POSE (2018)
Kernel Score: 89% · 585 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2018-06-03
Seasons: 3 · 26 episodes
Where to watch POSE
- Stream: Hulu
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
POSE parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that POSE is a mature TV-MA drama set in 1980s NYC ball culture with LGBT and transgender themes and depiction of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes sexuality and mature relationship content tied to LGBT ball culture; official rating is TV-MA.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Blanca
- Dominique Jackson as Elektra Abundance
- Billy Porter as Pray Tell
- Indya Moore as Angel
- Angel Bismark Curiel as Lil Papi
- Dyllón Burnside as Ricky
- Hailie Sahar as Lulu
- Jason A. Rodriguez as Lemar
- Jiggly Caliente as Veronica Ferocity
- Jeremy Pope as Christopher
POSE FAQ
Is POSE good?
POSE has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 585 audience ratings.
Where can I watch POSE?
In the US you can stream POSE on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is POSE OK for kids?
POSE is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that POSE is a mature TV-MA drama set in 1980s NYC ball culture with LGBT and transgender themes and depiction of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
What shows are like POSE?
If you liked POSE, try When They See Us, The Gilded Age, Fellow Travelers and Power Book III: Raising Kanan.