TV series

Queer as Folk

2000–2005 · 5 seasons

An emotionally charged ensemble drama that blends frank sexuality, friendship, and political struggle with moments of warmth and heartbreak.

Tagline: You know you want it.
Overview: Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, love, friendship, family
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
friendship
family
sexuality
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong