

Queer as Folk
1999-02-23 · 32 min / episode · ★ 7.8
Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.
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- Creators
- Russell T Davies
- Production companies
- Red Production Company, Showtime Networks, Tony Jonas Productions, Cowlip Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Aidan GillenStuart Jones
Craig KellyVince Tyler
Charlie HunnamNathan Maloney
Esther HallRomey Sullivan
Denise BlackHazel Tyler
Andy DevineBernard Thomas
Alison BurrowsSandra Docherty
Caroline O'NeillJanice Maloney
Antony CottonAlexander PerryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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