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A queer romance with the full breadth and depth of an epic, Fellow Travelers is a moving showcase for Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey's captivating on-screen chemistry.
Inkoo Kang New Yorker A remarkable new period drama...the supporting cast is nearly as strong, though the time-line hopping and the old-age makeup don’t always work to their advantage... Jan 26, 2024 Full Review Stef Rubino Autostraddle For a storyline so imbued with the politics of each era, the series does nothing to truly contend, question, or reckon with them. Dec 20, 2023 Full Review Hugo Rifkind Times (UK) This is not just some Beltway Brokeback Mountain. Hawk is a rich and deep character, not actually that nice, predatory in both his sexuality and his careerism. Nov 3, 2023 Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine Fellow Travelers emerges as one of the best mini-series released this year, anchored not only by its powerful and moving story but also by the remarkable chemistry between Bomer and Bailey. Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Brian Bromberger Bay Area Reporter With all its inconsistencies, "Fellow Travelers" is easily in the top ten of television's most memorable queer limited series. Apr 10, 2024 Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine While limited in its execution, Fellow Travelers stands out thanks to its intrepid exploration of fundamental themes and its ability to courageously personify the story. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 8/10 Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
Steph H Such a brilliant series. A must see. Just amazing! Such a brilliant story and standout performances from the cast especially Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey! I would recommend this to everyone! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/24 Full Review Anita L Stunning. Intelligent. Riveting. Important. Raw. Real. (And lots of gorgeous men!) It's a show that gets even better with multiple viewings. The novel and series have many differences, and, for once, it didn't bother me at all. While I liked some things better in the novel (which I read AFTER), I understood and respected the differences. Disappointed this didn't receive Emmy nods for best Limited Series, but rooting for the categories it did get honored in. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Geoffrey H The progress and flow of the story were slow yet enjoyable. It made you feel the ambiance of that era, showcasing the two side of struggle between Tim and Hawk. It evoked empathy for how they viewed their lives, passions, work, and most of all, their deep love. The pain, frustration, and desperation were all there, culminating in a beautifully poignant ending that leaves a void in your heart. My only criticism is that it is quite vulgar at times, but it is manageable since it depicts the complexity of their relationship in that era. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review Tom F Moments of brutal honesty make this powerful if sometimes difficult to watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 Full Review Will C Top notch acting and story telling! Didn’t regret a second thank you for this to all involved it was an important story to tell Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review Kerstin G The series is without a doubt well made. But it was too long-winded for me. And I don't like Hawk's character, so I don't suffer that much, although Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey both play very well, I don't always buy the connection between their characters. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 29, 2023 You're Wonderful In 1950s Washington, Hawkins Fuller is at the State Department enjoying clandestine sex with men and avoiding entanglements; everything changes when Hawk begins an affair with Tim Laughlin; in 1986, Hawk decides he must see Tim. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 5, 2023 Bulletproof Hawk distances himself from Tim when the State Department begins investigations; Mary comes under suspicion; Marcus loses his job after a dispute with Roy Cohn; Hawk draws closer to Lucy. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 12, 2023 Hit Me Hawk and Tim's road trip turns sour when ulterior motives come to light; Marcus and Frankie encounter a racist bouncer; Roy tries to keep David from being drafted; Tim withholds forgiveness until an emergency changes things. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 19, 2023 Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire Facing a polygraph test about his sex life, Hawk courts Lucy; Marcus makes peace with his attraction to Frankie; Roy threatens to destroy the Army when David is drafted; Tim recruits Hawk to help his AIDS activist group. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 26, 2023 Promise You Won't Write Roy Cohn's obsession with David Schine leads to the televised Army-McCarthy hearings; Hawk tries to protect Sen. Smith while hiding his secret life from Lucy; exposed to McCarthy's - and Hawk's - true natures, Tim makes a life-changing decision. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 3, 2023 Beyond Measure It's 1968 and Tim's an anti-war protester sought by the FBI; Hawk and Lucy have two children and a country house; out of touch for years, Hawk wants Tim back in his life and Tim - on his way to becoming a priest - can't resist Hawk's charms. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 2023 White Nights It's 1979; Tim, now a social worker, travels to Fire Island, where Hawk takes him on a tour of "gay paradise"; in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie are drawn into the explosion of gay rage prompted by the verdict in Dan White's murder trial. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 17, 2023 Make It Easy In 1957, Hawk and Tim reunite at Sen. McCarthy's funeral and try, one last time, to find a way to be together; in 1986 San Francisco, Hawk seeks redemption as Tim makes a wrenching decision that will change Hawk's life forever. Details
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Director
Daniel Minahan
Creator
Ron Nyswaner
Executive Producer
Matt Bomer, Ron Nyswaner, Robbie Rogers, Dee Johnson, Daniel Minahan
Screenwriter
Ron Nyswaner, Brandon K. Hines, Katie Rose Rogers, Anya Leta, Dee Johnson, Jack Solomon, Robbie Rogers
Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 29, 2023