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Queer As Folk; US version
Topic Started: May 12 2008, 12:14 PM (134 Views)
Bernadette May 12 2008, 12:14 PM Post #1
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 So just wondering did anyone else watch this show? it ended like a couple of years ago

Its so amazing if only I had of known about it sooner! Probably too young to watch the show back then anyway

Brian and Justin <3 <3 Seriously they are OTP, just perfect for each other. They are so cute.

If no-one knows what i'm talking about ill post a description about it :-p
Edited by Bernadette, May 13 2008, 05:17 AM.
 
tromana May 12 2008, 12:29 PM Post #2
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 I know OF it. Mainly because RTD... (Russell T Davies) wrote it.

are there gaping huge plotholes in it? Just going by Doctor Who, which is what RTD is the current showrunner of...

Haven't watched it though.
 
Miss Peg May 12 2008, 12:42 PM Post #3
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 I've seen like 1 episode about 7 years ago? :lol: I remember a young guy going to the flat of an older guy and yeah. :-p :lol:
 
Bernadette May 12 2008, 02:41 PM Post #4
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 Oh and I mean the US version.. I know theres a UK version which I hear is ALOT like the first 2 US seasons.

LOL hahaha yes :-p I think you get what its about with that.. but honestly its so good. At first I could NOT look at those scenes but overtime I do love them <3 only certain characters though haha not all of the characters scenes idk.
 
Miss Peg May 12 2008, 03:53 PM Post #5
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 OOH, haha, I don't remember knowing of an American one, but fair enough. I've only seen the British one and the person was called Nathan I think!
 
Bernadette May 13 2008, 05:13 AM Post #6
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 :lol: sorry I should clarify myself a bit better *edits first post* :-p

 
tromana May 14 2008, 10:52 AM Post #7
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 I didn't realise there was more than one version! Could you give us a brief synopsis of the US version?
 
Bernadette May 14 2008, 12:27 PM Post #8
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 Yep

Based on the British series of the same name, Showtime's 'Queer as Folk' presents the American version. Following the lives of five gay men in Pittsburgh, 'Queer as Folk' is a riveting drama full of sex, drugs, adventure, friendship and love. Although the creators of 'Queer as Folk' wanted to present an honest depiction of gay life, it is by no means a comprehensive depiction. In addition to the usual sexual escapades and relationships of the five friends, the show explores critical gay political and health issues

The series follows the lives of five gay men living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Brian, Justin, Michael, Emmett, Ted; a lesbian couple, Lindsay and Melanie; and Michael's mother Debbie. Another main character, Ben, was added in the second season. Due to tax incentives, the series was filmed in Canada, with frequent location filming in Toronto's Church and Wellesley gay village.

The show was noted for its somewhat frank depiction of gay life, as well as its vivid sex scenes. A disclaimer, "Queer as Folk is a celebration of the lives and passions of a group of gay friends. It is not meant to reflect all of gay society" appeared after each episode on Showtime in the U.S. but this disclaimer was not broadcast on Showcase in Canada (instead, the standard Showcase disclaimer "This program contains nudity, sexuality and coarse language — viewer discretion is advised" was broadcast before each airing and after each commercial).

The title appears to make two references. The show comes from a well-known dialect expression from some parts of Northern England, "there's nought [colloquially pronounced 'nowt'] so queer as folk", meaning "there's nothing as weird as people". (The original series was set in Manchester, in North-West England.) It is also a variation on "Queer as ****", which Channel 4 had originally called it, before changing it to its more polite form.[1]

theres two descriptions
 
tromana May 15 2008, 05:34 PM Post #9
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 Thank you. It certainly sounds interesting. Maybe when I have more time I'll check it out.

Although I'm desperate to watch the 1980s show, Tenko
 
Bernadette May 16 2008, 12:52 PM Post #10
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 Its definatley worth checking out, the storylines are excellent and they deal with great issues. I feel the show has made me a better person which sounds rather corny but its true.
The sex scenes are a bit confront at first but you get immune by the end of the first season :lol: i've only ever watched Brian/Justin scenes like that anyway LOL and the show is ADDICTING, i've got my mum hooked haha its the only show we've watched for the past 2weeks. I think she likes it ;)
 
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