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GAYS: The Series (2014)

  • Comedy
  • 30 min episodes
  • 1 seasons
  • ★ 7.0/10 from 2 ratings

GAYS: The Series is about four twenty something gay best friends navigating the tumultuous terrain of NYC. Huxley, a quick witted waiter and aspiring photographer. Ben, an attractive introvert who works for a gay non-profit. Jackson, a promiscuous overgrown rich kid. And Cameron, a dramatic drag queen with a love for old Hollywood. In this city you always have to look out for yourself; but the little lies, mini compromises and secrets they keep could derail their dreams and destroy their happiness.

Created byPeter William Dunn, Eden Sidney Foster

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