POSE

Name: POSE
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-06-03
Cast: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter, Lillah Indya Moore, Angel Bismark Curiel

2018 | 3 seasons | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won 4 Emmys, it earned strong reviews (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (8.3 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.3 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Won 2 Peabody Awards: Peabody Awards: Entertainment honoree, Peabody Awards: Television Academy Honors. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 2 more Golden Globes and 3 Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 17 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 430K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12018 · 8 episodes · 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.6 out of 10
Friday
Season 22019 · 10 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10
Friday
Season 32021 · 8 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7 out of 10
Saturday