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Queer as Folk

1999·Show
10Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.2Metacritic708.9Rotten Tomatoes100%78%
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Queer as Folk fingerprint

Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.
LGBTQ+ DramaManchester Club SceneCharacter-Driven RelationshipsExplicit & CandidSocially ProvocativeFound Family ThemesComing-of-Age StoryEarly 2000s Pop CultureWitty Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Charles McDougall, Sarah Harding, Menhaj Huda
Written by:
Russell T Davies
Produced by:
Nicola Shindler
Composed by:
Murray Gold

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Queer as Folk

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Is Queer as Folk worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Queer as Folk rated?

TV-MANuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

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

How many seasons does Queer as Folk have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 10 episodes of about 32 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Queer as Folk?

Critics85
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Queer as Folk much the same way.

When did Queer as Folk air?

It ran from 1999 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Queer as Folk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Canada, 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 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.