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The original US version was incredible, I remember watching it at 10pm when it was on. It was intense, the sex scenes were shocking for the time. There was passion. Having watched the first episode of this new adaptation I wish they hadn't. None of the grit and authenticity of the original US version. This "looks" like a MTV music video.

I came to this series with a positive bias; I loved the earlier Brit and US versions. I just can't figure out what this series is trying to be. So far, it's a collections of stereotypes (promiscuity, flamboyance, emotional over-the-topness). As a gay man myself, I don't identify with any of these characters. What is the point of this show? To portray our LGBTQ+ community in the worst possible light?

I like this, it's like the original American version but diverse. Lgbt people are not all perfect angels who need safe spaces. We can be messy and vain and vulgar. Not everything needs to be like Heartstopper, Bring it on!

Johnny Sibilly caught my eye instantly, as one of my favorites from Pose. I did not expect to see Kim Cattrall in this project, but I love her and she still looks incredible. This first episode gave me an instant flashback to Season 5 of the original, when there was an explosion at the Benefit. Seeing that kind of thing can be very difficult to watch. It'll take time to get familiar with the characters, but I think there's promise and potential. So I will be binge-watching this to see how this 1st season plays out. I was hoping that with a revival, there could've been guest appearances from the original cast. That would've been so awesome. I'm looking forward to the rest of Season 1 and will update once I'm finished with all the episodes.

So most of what I have to say has been said, but my rage and disappointment are so great that I'm going to express it regardless.

The original UK QAF was life-changing. We'd never seen anything remotely like it before. We looked at those characters and immediately knew who in our community they represented. It was gritty, real, honest, beautiful, sexy, shocking, incredibly acted, and legitimate. Quite possibly one of the most impactful TV shows of all time.

The 2000 American reboot did away with the grit, reduced the characters to mostly caricatures, and dumbed it all down a notch or two. But it was light-hearted, fun, funny, cute, struck a nerve in a good way a time or two, and had the remarkable Sharon Gless in it. It was easy to watch and hard not to enjoy.

This. This 2022 abomination. It is absolute unforgivable dreck. You start with a cast that represents every fringe group imaginable, not because it makes sense in the story or because any community on Earth is represented in those proportions, but purely because in 2022 if you don't then somebody will claim oppression and cancel you. The bigger problem: when you pick actors for a TV show, it's probably a little important that they can act. Not a consideration for putting this mess together. Then you reinforce everything that's wrong with the world by basing the show on the thought that everyone in the LGBTQ community is a victim (and boy does everyone in this show truly believe they are a victim). And a hard drug addict. And an idiot. And sleeps with their mother-in-laws and boyfriend's brothers. It mirrors my feelings about pride parades that display floats of men in leather beating and degrading themselves while saying, "here's the gay community" to the world. To whoever created this: the community does not look or act like this anywhere on the planet and this nonsense does not represent any self-respecting gay, lesbian, trans, or queer person.

The entire, completely unrealistic plot of this incarnation seems only to say that everyone in the world who isn't straight is a complete train wreck: incapable of a meaningful career, stupid, unworthy of friendship, liars, addicts, cheaters, sex fiends, miserably unhappy, hateful, victimized, and dying of AIDS. My god, did nobody watch this while it was being made and point out that it's actually a vicious attack on the community that reinforces the worst tropes, stereotypes, and lies in the world?!

There's sex sprinkled throughout, but it serves no purpose in the story and is utterly the most boring, disinteresting sex ever recorded. The characters are so repulsive you don't even want to look at them. QAF 2022 made sex a turn-off. How's that for an accomplishment?

The only character who showed even a glimmer of being able to display a human characteristic was Julian, but sadly Julian was played by the worst actor in the show. Unwatchable-bad. There is not a single good line of dialogue in any of the eight episodes written. The sets are drab and boring. They did nothing right.

Another reviewer here used the word "vacuous." That is an excellent word. It should not be watched because it serves only to lessen us as humans by portraying us as animals. If this gets a second season, there is no justice in the universe. I had to click 1 out of 10, but QAF 2022 is truly the most zero program ever aired.

I saw an "if you liked this, you may be interested in..." recommendation while watching QAF and started watching Heartstopper. The production team for QAF should really have a look at it to see what LGBTQ television should be in this day and age. Heartstopper was sweet, real, beautiful, kind, good, touched my heart, made me happy-cry, and gave me hope for the world. It was everything QAF should have been but failed completely at.

Irredeemable dreck. That's what this QAF is. Stay far away!

I'm ashamed for everyone involved in this.

I'm loving this new version of QAF! I went into it without preconceived notions and not comparing it to the previous versions. I love the modern feel, the characters, the acting, the story, all of it! I'll be watching the season finale tonight & looking forward to it. Give the show a chance & go into it with an open heart & mind. If it's not for you, it's not. I do think there are all a lot of people who would enjoy this & really connect with it. 💕

My 9th grade algebra teacher used to admonish a wrong answer with, "good try, no cigar". Thus, having watched the prior British and American versions, I feel this remake tried but just didn't quite cut it. It was ok. The main characters, Ruthie, Mingus and Brodie were nothing more than exaggerated narcissistic, hedonistic, and not so varied character types ubiquitous in LGBT productions. Interestingly, some of the sub-characters were much more developed, nuanced and credible. Noah, Julian, Shar, Ali and Marvin so much better developed roles. While I appreciated the effort towards a more diverse LGBT universe, I'm not sure whether it hurt or helped when the setting was NOLA, a city with a significant black LGBT community. Yet, I'm not suggesting that it needed to be predominantly black. What I do want to be clear about is that a reboot of a known work needs to have it's own spark, which I just didn't get. I felt like I'd just seen this movie before. Was I watching "Queer as Folk", "Generations", "It's a Sin", "EastSiders" "Noah's Arc"?

RUBBISH! I am a huge fan of the original UK & the Canadian versions. I was really looking forward to this! I am soooooooooooo disappointed. Not one likeable character. Sickening stereotypes. Bad acting. Watch something, ANYTHING else!

Don't expect it to be either of the others even though it has similarities. Very diverse cast which is great. Not sure about the end of the series though, odd ending.

Oh my god!! I'm gay and 20 minutes in. This is not in any way representation. I hate them all already. I know I'm in UK and this is America, but I've been to NY and SF and their lives are like mine pretty much. This is just weird. It's like it's made by a straight guy who read 1 gay porno novel.

Absolutely brilliant... don't compare previous versions its anything like, though based on Russell's Davis story is different .Great.casting acting .Peeaccock well done.. I hope to see this get good reviews. And I really would like this or something similar to go on as a soap for a few seasons and not just one.

I loved it so much, have told all of my friends about it and would recommend!

It's definitely a drama and is filled with a lot of highs and lows! It's exactly what I wanted it to be and I'd recommend watching.

The first show defined a generation. Although it was not perfect, it was still a great show. The characters meshed well together. I am happy it came out when it did as the first one would have been cancelled after the first season. It was namely due to its political incorrectness, and its depiction of the gay lifestyle in the early 2000s.

This new one is okay, but it makes avatars of homosexuality. You have the hunk that hooks up with everyone, the nerd, and the conservative one that uses his career to hide who he really is. What I enjoy about this show, is the physical makeup of gay people in society. The first one had six pack abs walking around Babylon. This one has people of all different shapes and sizes. As a bear, I was upset how the first one did not do show us.

The performances in this reboot are a little soap operatic. The characters are great and will develop with time. I love Juliette Lewis because she is fabulous in everything she is in. However, her son needs to be written out. He brings nothing to the show other than unnecessary drama and whining. He is supposed to be the Randy of the group. The difference is: Randy was likeable. If they wrote him out, the show would be perfect.

This whole series is confusing on what they were actually trying to accomplish. It has some of the worst character development and story writing, giving zero justice to its predecessors. You don't build up a character and expect the audience to care about them when along their arc, you make them out to be complete d*cks, which occurred more often than none. I didn't care what happened to these people in the end, especially the main character.

Shallow, vapid, pointless, juvenile. I hope the new generation of gays don't behave like whatever this is. Please don't give us a second season, please. Invest the dollars elsewhere, or in the least, hire real writers.

Seriously it is a reboot but that doesn't mean it has to be completely the same people. It is an amazing show and the perfect time for it. The originals along with the L word were ahead of the times as it was. The characters are relatable and loveable. The storyline is heartfelt and touching. Don't judge by the haters here on imdb bc that is all they are... haters!

Bouncing off the back of an epic show like QaF both UK and US this version needed to improve on how far queer life has come. Inclusion is always important and should promote the changing dynamics of queer life. But really, can anyone relate to what happens in this version? Maybe it should have been titled Queer as New Orleans to hi-light the diversity and then created a season cross over between states, eg: Queer as California. Peacock missed a golden opportunity here for a multi season / state queer inclusive home run. Also, for all the representation in this show, where are the queers that don't have six packs or chisled faces?

This version is is too politically correct, too stereotyped. As gay, I can not relate to any character, everything is too much. Where are normal gays, the inbetweeners (which majority of all of us in LGBTQ are). I just get mad when I watch this. Is it really the main goal for a 17 years old guy to get in a drag high school? Are all parents so open minded? Is everything rainbow and everyone is so nice to each other? The reality check please! The QAF with Brian etc is the best one this is not good! Bring the "normal" in it, something a gay kid in a small town can relate to! Every gay series doesn't need to be politically correct!

Brian Kinney was a once in a lifetime tv character. I would 100 percent prefer to watch him navigating him being in his early 50s than watch these one dimensional characters do anything. It's just like the new SATC reboot. You sometimes just can't recreate the original magic. Unfortunately keeping the Queer as Folk namesake was a bad decision because the comparisons will naturally happen and that's not a good thing in this case.

Long time fan of showtime's QAF I was curious to see if this re- do could live up to them. I will say the first episode grabbed my attention and pulled me in. I am thrilled with the casting, the acting, and the plot line.

Very good show!

Will I watch a second season ? Absolutely as there is many at all shows that portraits the gay life. Do I recommend it ? Not at all

Pros 1. Diversity 2. Inclusion 3. Location

Cons 1. The storyline 2. The lead 3. Most of the cast.