Peacock Cancels 'Queer as Folk' Reboot after One Season

The single season of the revamped "Queer as Folk" that aired on Peacock earlier this year will be its last. Stephen Dunn, the creator of the newest version of "Queer as Folk," announced that the series will not be back for further episodes, according to Deadline.

The new take on the show – the third version in all – "explores the lives of a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy," Deadline recalled. "The series starred Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, Johnny Sibilly, and Ryan O'Connell," and "featured a host of guest stars including Kim Cattrall, Juliette Lewis, Ed Begley Jr., and Nyle DiMarco."

Dunn took to Instagram on Sept. 23 to share news that the show had been axed. "It's a rare gift in these times, and in this country, to be able to make a show as fearless and unapologetic as 'Queer As Folk,'" he posted.

"We know how much it's meant to the fans," Dunn added, "and while we're heartbroken we won't get to make more episodes, we wanna thank everyone for watching and falling in love with Brodie, Mingus, Ruthie, Noah, Shar, Julian, Daddius, Bussey, Marvin, Judy and Brenda. We're so grateful for the chance to honor our community and are so proud of this show."

Among other topics, the series tackled domestic terrorism targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with a mass shooting taking place at gay club Babylon in the opening episode.

Cattrall, who played the adoptive mother of lead character Brodie (Devin Way), responded to Dunn's post, writing, "I am so lucky & proud to be asked to join you, Stephen. A joy to be part of our #QueerAsFolk family. XO"

Others involved with the show also responded. "Love this and the show we all made," executive producer Jaclyn P. Moore posted.

Actor Olli Haaskivi, who played a minor character called George, weighed in as well, posting: "Proud to have been a small part of your amazing world. Thank you for all of your extraordinary, special work ♥️"

IndieWire noted that the series "had been praised for featuring a much more diverse cast than previous takes on the property," and called the show an "unapologetically political reboot."

Russell T. Davies' original 1999 British TV series aired on the UK's Channel 4, blazing new trails for queer representation on television and pushing plenty of buttons while doing so. About a group of LGBTQ+ friends living in Manchester, England, the series made international stars out of Aidan Gillen, who played the unapologetic, sexually confident Stuart, and Charlie Hunnam, who played a teenager who was just coming out.

American cable channel Showtime brought the series to the States in 2000, focusing on a group of LGBTQ+ friends in Pittsburgh. In that iteration, sexy, confident Brian (Gale Harold) led the pack. The Showtime version, like the original, delved into groundbreaking depictions of sexuality and identity, as well as addressing uncomfortable topics such as hate crimes, anti-LGBTQ+ political malice, and police harassment.