Series synopsis
Queer as Folk is an American drama television series that premiered on Peacock on June 9, 2022. It ended on June 9, 2022. It was created by Stephen Dunn. It stars Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel and CG.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Shatter expectations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Devin Way as Brodie
- Fin Argus as Mingus
- Jesse James Keitel as Ruthie
- CG as Shar
- Johnny Sibilly as Noah
- Ryan O'Connell as Julian
- Ed Begley Jr. as Winston
- Brandon Gilpin
Supporting cast
- Kim Cattrall as Brenda
- Benito Skinner as Jack Cole Jordan
- Chris Renfro as Daddius
- Juliette Lewis as Judy
- Armand Fields as Bussey
- Eric Graise as Marvin
- Sachin Bhatt as Ali
- Nyle DiMarco
- Elisha Davis as High School Student (uncredited)
- Miss Toto as Miss Toto
- Jeris DuPree as Paul
- Jim Braswell as Bobby
Guest cast
- Ed Begley Jr. as Winston
- Brandon Gilpin
- Kim Cattrall as Brenda
- Benito Skinner as Jack Cole Jordan
- Chris Renfro as Daddius
- Juliette Lewis as Judy
- Armand Fields as Bussey
- Eric Graise as Marvin
- Sachin Bhatt as Ali
- Nyle DiMarco
- Elisha Davis as High School Student (uncredited)
- Miss Toto as Miss Toto
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 101 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 32 | November 20, 2007 | |
| Season 1 | 8 | June 9, 2022 | June 9, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 20 | January 6, 2002 | June 16, 2002 |
| Season 3 | 14 | March 2, 2003 | June 22, 2003 |
| Season 4 | 14 | April 18, 2004 | July 18, 2004 |
| Season 5 | 13 | May 22, 2005 | August 7, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Special Edition A special edition of episode 1 featuring commentary from cast members and writers/executive producers Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowan. |
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| 2 |
Episode 11 Special Edition A special edition of episode 11 featuring commentary from cast members and writers/executive producers Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowan. |
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| 3 |
Episode 18 Special Edition A special edition of episode 18 featuring commentary from cast members and writers/executive producers Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowan. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Babylon Brodie returns to New Orleans and finds his life irrevocably changed after a night out at Babylon. |
June 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Blocked The gang struggles to regain a sense of normalcy; Julian moves in with Brodie and Noah. |
June 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Welcum to the Hellmouth Brodie throws an unforgettable party to honor his lost friends; Ruthie lies to Shar again. |
June 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Home Is Where the Ass Is Suffering post-trauma after the bashing, Justin can't remember the fateful night and Brian can't forget it. Lindsay pops the question to Melanie at her sister's wedding. Michael returns to Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced. |
January 6, 2002 |
| 2 |
All Better Now Justin is unable to process Chris Hobbs' attack, or to accept physical contact, despite Brian's best efforts. Ted is fired for surfing porn at work. Michael and Emmett take jobs as naked waiters. This time, it's Melanie who proposes to Lindsay. |
January 13, 2002 |
| 3 |
Hypocrisy: Don't Do It Will Brian accept a Hero Award for saving Justin? Ted's favorite author, Howard Bellweather, is in town to protest Brian's award while collecting his own. Emmett's working for fabulous men who seem like the politically correct characters of the new gay TV drama, "Gay as Blazes!" Michael wants to reconnect with Brian at the comic convention. |
January 20, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mad Dog Kinney Michael and Justin face uncertainty over the future of their comic book, "Rage." Brian doesn't seem to care that Justin chose Ethan over him - at least initially. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship. Mel and Lindsay talk about having another child. |
March 2, 2003 |
| 2 |
House Full of Children Having left Brian, Justin must find a way to pay for school; much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett discovers a loophole in his relationship with Ted in order to honor a previously arranged liaison. |
March 9, 2003 |
| 3 |
Doctors of Dickology Brian lends his expertise to the Center's "Carnivale" fundraiser and considers Lindsay and Melanie's sperm-donation request. Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets to Deb, who's nervous about intimacy with Carl. Ben's former partner dies. |
March 16, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Just a Little Help After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing. |
April 18, 2004 |
| 2 |
Stand Up for Ourselves Brian starts his own ad agency; Ted graduates from rehab with Blake by his side; Michael and Emmett go on a retreat; Justin decides to join a gay vigilante group. |
April 25, 2004 |
| 3 |
Starting a Whole New Life Justin finds himself risking his life with the Pink Posse; Avoiding his friends, Ted finds work as a waiter; Vic decides to move in with Rodney, leaving Debbie alone. |
May 2, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Move and Leave Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay but the evening doesn't quite turn out as planned. Justin's stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn affecting his relationship with Brian. At Ted's suggestion, Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new venture. |
May 22, 2005 |
| 2 |
Back in Business Brian re-opens Babylon but the party boys have disappeared. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after the studio pulls the plug on "Rage." Michael decides to pursue custody of his daughter, Jenny Rebecca. Behind closed doors, Ted pursues a new look after a recent fling turns out to be a chubby chaser. Emmett lands a role in front of the camera as Pittsburgh's resident "Queer Guy" on the local news. |
May 22, 2005 |
| 3 |
Fags Are No Different than People Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces domestic life. The street may never be the same when Debbie decides to retire from the diner and newcomer Loretta Pye takes over. |
May 29, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 9, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2022 |
| Runtime | 49 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |