Queer as Folk is an American-Canadian drama tv series which was based on the British of the same name created by Rusell T. Davies. The shows was premiered on December 1, 2000 which is about the story of the lives of five gay men living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The characters are namely Brian, Justin, Michael, Emmett and Ted. Included in the cast are the lesbian couple, Lindsay and Melanie, and Micheal's mother Debbie.

Queer as Folk was known for its somewhat frank depiction of gay lifestyles and sex but for a disclaimer, Queer as Folk is a celebration of the lives and passions of a group of gay friends. The series chronicled the friendships, careers, loves, trials, afflictions, health issues and ambitions and of a different group of gay men and lesbians. Queer as Folk