Series synopsis
Fellow Travelers is an American drama television series that premiered on Showtime on October 29, 2023. It ended on December 17, 2023. It was created by Ron Nyswaner. It stars Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Jelani Alladin and Linus Roache.
A chronicle of a decades-long volatile romance between two men — from their first meeting during the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare to the AIDS crises of the 1980s.
Premise
A chronicle of a decades-long volatile romance between two men — from their first meeting during the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare to the AIDS crises of the 1980s.
Premise: Love is dangerous.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matt Bomer as Hawkins 'Hawk' Fuller
- Jonathan Bailey as Tim Laughlin
- Jelani Alladin as Marcus Gaines
- Linus Roache as Senator Wesley Smith
- Noah J. Ricketts as Frankie Hines
- Allison Williams as Lucy Smith
Guest cast
- Chris Bauer as Joe McCarthy
- Erin Neufer as Mary Johnson
- Will Brill as Roy Cohn
- Christine Horne as Jean Kerr
- Matt Visser as David Schine
- Chelsea Russell as Stormé
- Keara Graves as Miss Addison
- David Tomlinson as Eddie Kofler
- Jameson Kraemer as George Bauers
- Brittany Raymond as Kimberly Fuller
- Dan Lett as Joseph Alsop
- Rosemary Dunsmore as Estelle
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 29, 2023 | December 17, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You're Wonderful In 1950’s Washington, Hawkins Fuller is a WWII veteran moving up the ladder at the State Department when he meets religious Tim Laughlin. In 1986, married Hawk receives a mysterious package. |
October 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Bulletproof Hawk distances himself from Tim as he begins questioning his faith. Journalist Marcus loses his job after a dispute with Roy Cohn. |
November 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Hit Me Hawk and Tim go on a road trip that turns quickly sour. Marcus and Frankie’s encounter with a racist bouncer nearly tears them apart. In 1980s San Francisco, Tim withholds forgiveness. |
November 12, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 29, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |