Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I can't believe there's not a thread for this yet Anyways, I am completely in love with this show (the US version). Does anyone else here watch it? Let's chat --------- For those of you who are unaware of what it's about, here's a summary: 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 comes from an expression originating in the North of England, "there's nowt so queer as folk", meaning "there's nothing as strange as people (Folk)". ------ Here are pictures of the characters: From left to right: Lindsay, Melanie, Justin, Ted, Brian (♥), Michael, Emmett, Ben, and Debbie. Check out the pilot episode to see if you like it: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=G089SMYU WATCH THE SERIES HERE http://tv.blinkx.com/show/queer-as-folk-us/63Osc9wVB1RtZo9ETVEs9w8W_J0#s1e1 or http://www.ovguide.com/tv/queer_as_folk.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The first couple of seasons were shown over here in 2008 at around midnight ... I liked it. There was also a bohemian violinist in it who reminded me of someone until he had a haircut. (and Justin even left Brian for him for a while ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marian538 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 What happend with it?? In Spain they only put two seasons... and I just to watch it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I almost never got to watch it here, as it was aired so awfully late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 The first couple of seasons were shown over here in 2008 at around midnight ... I liked it. There was also a bohemian violinist in it who reminded me of someone until he had a haircut. (and Justin even left Brian for him for a while ) Ooh I hated Ethan! Was so glad when he dumped him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 If anyone wants to watch the entire series, they have it online here: http://tv.blinkx.com/show/queer-as-folk-us/63Osc9wVB1RtZo9ETVEs9w8W_J0#s1e1 (I've edited onto the first post ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Ooh I hated Ethan! Was so glad when he dumped him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marian538 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 OMG jajaja MiKa lookalike... jajaja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naectegale Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I saw the original series in the UK - written by Russel T Davies, who has just finished his stint reviving Dr Who. It was brilliant - but extremely rude One gay character was played by Anthony Cotton, who plays gay Sean Tulley in Coronation street - I think his CS character is a watered-down soap version of the QAF character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 I would be so annoyed if my boyfriend played the violin all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If anyone wants to watch the entire series, they have it online here:http://tv.blinkx.com/show/queer-as-folk-us/63Osc9wVB1RtZo9ETVEs9w8W_J0#s1e1 (I've edited onto the first post ) Thank you very much! I just found myself rolling on the floor crying with laughter at about 0:16 into the pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I would be so annoyed if my boyfriend played the violin all the time I would love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibele Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 OH GOD, I love Queer as Folk so much!!! I watched all seasons (downloaded ) *I don't know if downloaded is a correct verb, sorry* Ethan and I didn't notice it before, he really looks like Mika in some scenes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Thank you very much! I just found myself rolling on the floor crying with laughter at about 0:16 into the pilot Dammit, it has the UK version instead of the US version linked for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 OH GOD, I love Queer as Folk so much!!! I watched all seasons (downloaded ) *I don't know if downloaded is a correct verb, sorry* Ethan and I didn't notice it before, he really looks like Mika in some scenes Don't insult Mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Here's another link to watch the episodes (with the US pilot episode) http://www.ovguide.com/tv/queer_as_folk.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibele Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Don't insult Mika At first I liked him, so romantic, playing violin but he became annoying and boring. And nothing can beat Brian and Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Okay, here's a direct link to the pilot episode http://www.megavideo.com/?v=G089SMYU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Dammit, it has the UK version instead of the US version linked for some reason What's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 What's the difference? The US one has a sexier cast And I think the story lines are different, though the pilot episodes are quite similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The US one has a sexier cast And I think the story lines are different, though the pilot episodes are quite similar. Ah, then I did click the US version. I thought it was the same for both countries, but cut differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowGirl Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 i've only seen the UK version but i would love to see the US one... might make time to watch it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keti Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 This sounds interesting, have never watched it because they don't play it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 i've only seen the UK version but i would love to see the US one... might make time to watch it... This sounds interesting, have never watched it because they don't play it here. Watch it! Watch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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