Queer as Folk Pack (Seasons 1, 2 & 3)

This show is amazingly outstanding. It's definitely "in-your-face" and not for the weak-of-heart or close-minded. It's a series based on the queer community living in Pittsburgh mixed with humor, emotion, and enough eye candy that would make even Wonka's Oompa Loompa's hard. The actors on this show are completely amazing. Each one of them is superbly cast for the roles they take on. Two of my favorite actors on the show are actually both females. Michelle Clunie, who plays a lesbian lawyer (in a 8-year relationship with her partner, Lindsay) outstandingly. And the second, Sharon Gless, the heterosexual mother who can be seen as wanting to be a gay man herself. The show makes no apologies (most notably in Brian Kinney played by Gale Harold) to anyone for the contents of the show and its portrayal of gay life.SEASON ONE:This season lays all the groundwork for the seasons to follow. It doesn't truly explain where the characters came from but it does enough that you can guess, and you'd guess correctly. The bonus materials are truly awesome to watch and these episodes are much more than a "one time" view. Each are so good in their own right that you'll keep watching them over and over again. The show is based around 8 people, four queers, two dykes, and a partridge in a pear tree...I mean, and a loving mother.So, that's Michael (shy, coy, boy-next-door type who has an insatiable crush on his best friend, Brian), Brian (no regrets, no remorse, no emotion club boy who sleeps around with everyone because, well, everyone wants to sleep with him), Ted (the depressed-Eeyore-type of the group who's always feeling sorry for himself; also the oldest of the group), and Emmett (the flamboyant and proud queen). There's also Melanie and Lindsay (two loveable lesbians who've been together since before the internet was invented) and Debbie (Michael's mother who works at the Liberty Diner where everyone eats, a proud and loud mother of a gay son and gay brother). Lastly, there's Justin, Brian's one-night-stand who just so happens to be a minor and a virgin who latches on to him like a leech. But Justin knows how to work Brian and soon the pair become, well, a pair (though Brian will forever deny it).SEASON TWO:After Justin's bashing in last season's finale, a lot has changed. Brian has to cope with the fact that he's actually having some emotions for Justin, while Justin has to cope with the fact that he may never be able to draw again. After leaving everyone to go live with Dr. David, Michael breaks things off and has to come back to Pittsburgh feeling left out and in last place. Everyone's moved on with their lives and Michael seems he's been left behind. The rest, I'll leave for you to watch the show...SEASON THREE:The first of the last seasons to feature almost half of the episodes of what the prior seasons had this season featured the continuance of Brian and Justin's "break up" and "make up," Ben and Michael's love story, Ted and Emmett's romance, and much more.

I have only recently acquired this 3-season set (in Nov 2004) after reading much about it (solely) in the web. Based on the mixed reviews QAF123 received, I decided to order it to watch it for myself. Did not know whether or not it was a good idea at the time since it would cost me quite a sum. I hesitated for months before I eventually gave in to temptation and just bought it. It did not matter anymore how much (financial) damage it would cost me.But guess what, I was not disappointed at all. QAF123 was a pleasure to watch and I immediately fell in love with it. The characters were very well-played, they can be sometimes funny, sometimes sad, the soundtrack was great, the directing, very adventurous. Overall, QAF123 is well worth watching. Although I cannot really relate to the characters, I find QAF123 really entertaining and well... very addictive.I must also confess that Gale Harold is absolutely beautiful... cannot seem to get enough of him. His Brian Kinney character is really complex and intense but he pulled it off with flying colours. Gale's performance is really top notch, nuff said. In fact, all the other casts were terrific too.I cannot wait for QAF4's official DVD release and I cannot wait for Season 5 as well. Hopefully, QAF will continue for many more seasons to come although that may well be just wishful thinking on my part. Nothing goes on forever but I will make sure I acquire every available QAF season there is. It's a real collector's item.For your info, I am a straight female and I love Queer As Folk... totally. If you are into something queer, both funny and dramatic at the same time, excellent soundtrack, great acting and directing, then you should consider getting the QAF DVDs... you won't regret it. I am gonna purchase the QAF soundtrack on CD next. Cannot wait to get it!Cheers!

ITs about time that Queer life is celebrated! I own "Queer As Folk Seasons 1-3" and its the best showtime series I have ever seen! All 3 seasons so far have drama, romance, lust; and each season makes you want more! I became hooked instantly; having watched every season atleast five times!At first, I was worried, seeing that I never watched the series before buying them. I jumped with both feet and bought all three at once. I Definitely, 100% not disappointed! The drama and the complications in the series between queer friendship, love, devotion, pride and honor is the best I have ever seen in any gay portrayed series!Queer as folk shows all aspects of Queer life! The love between Justin and Brian, Mikey and Ben, Ted and Emmett, Lindsay and Melanie; and many other characters brings this series to a new level. Showing the honest view of gay life. I feel for every character, and care for each person and their lives, as it unfolds. Words can't express this series other than its a must see and definitely MUST OWN collection!At times, this series will show sex and nudity, so its not for the faint at heart. But thats what makes this series even more special. The fact that nothings held back; in your face truthfulness of gay relationships! Its awesome!If you never watched Queer as folk, I recommend to everyone they should! I cant wait to own Season four!