Queer As Folk (2000)
Kernel Score: 89% · 523 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2000-12-03
Seasons: 5 · 83 episodes
Where to watch Queer As Folk
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Pluto TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.
Queer As Folk parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Queer As Folk is a TV-MA drama with frank, unapologetic depictions of gay relationships, sex, and adult content.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Contains frequent explicit sexual content and adult relationship depictions as a core focus of the series.
- Language: Moderate — Features mature, unfiltered adult language typical of a TV-MA drama.
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
- Gale Harold as Brian Kinney
- Randy Harrison as Justin Taylor
- Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny
- Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt
- Scott Lowell as Ted Schmidt
- Sharon Gless as Debbie Novotny
- Alec McClure as Chris Hobbs
- Thea Gill as Lindsay Peterson
- Michelle Clunie as Melanie Marcus
- Robert Gant as Ben Bruckner
Queer As Folk FAQ
Is Queer As Folk good?
Queer As Folk has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 523 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Queer As Folk?
In the US you can stream Queer As Folk on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Queer As Folk OK for kids?
Queer As Folk is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Queer As Folk is a TV-MA drama with frank, unapologetic depictions of gay relationships, sex, and adult content.
What shows are like Queer As Folk?
If you liked Queer As Folk, try The Pitt, Bel-Air, The Chi and Queer as Folk.