Tales of the City

Thirty years after leaving San Francisco, Mary Ann Singleton returns to her old apartment complex at 28 Barbary Lane, owned by the eccentric Anna Madrigal. Her return is complicated by the reappearance of her ex-husband, Beauchamp, and the revelation of a dark secret surrounding the disappearance of a former tenant, which draws her back into the lives of her old friends and the vibrant, complex community she left behind.

The 2019 revival of 'Tales of the City' was generally well-received by critics, who praised its handling of contemporary LGBTQ+ themes, its heartfelt performances, and its nostalgic nod to the original series. While some found it less groundbreaking than its predecessor, it was largely celebrated for its inclusive storytelling and its exploration of chosen family and generational differences.

• Praised for its inclusive and relevant exploration of LGBTQ+ issues.
• Lauded for strong performances, particularly from Laura Linney.
• Appreciated for its faithful yet modern continuation of the beloved source material.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the series' focus on LGBTQ+ themes and found the return of beloved characters to be heartwarming and engaging. Many viewers enjoyed the modern take on familiar themes and the continuation of the unique community depicted.

Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series.

The series is based on the book 'The Days Firesale' by Armistead Maupin, which is the tenth book in his 'Tales of the City' series, continuing the story 20 years after the original novels.