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Queer as Folk
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2000·5 Seasons·83 Episodes·★ 8.3
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.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
22 episodes
2000
Season 2
20 episodes
2002
Season 3
14 episodes
2003
Season 4
14 episodes
2004
Season 5
13 episodes
2005
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