Series synopsis
POSE is an American drama television series that premiered on FX on June 3, 2018. It ended on June 6, 2021. It was created by Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy, Steven Canals. It stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter and Kate Mara.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The original queens have arrived.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Blanca
- Dominique Jackson as Elektra Abundance
- Billy Porter as Pray Tell
- Kate Mara as Patty
- Indya Moore as Angel
- Evan Peters as Stan
- Angel Bismark Curiel as Lil Papi
- Angelica Ross as Candy
Supporting cast
- Dyllón Burnside as Ricky
- Hailie Sahar as Lulu
- James Van Der Beek as Matt
- Charlayne Woodard as Helena St. Rogers
- Ryan Jamaal Swain as Damon
- Sandra Bernhard as Judy Kubrak
- Jason A. Rodriguez as Lemar
- Jiggly Caliente as Veronica Ferocity
- Jeremy Pope as Christopher
Guest cast
- Matt McGrath as Manager - Boy Lounge
- Christine Ebersole as Bobbi
- Natassia Dreams as Nakisha
- Zenobia Teague as Zedley
- Lucia Spina as Missy
- Kym Gomes as Latisha
- Erika Olson as Secretary
- Norm Lewis as Vernon Jackson
- Anna Maria Horsford as Charlene
- Janet Hubert as Latrice
- Jackée Harry as Jada
- Michelle Hurd as Ebony Jackson
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | June 26, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 8 | June 3, 2018 | July 22, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 11, 2019 | August 20, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 8 | May 2, 2021 | June 6, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pose-a-Thon for Pride Bringing together the voices of "Pose" for stories, songs, and support of LGBTQ education, social change for sexual and gender minority people of color, and transgender equality through legal services and policy efforts. |
June 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Blanca pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis, and Damon moves to New York City with aspirations of joining a dance company. |
June 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
Access Blanca is denied access to a popular bar leading to a purposeful feud. Meanwhile, inexperienced Damon learns the truth about love and sex when he is asked on a date. |
June 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
Giving and Receiving The House of Evangelista celebrates the holidays and prepares for the Snow Ball in spite of Angel's lack of holiday spirit. Elektra contemplates undergoing an affirming medical procedure. |
June 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Acting Up Convinced Madonna's "Vogue" will lead to mainstream acceptance, Blanca encourages the House of Evangelista to follow their dreams despite putting her own on the backburner. Meanwhile, Pray Tell joins an activist organization fighting for the rights of HIV positive people. |
June 11, 2019 |
| 2 |
Worth It Determined to be an example to her children, Blanca launches a business venture with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Ricky's travels have unpredicted consequences for his relationship with Damon, and Elektra shocks the ballroom community with a bold move. |
June 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
Butterfly/Cocoon A fatal mishap with a client leads Elektra to seek out the counsel of Blanca and Candy. Meanwhile, moving from friends to lovers proves to be a challenge for Angel and Lil Papi. |
June 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On the Run 1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide, but Blanca's history with a new patient leads to a challenging ordeal. Lemar shakes up the community when he becomes father to the unruly House of Khan. |
May 2, 2021 |
| 2 |
Intervention When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents. |
May 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Trunk After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it. |
May 9, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 6, 2021 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |