AfterEllen.com - "Queer as Folk" Season 4 Recaps

Find Articles On:

TV Shows:

Movies:

People:

Extras:

Queer as Folk: Season 4 Recaps

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Are Lindsay and Melanie really done?
Are you kidding? Showtime doesn't want to lose the 18 lesbians who watch this show.
Is Deb really all that?
And more! I've decided to start a Deb cult. We'll call ourselves Debbie's Lezzies. Wanna join?
What did Deb's T-shirt say?
One said "I love my penis"; the other said "I love my granddaughter." Eww, that looks gross.
Is it over yet?
Yes. <sigh of relief>

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Who is that Hollywood guy? He looks familiar.
I don't know, but he keeps reminding me of Heather Matarazzo. On her, that face looks good; on him, I don't like it.
Can you believe the writers made an Albee reference?
No! And it was a great one -- Mel and Linds really are acting like George and Martha. It could be worse: they could be acting like Martin and Stevie in The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? Then I'd feel even sorrier for Gus than I do now.
How is it possible that Brian can look that cool in a bicycle helmet?
That guy is the definition of cool. Especially compared to Michael, who looked like a 10-year-old (even more so than he usually does) in his helmet.
What did Deb's T-shirt say?
"Real Boobs / Fake Fur." There were cute little pictures too.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Do people actually think spinning is cool?
Don't look at me. I'd rather spin wool.
Is anyone on the planet not in love with Emmett?
No!
Can you help me understand the Melanie/Lindsay stuff?
Hey, I'm just the recapper. But if you want to read something thoughtful about it — and want to know why this show can't help any of us understand anything — read Sarah's article about the whole fiasco.
What did Deb's T-shirt say?
There were three: one said "Home Sweet Home" and had a picture of a motor home on it; one said "You wish" in what looked like a Peanuts font (maybe it had a Peanuts character on it too, I dunno); and the other said "hug a homo."

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Why is Emmett letting himself be used like that?
Because he's a big nelly bottom!
Why did this show wait until the end of the season to get good?
To torment us, of course.
What did Deb's T-shirt say?
"You are NOT staying over."

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

What the hell is Ben's problem?
I could speculate, but I'm too bored.
What the hell is Lindsay's problem?
I could speculate, but I'm too disgusted.
What the hell is this show's problem?
I could speculate, but I guess I'll just recap it instead.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Didn't Justin used to seem like a good actor?
Yes. But he also used to have cute hair.
Has Ben gotten over himself yet?
I fear his narcissistic journey is just beginning.
What the hell is wrong with Lindsay?
Lindsay who? I don't know anyone named Lindsay.
What did Deb's T-shirt say?
Nothing! She wore only perfectly normal shirts with no words on them. I don't know what to do with myself.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Why is Brian being so mean to Justin?
He's not being mean, he's being himself. Justin ought to know that by now.
Why is Melanie being so nice to Lindsay?
Because she's trying to live up to Lindsay's high standards. Make that used-to-be high standards.
Why is Ben being so selfish?
Because he is.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Isn't Deb great?
Yes, but Sharon Gless must be ready to strangle the writers.
Why does Brian have to suffer?
Because he's paying for his sins. What? You don't like heavy-handed moralizing? Then why do you watch QAF?
Wasn't it weird to see Shanda Leer again?
Yes! I thought she was just a redshirt.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Why me?
That's my line.
Can you sum up this episode in seven words?
Life's a bitch, and then you die.
Remember those great characters called Lindsay and Melanie?
Vaguely. They must have moved to Massachusetts, because I haven't seen them in months.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Is the Pink Posse stuff over YET?
I think so. Maybe. We live in hope.
Could Ben's shirt have been any tighter?
No.
What did Deb's T-shirt say this week?
"I can't see dead people."
What was going on in that preview for next week?
I don't know, but I'm guessing the hype will be recappable with two words: no payoff.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Wow, that Pink Posse stuff is really fascinating, huh?
Yes. If you're stupid.
Isn't Melanie a great lawyer?
No. But who cares?
What did Deb's T-shirt say this week?
"I Have Issues."
Was there anything good about this episode?
Flakey Blake wasn't in it! And Melanie and Lindsay were, for more than three seconds.

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Is Deb going to be okay?
Don't you worry about it, sunshine. She's a rock.
What's wrong with Justin?
Well, his hair went away, and apparently his brain went with it.
What's with all the orange on this show?
Don't you know? It's the new lavender. Either that, or the color settings on my TV are messed up.
What did Deb's T-shirt say this week?
It said "FCK: the only thing that's missing is you."

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

What's the TV-MA for?
I guess it's for frontal nudity, because it's certainly not for sex, especially not lesbian sex.
When is Justin going to get his new scary haircut?
I dunno, but if they show that preview one more time, I'm gonna start my own Pink Posse.
Did Melanie actually go to law school?
No.
Who's the fabulousest?
Emmett!

THIS WEEK'S QAF FAQ:

Why should Emmett dump Ted?
Because if he doesn't, I won't be able to make it through the season.
Are there still lesbians on this show?
Um, well, as much as there ever have been. In other words, barely.
How great is Deb?
The. Greatest. Ever.
Why are you still watching this show, now that we have The L Word?
Because QAF is better in a lot of ways, and also because I have a crush on Emmett. And Brian. And of course Melanie!