Pose

Pose chronicles the history of the ball culture, a drag and LGBTQ+ subculture in New York City during the 1980s and 1990s. The series follows the lives of dancers, musicians, and hustlers who are drawn into the opulent and competitive world of the ball scene, focusing on themes of family, identity, love, and survival against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic.

Pose received widespread critical acclaim for its groundbreaking representation of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender individuals, and its vibrant portrayal of ballroom culture. Critics lauded the series for its performances, costumes, music, and its handling of sensitive social issues with both heart and urgency.

• Praised for its historic and authentic portrayal of the LGBTQ+ ballroom scene.

• Celebrated for its exceptional performances, particularly from its trans and Black/Latinx cast.

• Applauded for its vibrant storytelling, tackling social issues with empathy and style.

Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly praised "Pose" for its authentic and moving depiction of ballroom culture and its focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Audiences particularly appreciated the show's powerful performances, its celebration of chosen families, and its brave exploration of societal issues like race, class, and the AIDS crisis.

Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama and multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Billy Porter. Also received nominations for numerous other awards, including GLAAD Media Awards and Critics' Choice Television Awards.

The show's creators conducted extensive research and consulted with figures from the actual ballroom scene to ensure authenticity, including Madonna's choreographer, Jose Xtravaganza, who served as a consultant and choreographer for the series.