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對於90年代後的同志來說，《Queer As Folk同志亦凡人》（以下簡稱QAF）這部美國影集真得是太經典了，原是從英國同名電視劇改編，撥出後造成極大的轟動和討論，小編在此不特別敘述劇情和人物介紹，而是針對這部影集探討的內容，探討可能成功的原因。

For those of us who were born in the 1990s, Queer As Folk is a classic American TV series. It was adapted from the original British TV series with the same title. It became a hit as soon as it was released. We will spare you from an introduction of the plot and its main characters, but we will touch upon why this TV series became so popular.

1. 挺同的媽媽Debbie

QAF劇中的靈魂人物之一，男主角Michael的媽媽，扮演著許多歡樂卻又有感性的一面，許多幕的經典台詞都是出自她口中。深為同志媽媽，以行動支持自己的孩子和周遭同志們，像是強大的中心磁鐵，吸引串連劇中每位的內心情感。

1. Debbie, the supportive mom

One of the show’s major characters, Debbie, is Michael’s mother. She has a very sentimental side, yet she also brings everyone joy and laughter. Many classic lines come from her. As a mother of a gay son, she supports her child and his gay friends with action. She is like a magnet, connecting every character in the show.

2. 個性鮮明的角色設定

如同另一部影集Sex And The City慾望城市，QAF的每位角色個性設定都非常具有特色，無論是清純患少女心的Michael，屬於同志天菜，常把一夜情當運動的Brian，矜持拘謹的宅男會計師Ted，比較有娘味的角色Emmett，還有年紀較輕的同志Justin，以及女同志的角色Lindsey以及Melanie等等。角色多為社會的中產階級，觀眾容易將情感投射在劇中。

2. Characters

As with Sex And The City, another TV series, each Queer As Folk’s character has their own distinctive personality. Michael is pure and has a heart of a maiden. Brian is hot stud, who has one night stands frequently. Ted is a reserved and cautious accountant. Emmett is a bit more effeminate. Justin is a younger gay guy. Lindsey and Melanie are the lesbians. These are mostly middle class characters, so the audience might feel more connected to them.

3. 同志相關議題的探討

總共5季的QAK，劇中除了愛情、親情、友情的主軸之外，都會帶到同志的議題。例如同志婚姻、領養小孩、代理孕母、HIV及愛滋病、一夜情、性幻想、校園霸凌、同志歧視等等。都是現今仍然會受到許多矚目的議題。導演拍攝及劇本會讓觀眾欣賞完，帶來更深一層省思，更重視同志議題。這也是為何QAF能帶來如此大的回響和討論。

3. Exploring gay-related issues

In its give seasons, the show explored issues such as love, family relationships, friendship as well as gay marriage, adoption, surrogate, VIV/AIDS, sexual fantasy, bullying, and so on. The show allows the audience to deliberate on gay issues, which is why Queer As Folk caused so much response and discussion.

若你已經看過Queer As Folk，再度觀賞想必還是頗有感觸；若你還沒看過，建議可以花時間好好來欣賞這部笑中帶淚，具有深度議題討論的影集。

If you have seen the show, watching it again will bring new feelings. If you have not, we recommend it!