Though these are the main players, there are also wonderful supporting roles, including Nathan's concerned and sympathetic mother, his best school chum (wise-beyond-her-years 'fag-hag' Donna), and Keith's irrepressible parents. We all know a Stuart (arrogant sex freak hiding inner doubts and insecurities), a Vince (sweet, self-effacing, afraid to ask for what he wants), and a Nathan (15, impossibly romantic and willful). The characters are painstakingly developed, and will capture your interest immediately. I found it absolutely the best television series I've ever seen, on a par with HBO's 'Oz,' only more explicit and weaving comedy into the mix.
I am a straight woman who was fortunate enough to see 'Queer as Folk' at the Los Angeles Outfest.
