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Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk

Shatter expectations.

20226.31 Season8 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

The lives of a diverse group of friends in New Orleans are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

Created by Russell T Davies
Written by Russell T Davies, Azam Mahmood, Brontez Purnell
Produced by Des Moran, Larry Rapaport
NetworksPeacock

Top Cast

Devin Way

Devin Way

Brodie

Fin Argus

Fin Argus

Mingus

Jesse James Keitel

Jesse James Keitel

Ruthie

CG

CG

Shar

Johnny Sibilly

Johnny Sibilly

Noah

Ryan O'Connell

Ryan O'Connell

Julian

Themes & Keywords

tragedylgbt

About Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk is a drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of tragedy, lgbt. Created by Russell T Davies, it stars Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel. The lives of a diverse group of friends in New Orleans are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

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