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What to Watch After POSE
Beyond the Ballroom: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Pose Fans
From the fog‑laden streets of Victorian London to the neon‑lit ballroom of 1980s New York, four distinct series converge to satisfy every fan of Pose’s daring mix of history, music, and queer resilience. A Thousand Blows, The Queen's Gambit, Queer As Folk, and The Get Down each bring a unique flavor—whether it’s fresh period drama, a cerebral addiction saga, a groundbreaking LGBTQ narrative, or a nostalgic hip‑hop odyssey—while echoing the core themes that made Pose a cultural touchstone.
Together they form a curated quartet: the newly released A Thousand Blows mirrors Pose’s underworld grit with a gender‑forward twist; The Queen's Gambit offers the same intoxicating blend of talent and turmoil that captivated Pose’s audience; Queer As Folk stands as the classic predecessor that paved the way for Pose’s bold storytelling; and The Get Down delivers the closest semantic match, channeling the same love‑letter to music, community, and survival. This blend of fresh, beloved, classic, and perfectly aligned titles ensures that anyone drawn to Pose will find a new obsession in each recommendation.
Why these shows are similar to POSE
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
These recommendations branch out from POSE with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
A Thousand Blows
TV • 2025
drama
Why Watch Next
A Thousand Blows brings a gritty, period‑driven underworld to life, echoing Pose’s blend of historic backdrop and marginalized communities while offering a brand‑new, high‑octane take on gender‑powered crime.
Overview
Hezekiah and Alec, two friends from Jamaica, finds themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr, Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and run afoul of Sugar Goodson, criminal kingpin and notorious boxer.
The Queen's Gambit
TV • 2020
drama
Why Watch Next
The Queen's Gambit delivers a meticulously crafted character study of ambition and addiction, a fan‑favorite drama that resonates with Pose’s themes of talent, trauma, and the pursuit of greatness.
Overview
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.
Queer As Folk
TV • 2000
drama
Why Watch Next
Queer As Folk stands as a landmark series that pioneered unapologetic LGBTQ storytelling, mirroring Pose’s celebration of found family and the cultural impact of queer communities.
Overview
Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.
The Get Down
TV • 2016
drama
Why Watch Next
The Get Down captures the birth of hip‑hop and the struggle of artistic dreamers in 1970s New York, a semantic sibling to Pose’s celebration of dance, music, and the fight for identity.
Overview
In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.
More shows and movies featuring actors from POSE
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to POSE.
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Why It’s Relevant
This anthology drama shares POSE's focus on LGBTQ+ stories and period settings, offering a richly layered, critically praised exploration of identity within a horror‑infused backdrop.
Loot
TV • 2022
Why It’s Relevant
While a comedic shift, this series showcases the actor in a leading role and delivers a high‑quality, critically acclaimed look at personal reinvention after a life‑changing event.
