is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Queer as Folk worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Queer as Folk rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Queer as Folk have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 49 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Queer as Folk?

Critics74
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Queer as Folk higher (74) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Queer as Folk air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Queer as Folk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Queer as Folk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Queer as Folk in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.