Episode 2

Worthwhile continuation of an essential TV drama
QUEER AS FOLK: Season Two

(USA - 2002)

Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
TV soundtrack: Stereo

Following the violent assault which closed Season One, Brian (Gale Harold) takes Justin (Randy Harrison) into his home, where they develop a passionate - but open - relationship. Michael (Hal Sparks) falls in love with a hunky college professor (Robert Gant) who turns out to be HIV positive, leading to conflict with Michael's worried mom Debbie (Sharon Gless). Elsewhere, Melanie (Michelle Clunie) and Lindsay (Thea Gill) are troubled by a ghost from Mel's past, a vibrant free spirit named Leda (Nancy Anne Sakovich) who insinuates herself into their relationship in an unexpected way. Emmett (Peter Paige) falls in love with an elderly millionaire (Bruce Gray), and eternal wallflower Ted (Scott Lowell) finds success as an Internet porn baron! Then, sexy young violinist Ethan Gold (Fabrizio Filippo) enters the fray, turning Justin's head in a manner which has far-reaching...

An Award-Deserving Series
Queer As Folk may not be winning any Emmys, but it should be. It is hands down the best show on television. The writing an acting is excellent, and whether you were hooked in by the first season or not, you will sure to enjoy season two. I am a mother of two, and I allow my very young girls to watch the show with me. Ignorance breeds hatred, and this show educates us honestly on the lives of gay men. It doesn't matter that the relationship between Justin and Brian is a "gay" one- it just is. Anyone who has ever been in a relationship can relate to the situations. The characters are dramatic but genuine- the writing and acting continues to be superb.

Just Plain Great Entertainment
When I originally pondered purchasing the Season One DVD set, I must admit it was because I was tired of not knowing what all my friends were talking about every Monday morning after watching QAF on Showtime. I really did NOT think I would like the show at all (too many stereotypes, too much drug use, too much casual sex) .. and while the show HAD all of those stereotypes, it reminded me that they were only parts of what were real, well-developed characters.

By the time I got to the end of Season One, I couldn't wait for Season Two to become available on DVD (I don't have Showtime). Well, it doesn't disappoint. While some of the story lines are a bit contrived (Emmett and the billionnaire, Ted's overnight website success, etc) the writers and producers of the show have put together another cohesive, well-written batch of 20+ episodes.

I may just have to put out the money to order Showtime, because I'm not sure I can wait another full year before Season 3 is available. This is...

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