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Queer as Folk

1999 – 2000Show2 seasons10 episodesTV-MA

83
GreatGoodWatch score

An explicitly sexual, romantic drama series about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 10 episodes · best: S1E8 "Crimes of the Heart" 8.2

Episodes

7.9
8.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Drama
  • Manchester Club Scene
  • Character-Driven Relationships
  • Explicit & Candid
  • Socially Provocative
  • Found Family Themes
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Early 2000s Pop Culture
  • Witty Dialogue

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Nicola Shindler
Music by
Murray Gold

Everyone

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Facts

February 23, 1999 · February 22, 2000 · Ended

First aired
February 23, 1999
Last aired
February 22, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Queer as Folk?"

Questions about Queer as Folk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Queer as Folk worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 70).

How long does it take to watch Queer as Folk?

5 h

About 5 hours: 10 episodes in 2 seasons of about 32 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2000.

Is Queer as Folk good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Queer as Folk plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.