Crappy film

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Your blood may run cold, but you now find yourself pinioned to the story.

Blistering performances.

I've only seen 5 episodes of this series so far, but all I can say is that it's great! The best thing about "Queer as folk" is that the characters aren't feminine - you could never tell that they're gay unless you knew it. Most often when there's a gay character in a movie/series, he's very feminine. Another typical thing for British series in general, is that the actors look like an everyday person (which cannot be said about all the American "Beverly Hills"-series). I also think it's wonderful that all gay characters are played by gay actors. Why does it feel like it's more fun being gay as a guy?This show is definitely going to keep my interest!

Pity there's no points system to give this show a clear ten out of ten. Aiden Gillen is superb as Stuart the lead role. However beware adopting him as a role model. But for those of us who are already Stuart-like just sit back and grin. Craig Kelly, who had a bit-part in Titanic, is memorable as Vince. In fact so much so that I was calling him Vince on set, just recently. Charles Hunnam as Nathan already has an appreciation society and in Queer As Folk breaks taboos that will keep this show controversial for may years to come. Fine scriptwriting from Russell T Davies makes 'Tales of the City' look very tame indeed - utmost respect to Armistead

Very wrong to call this a 'gay drama'. It is a carefully sculpted story about real life characters in cerdible situations, its just that the characters are gay. Particularly notable performances from Craig Kelly (a much underated actor) and Charlie Hunnam (a teenager, but already a seasoned pro of 12 years) - both definately talents to look out for in the future.

Through a good connection I got VHS copies of the entire show, and I watched them all several times. This series will never make it uncut to the United States! It has some pretty graphic scenes, but it's not ever pornographic. What it is -- the smartest, most well-written, heartbreakingly real television show I have ever seen. Forget ER at its best! This is a show about real people, and they just happen to be gay. It's sad that nobody has agreed to air it uncut here in the US. HBO wants it, but they will edit it severely. Now when does a cable channel that will show SHOWGIRLS or any theatrical US release with extensive nudity decide that a couple of seconds of male nudity is too much. I am tired of protecting kids! I couldn't see EYES WIDE SHUT intact and now this. We are the most backwards civilized country in the world. But enough about that, if you ever get a chance to see QUEER AS FOLK...it is well worth it. Rarely have I seen anything so unique and gripping.