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EastSiders

EastSiders

Sex, lies and Silver Lake.

20126.24 Seasons27 EpisodesEnded

Overview

What happens after the world ends? This show explores the aftermath of infidelity on a gay couple in Silver Lake, CA.

Created by John Halbach
NetworksYouTubeVimeologotv.comNetflix

Top Cast

Van Hansis

Van Hansis

Thom

Kit Williamson

Kit Williamson

Cal

John Halbach

John Halbach

Ian

Matthew McKelligon

Matthew McKelligon

Jeremy

Leith M. Burke

Leith M. Burke

Derrick

Stephen Guarino

Stephen Guarino

Quincy

Willam Belli

Willam Belli

Douglas

Max Emerson

Max Emerson

Cheyenne

T

Tony Rodriguez

Miguel

Brendan Haley

Brendan Haley

Kenny

Themes & Keywords

infidelityfriendsdark comedylgbtgay theme

About EastSiders

EastSiders is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of infidelity, friends, dark comedy, lgbt, gay theme. Created by John Halbach, it stars Van Hansis, Kit Williamson, John Halbach. What happens after the world ends? This show explores the aftermath of infidelity on a gay couple in Silver Lake, CA.

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