Pose

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 3, 2018
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 88
  3. Negative: 10 out of 88
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  1. JennetP
    Jul 15, 2018
    6
    A mixed bag, for me. The 80s ball scene is compelling--fresh, fascinating, gorgeous. The characters are appealing and well-cast. The show should have been a home run, and it did seem headed that way at first, but then it faltered, and I bailed out halfway through episode 6. Why? The plotting deteriorated into brief, sentimental stories serving up lessons about the trans experience. I haveA mixed bag, for me. The 80s ball scene is compelling--fresh, fascinating, gorgeous. The characters are appealing and well-cast. The show should have been a home run, and it did seem headed that way at first, but then it faltered, and I bailed out halfway through episode 6. Why? The plotting deteriorated into brief, sentimental stories serving up lessons about the trans experience. I have no objection to learning something once in a while, but I do want more than that in a dramatic series. Too bad.… Expand
  2. jmart1963
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    Excellent portrayal of a forgotten subculture. When I first saw the film ‘Paris is Burning’ in 1990, I never would have imagined a dramatization of that world making it one day to series television. The dialogue is a little melodramatic and the story somewhat contrived at times, but not so much that it overshadowed the wonderful characters and exciting ball competition sequences. I’mExcellent portrayal of a forgotten subculture. When I first saw the film ‘Paris is Burning’ in 1990, I never would have imagined a dramatization of that world making it one day to series television. The dialogue is a little melodramatic and the story somewhat contrived at times, but not so much that it overshadowed the wonderful characters and exciting ball competition sequences. I’m looking forward to watching these great characters evolve.… Expand
  3. phillipfscott
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    One of the most relatable shows i've ever seen.
    Point for Ryan Murphy again!
    The cast is really good. MJ, Ryan Jamal and Indya are stars.
  4. Skeletor71
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    As a Dutchie I'd never heard of ball culture before. Sure, there was vogue (thx Madonna), but this was next level. But the atmosphere reminded me of my teens (somehow The Kids from Fame came to mind) and I was hooked from the first minute.
    This show might turn me gay though.
  5. kasnia2147
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    This is the first show with real trans women. It is a insight to the ball scene of New York city in 1987. It also touches on the various issues that affect the trans community.
  6. OlivierPiel
    Jul 16, 2018
    5
    as someone else wrote, the acting and characters are engaging but the story line is as predictable and paint-by-numbers as the costumes are out of this world. It's rather disappointing, as a story about 80's drag queens should try to be more avant-garde in tone and content. The score is a boring 80's mix-tape (memberberries anyone!).
  7. juliansa
    Mar 16, 2019
    8
    A heartwarming show, a very large and diverse cast. Overall worth a watch. Ryan Murphy still has it
  8. marcmyworks
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    The first season of Pose is probably some of the best modern television available. It not only shows the struggle of minority queer and trans people in the 1980s but also shows the juxtaposition of their lives compared to the upper-class. The best season of TV Ryan Murphy has put out ever.

Awards & Rankings

52
#52 Best TV Season of 2018
96
#96 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#21 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 12, 2018
    60
    Pose owns its shamelessness in earnest, artless yet enjoyable melodramatic stories about these societal rejects. [11 - 24 Jun 2018, p.12]
  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 11, 2018
    80
    Pose is way too entertaining to be considered an example of TV offering a diversity lesson.
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  3. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Spencer Kornhaber
    Jun 7, 2018
    40
    We’re told what we’re watching is worthy of acclaim, even if our eyes and ears tell us otherwise. All of which not only keeps the characters from feeling like actual, three-dimensional people
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