Queer as Folk - Series 2 (British TV Series)

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Summary: Gale Harold is NOT in the British version!!
Review: Some of the reviewers on these pages are confused between the British version of QAF advertised here, and the American one, which *does* feature the devilish Gale Harold, delectable Randy Harrison, and sweet Hal Sparks. Not to mention my favorites Melanie and Lindsay... but the video being sold on THIS page is the British one -- which I also recommend!! The British version is much lighter on the lesbian side, for those who are looking for that -- other than the giving birth aspect, they are hardly featured. Both the UK and US versions are good -- you can hardly go wrong -- and comparing them is really interesting!

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Summary: It doesn't get better than this, full stop
Review: This is the best and most faithful depiction of gay characters you will ever see on television, full stop (to use the Brit's slang from the film).
Writer Russell T Davies knows the gay life and how to express it in a very unpolitical way. Russell got it right in his writing. The actors, directors, editors, sound, etc. hit the mark to make a glossy, polished TV show.
Forget the stretch it to the limit, superficial, they-missed-the-entire-point American Showtime version; this is the real deal. Don't get me wrong, the Showtime version is good, (I love Debbie (Sharon Gless)) but it has much more violence, with more sex and moves at a dull pace when you put it up against the British version.
Gay or straight, if you're not infuriated, saddened, moved or provoked by this show, you'd better check and see if you have assumed room temperature.
I found added insight to the series when I read the scripts
(amazon.uk) and viewed the documentary "The Boys of Manchester" on VHS tape.
Series 2, the finial episode is somewhat darker then the first series and the ending, WOW what an ending. You got to see it for yourself. Best money I ever spent. I'll be watching these DVD disks for years. (This text refers to the widescreen version series 1 & 2 from the UK.)

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Summary: Not for us
Review: This was truly a ground-breaking series. The frank portrayal of gay life (albeit controversial) set a precedent for the acceptance of gay people in more mainstream media. It paved the way for the American series, which is less artistic than the British and more a la Days of Our Lives, yet still entertaining. The acting in this series is superb, and the casting is realistic. It isn't like in American movies where everyone looks artificial. It is definately worth the price.

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Summary: There's nowt as good as QAF
Review: This was truly a ground-breaking series. The frank portrayal of gay life (albeit controversial) set a precedent for the acceptance of gay people in more mainstream media. It paved the way for the American series, which is less artistic than the British and more a la Days of Our Lives, yet still entertaining. The acting in this series is superb, and the casting is realistic. It isn't like in American movies where everyone looks artificial. It is definately worth the price.