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"Queer as Folk" (1999): Season 2: Episode 2 -- The day after, Hazel is going to The Nero's Sauna in order to meet Stuart, she asks him about Nathan's running away but he doesn't know anything. Then she asks him about his last night with Vince and that other man…
"Queer as Folk" (1999): Season 2: Episode 1 -- Vince and Stuart are coming in Stuart's place with a third man, they're about to have sex but Vince don't feel good about it and decides to leave.
"Queer as Folk" (1999): Season 1: Episode 4 -- Stuart throws a huge surprise party... for Vince's 30th birthday.
"Queer as Folk" (1999): Season 1: Episode 3 -- Nathan wakes up with Daniel, aka Dazz, not much older than him but more experienced. Stuart wakes up with two more attractive strangers.
"Queer as Folk" (1999): Season 1: Episode 2 -- Vince is trying to match Phil with Alexander, but Alexander returns from holiday with new boyfriend Lee.

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23 February 1999 (UK) more
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Controversial Drama which chronicles the lives of Stuart and Vince, and also 15 year old Nathan who is in love with Stuart full summary
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6 wins & 6 nominations more
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Cast

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Aidan Gillen ... Stuart Alan Jones / ... (10 episodes, 1999-2000)

Craig Kelly ... Vince Tyler (10 episodes, 1999-2000)

Charlie Hunnam ... Nathan Maloney (10 episodes, 1999-2000)
Denise Black ... Hazel Tyler (10 episodes, 1999-2000)
Andy Devine ... Bernard Thomas / ... (10 episodes, 1999-2000)
Caroline Pegg ... Rosalie Cotter (9 episodes, 1999-2000)
Esther Hall ... Romey Sullivan (9 episodes, 1999-2000)
Caroline O'Neill ... Janice Maloney (9 episodes, 1999-2000)
Carla Henry ... Donna Clark (8 episodes, 1999)
Alfie Robinson ... Baby Alfred (8 episodes, 1999)
Alison Burrows ... Sandra Docherty (8 episodes, 1999-2000)

Antony Cotton ... Alexander Perry (7 episodes, 1999-2000)
Saira Todd ... Lisa Levene (7 episodes, 1999)
Ben Maguire ... Christian Hobbs (7 episodes, 1999-2000)
Juley McCann ... Siobhan Potter (6 episodes, 1999)

Sarah Jones ... Suzie Smith (6 episodes, 1999)
Peter O'Brien ... Cameron Roberts (5 episodes, 1999)
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Portugal:M/16 | Netherlands:16 (edited version) | Australia:MA (some episodes) | Australia:R (some episodes) | France:-12 | UK:18

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The role of Alexander was written for Phil Collinson, a good friend of writer and creator Russell T. Davies. However when Antony Cotton arrived for the audition, everyone agreed that he was better suited to the role. Collinson went on to be a producer, and was hired by Davies to produce "Doctor Who" (2005). more
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Alexander: What's the Japanese for slut? more
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Referenced in "Spaced: Leaves (#2.7)" (2001) more

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Original Version Shines, 21 July 2001
Author: harry-76 from Cleveland, Ohio USA

It's easy to see where this original British version of "Queer as Folk" generated talk when it debuted in the UK. Its liberated tone and sassy manner flings itself at the viewer with uninhibited abandonment.

It's certainly time for more honest depiction of alterative lifestyles, even though these characters may represent a cultural minority. Russel T. Davies' script is pointed and efficient, and Charles McDougal's and Sarah Harding's direction (of episodes 1-4 and 5-8, respectively) keeps the action moving and the dialogue sparkling.

Harding's direction is particularly effective, as Davies escalates character development as the series moves toward the end. The viewer begins to understand the selfish arrogance of Stuart, and the dependent relationship of Vince, to the viewer's dismay. Even the young Nathan emerges as a bit of a disappointment in the ethical department.

The driving rock beat of the score adds a flippant touch to these characters whose lives are closely attached to the flashy bar scene and superficial materialism. One night shagging, drug taking, and regular boozing complete a pretty empty portrait.

Selfish, self-centered, and immature, these characters are more to be pitied than censured as they engage in "La Ronde"-type laisons several nights a week. There's very little Canal Street has to offer, other than elaborate distraction, and these fellows play into its fold with addictive verve.

Turn up the volume, spin the crystal, boogie til dawn . . . it's all part of the escapist route-of-no-return. No matter that a mate ODed on heroine, as a result of a quick, irresponsible pickup. The funeral is as routine and unfeeling as as the last relationship. A stark and thought-provoking drama has been fashion by Davies, and played up a storm by a highly talented cast, headed by Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly and Charlie Hunnam.

Gillen's work seems particularly reminiscent of Gary Oldman's in "Prick Up Your Ears." It's a highly detailed characterization that seems to come from the inside out. Both Kelly and Hunnam are seasoned professionals, and provide skillful insight to their presentations.

If anyone thought the cockney in "Beautiful Thing" was difficult to understand, give a listen to the dialect here. It can be uniformly cut with a knife, yet it also adds to the authenticity of its blue collar setting.

"Queer as Folk" certainly did what it set out to do: set a genuine precedent in mature and intelligent television filmmaking.

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