Queer as Folk, Season 4
Queer as Folk, Season 4 -- And the soap opera continues. Yes, folks, that's just about the best way to sum this up -- it's a gay soap! Not that that's an entirely bad thing, but we have to put things into perspective and I'm sorry, but I just don't buy the "cutting edge drama" crap. But it's enjoyable fun even if I feel compelled to fast forward through the all too frequent sex scenes.
The one thing that I have to give this show, other than the obvious hard work folks put in to making it, is they have created a forum where issues affecting the gay community can be examined and played out like no where else -- crystal queens in recovery, queer-bashing, dating someone with HIV, occasional lapses into bisexuality, supporting the community, and body image leap to mind. While personally I wish the show was a bit deeper and more thought-provoking, I realize that the fanbase is looking for something that might mimic the lives they lead or at least wish they lead.
This is not for the squeamish or homophobic clearly, but like movies and other cable series, sex plays an enormous part in the show, even more so. For anyone who likes their porn soft core, then this is a great ticket. Personally, I'd prefer a bit less sex and a bit more serious drama.
This season is pretty much more of the same so if you didn't enjoy the first three then there is no sense in wasting the time or money but if you loved the others then you will probably find plenty to enjoy here. I must admit that few shows can evoke such laughter and downright enjoyment from me, even if they really don't mean a whole lot in the end. It's just fun.
Buy from Amazon.com
The one thing that I have to give this show, other than the obvious hard work folks put in to making it, is they have created a forum where issues affecting the gay community can be examined and played out like no where else -- crystal queens in recovery, queer-bashing, dating someone with HIV, occasional lapses into bisexuality, supporting the community, and body image leap to mind. While personally I wish the show was a bit deeper and more thought-provoking, I realize that the fanbase is looking for something that might mimic the lives they lead or at least wish they lead.
This is not for the squeamish or homophobic clearly, but like movies and other cable series, sex plays an enormous part in the show, even more so. For anyone who likes their porn soft core, then this is a great ticket. Personally, I'd prefer a bit less sex and a bit more serious drama.
This season is pretty much more of the same so if you didn't enjoy the first three then there is no sense in wasting the time or money but if you loved the others then you will probably find plenty to enjoy here. I must admit that few shows can evoke such laughter and downright enjoyment from me, even if they really don't mean a whole lot in the end. It's just fun.
Buy from Amazon.com
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