The show might be over for Queer as Folk, with Peacock canceling out any hopes for another season, but you can still watch season one for yourself on the US streaming service from wherever you are in the world. And if you think it's a hit, then you might want to write them a strongly worded email or two.
It’s been 20 years since Russell T Davies delighted viewers with his taboo-busting portrayal of three gay friends living in Manchester. Now the Queer as Folk reboot is here – a New Orleans-based adaptation with a new tale that reflects the modern diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Poignant, fierce, and full of heart, all episodes are available to stream now. We’ll explain below how to watch Queer as Folk (2022) online from anywhere.
Cast: Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, Candace Grace, Ryan O’Connell, Kim Cattrall
Watch online: on Peacock TV from $4.99 a month
International Streams: Showcase (CA)| StarzPlay via Amazon (UK) | Stan (AUS)
Watch from anywhere: with a 100% risk-free VPN
Taking Davies’ 1999 original as his starting point, creator Stephen Dunn has catered the show for “a global audience”, with the action now taking place in what he calls “one of the most unique queer communities in North America”, New Orleans.
The 8-episode series follows a tight-knit group of queer friends and lovers, who reconnect when Brodie (Devin Way), a med-school dropout described as “hot, smart, and afraid of commitment” returns home after a two-year absence. A raucous night out at local club Babylon sees Brodie hook up with Mingus (Fin Argus), an aspiring drag performer. But their lives are altered forever when a tragic event devastates their community.
The almost entirely LGBTQ-identifying cast includes, Johnny Sibilly (Pose, Hacks) as Brodie's ex-boyfriend Noah, and non-binary actor Jesse James Keitel (Big Sky) as best friend Ruthie. Candace Grace stars as her partner Shar, who’s making “the rocky transition from punk to parenthood”, while the excellent Ryan O'Connell (the star of Netflix’s Special) plays Devin’s brother Julian.
Also starring SATC legend Kim Cattrall, this new iteration of Davies’ original looks like a fresh, jubilant celebration of the modern queer experience. Just read on for our guide below, which explains how to watch Queer as Folk online, and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Queer as Folk online in the US
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How to watch Queer as Folk online outside your country
Out of the country for either work or pleasure? If so, you’ll likely encounter geo-blocking restrictions when trying to access your local streaming service. That means you won’t be able to stream any of the eight episodes of Queer as Folk online.
Luckily, the best VPN – otherwise known as a virtual private network – provides a simple solution. It alters your IP address to make it appear like you’re somewhere else. While this can be used for privacy, it can also be used to access your preferred streaming platform back home, even when you're out of the country.
Use a VPN to watch Queer as Folk online from anywhere
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