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POSE

2018 – 2021Show3 seasons26 episodesTV-MA

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic768.2Rotten Tomatoes98%88%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama series about history and show business, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S3E3 "The Trunk" 9.3

Episodes

8.8
8.6
8.7

Story

The original queens have arrived.

A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.

Feels like

  • 1980s Ballroom Culture
  • LGBTQ+ Found Family
  • HIV/AIDS Crisis Drama
  • Musical Period Piece
  • Transgender & Queer Identity
  • NYC Downtown Scene
  • Emotional Gut-Punch
  • Stylized Realism
  • Social Justice Narrative
  • Choreographed Intimacy

Cast

24 of 76 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Janet Mock, Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy
Written by
Steven Canals, Janet Mock, Brad Falchuk
Produced by
Erica Kay, Lou Eyrich, Janet Mock
Music by
Mac Quayle

Everyone

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Facts

June 3, 2018 · June 6, 2021 · Ended

First aired
June 3, 2018
Last aired
June 6, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Refuge in Audacity, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, With Friends Like These... +9

  • Refuge in Audacity
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • With Friends Like These...
  • Team Mom
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
  • Bad Boss
  • Nonconsensual Pornography
  • Butch Lesbian
  • And Your Little Dog, Too!
  • Ms. Red Ink
  • Punny Name
  • Platonic Prostitution

12 of 86 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream POSE?"

Questions about POSE

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream POSE?

Hulu

In the United States, POSE streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is POSE worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 76).

Is POSE plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is POSE good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does POSE use?

Refuge in AudacityI Want My Beloved to Be HappyWith Friends Like These...Team MomTeeth-Clenched TeamworkBad BossNonconsensual PornographyButch LesbianAnd Your Little Dog, Too!Ms. Red InkPunny NamePlatonic Prostitutionand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Refuge in Audacity, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, and With Friends Like These....