Queer as Folk: The Complete Collection

This landmark series, which originally aired on U.K.’s Channel 4 between 1999 and 2000, follows a group of gay men living in Manchester, England. The series’ primary focus is on the characters Stuart, Vince, and Nathan. Stuart (Aidan Gillen, The Wire), a wealthy, self-centered businessman, goes to bed with a different man every night and is headed for a meltdown. His best friend Vince (Craig Kelly, Titanic), an avid Doctor Who fan and grocery store employee, on the other hand, hasn’t had a shag in six months and contents himself with following Stuart around like a lovesick schoolboy. Adding to the drama, these two long-time friends are rapidly approaching the age of 30, spelling the end of their clubbing lifestyle. Meanwhile, Nathan (Charlie Hunnam, Sons of Anarchy), a 15-year-old high school student, is making his first appearance on the Manchester scene, embracing his sexuality while attempting to cope with the resultant bullying back at school.

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- Jef Burnham