The original queer as folk was a statement that gay wasn't a stereotype with a lisp or acting feminine but normal everyday people and was the first to show explicit sex scenes between same sex couples. Unlike the American version it showed a more realistic portrayal of what to expect from the gay scene like all hookups won't be Abercrombie models or the harsh homophobia to come once out of the closet.
Only running for two seasons it managed to tell the story of two friends, Stuart and Vince, who have known each other their whole lives share a special bond and learn it has turned into love. A wrench is thrown in when a one night stand, fifteen year old Nathan wants to be with his first love Stu and will doing to prove himself worthy.
Unlike the happily ever after presented in the remake the two friends actually end up together. Nathan is shown as the annoying obsessive teenager instead of a water down romantic who gets what he wants and providing false hope perusing a relationship will make it come true.
Another addition I liked was Vince was shown to be a grown up instead of a mamas boy who struggles to get out from under her thumb and his passion for Dr. Who rivals my own making him very like able. Also adding in humour was brilliantly written making it fun instead of boring mellow drama from Brian Kinny missing Justin for the 18th time.
Queer as folk is by no comparison better in most ways then it's American counterpart for refusing to water down raw material to please the fan base. It truly was an exceptional series.
Only running for two seasons it managed to tell the story of two friends, Stuart and Vince, who have known each other their whole lives share a special bond and learn it has turned into love. A wrench is thrown in when a one night stand, fifteen year old Nathan wants to be with his first love Stu and will doing to prove himself worthy.
Unlike the happily ever after presented in the remake the two friends actually end up together. Nathan is shown as the annoying obsessive teenager instead of a water down romantic who gets what he wants and providing false hope perusing a relationship will make it come true.
Another addition I liked was Vince was shown to be a grown up instead of a mamas boy who struggles to get out from under her thumb and his passion for Dr. Who rivals my own making him very like able. Also adding in humour was brilliantly written making it fun instead of boring mellow drama from Brian Kinny missing Justin for the 18th time.
Queer as folk is by no comparison better in most ways then it's American counterpart for refusing to water down raw material to please the fan base. It truly was an exceptional series.