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Queer As Folk

2000–2005·Paramount+ with Showtime·60 min·7.8/10
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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, Queer As Folk is groundbreaking television at its best.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
December 3, 2000
Ended
August 7, 2005

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