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POSE

A diverse group of LGBTQ+ ballroom competitors in 1980s New York pursue love, identity, and acceptance while navigating the harsh realities of poverty, discrimination, and the emerging HIV/AIDS crisis.

Released
2018
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
3 seasons
Drama
Streaming on
  • Paramount+

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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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 18 episodes · premiered Jun 3, 2018

  1. 1.01PilotJun 3, 2018Rate

    Blanca begins her journey to become a house mother following a serious medical diagnosis, while Damon relocates to New York City to pursue a career with a dance company.

  2. 1.02AccessJun 10, 2018Rate

    Blanca's exclusion from a popular bar sparks a deliberate conflict, while Damon, navigating his first romantic experience, gains insight into the complexities of love and relationships.

  3. 1.03Giving and ReceivingJun 17, 2018Rate

    The House of Evangelista embraces the holiday season and begins preparations for the Snow Ball, despite Angel's reluctance to join in the festivities. Meanwhile, Elektra considers pursuing a medical procedure that aligns with her personal identity.

  4. 1.04The FeverJun 24, 2018Rate

    Candy becomes increasingly self-conscious after receiving negative comments about her looks at a formal event, while Blanca grows concerned as a health emergency involving Damon and Ricky puts their relationship at risk.

  5. 1.05Mother's DayJul 1, 2018Rate

    Blanca returns home following her mother's death, prompting her to reconnect with her estranged siblings and confront unresolved family tensions.

  6. 1.06Love Is the MessageJul 8, 2018Rate

    Pray Tell coordinates a cabaret performance for patients in the hospital's AIDS ward, aiming to bring joy and distraction through music and entertainment.

  7. 1.07Pink SlipJul 15, 2018Rate

    Blanca reveals a surprising truth about Lil Papi that has a lasting impact on the House of Evangelista. At the same time, Elektra considers new strategies for staying afloat after the House of Abundance is forced to leave their home.

  8. 1.08Mother of the YearJul 22, 2018Rate

    The climactic Princess Ball serves as the stage for a fierce competition between the House of Evangelista and the House of Ferocity, with the title of Mother of the Year at stake.

Season 210 episodes · premiered Jun 11, 2019

  1. 2.01Acting UpJun 11, 2019Rate

    Blanca supports the House of Evangelista in pursuing their aspirations inspired by Madonna's "Vogue," while setting aside her own goals. At the same time, Pray Tell becomes involved with a group advocating for the rights of people living with HIV.

  2. 2.02Worth ItJun 18, 2019Rate

    Blanca starts a business to set a positive example for her children, but the venture takes an unexpected turn. Ricky's travels strain his relationship with Damon, while Elektra makes a surprising and bold statement in the ballroom community.

  3. 2.03Butterfly/CocoonJun 25, 2019Rate

    Elektra turns to Blanca and Candy for guidance after a tragic incident involving a client. At the same time, Angel and Lil Papi struggle with the complexities of transitioning their relationship from friendship to romance.

  4. 2.04Never Knew Love Like This BeforeJul 9, 2019Rate

    A respected member of the Ballroom community is violently attacked, sending shockwaves through the tightly-knit group and prompting questions about safety and trust.

  5. 2.05What Would Candy Do?Jul 16, 2019Rate

    Damon and Ricky face off in a competitive audition for a position on Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour, testing their skills and friendship.

  6. 2.06Love's in Need of Love TodayJul 23, 2019Rate

    PrayTell becomes ill while preparing for his annual AIDS Cabaret and is hospitalized, where he is visited by an unexpected group of guests.

  7. 2.07BlowJul 30, 2019Rate

    The Evangelista family devises an elaborate prank aimed at provoking Frederica. At the same time, Angel begins to encounter the darker aspects of the modeling world.

  8. 2.08RevelationsAug 6, 2019Rate

    Damon's disclosure of hidden truths leads to significant strain and breakdowns in key relationships.

  9. 2.09Life's a BeachAug 13, 2019Rate

    Blanca struggles to cope with a sudden loss, prompting Elektra to plan a beach getaway to help lift her spirits.

  10. 2.10In My HeelsAug 20, 2019Rate

    Blanca faces the challenge of rebuilding the House of Evangelista following a medical setback, while Pray Tell grapples with past traumas as a new and unexpected competition category is introduced.

Season 38 episodes · premiered May 2, 2021

  1. 3.01On the RunMay 2, 2021Rate

    In 1994, amid the height of the AIDS crisis, Blanca finds meaning in her role as a nursing aide, though a personal connection with a new patient complicates her work. Meanwhile, Lemar stirs controversy in the community by becoming the patriarch of the chaotic House of Khan.

  2. 3.02InterventionMay 2, 2021Rate

    Pray Tell faces the repercussions of his alcoholism, prompting Blanca to organize an intervention to help him. At the same time, Blanca prepares to meet Christopher's parents, feeling anxious about the encounter.

  3. 3.03The TrunkMay 9, 2021Rate

    Elektra, wrongfully arrested, enlists Blanca's help to hide a suspicious trunk in her closet from the police.

  4. 3.04Take Me to ChurchMay 16, 2021Rate

    Following a surprising health diagnosis, Pray Tell goes back to his hometown to seek out and reconnect with his biological family.

  5. 3.05Something Borrowed, Something BlueMay 23, 2021Rate

    An unexpected reunion with a past acquaintance disrupts Angel and Papi's preparations for their wedding. At the same time, Elektra moves to expand her business with the assistance of newly acquired, questionable partners.

  6. 3.06Something Old, Something NewMay 30, 2021Rate

    Papi begins to adapt to his new role as a guardian, while Angel turns to an unexpected figure for advice and support.

  7. 3.07Series Finale (1)Jun 6, 2021Rate

    Blanca becomes involved with ACT UP after learning that an HIV clinical trial is excluding people of color, in hopes of securing life-saving treatment for Pray Tell.

  8. 3.08Series Finale (2)Jun 6, 2021Rate

    Blanca becomes involved with ACT UP after learning that an HIV clinical trial is excluding people of color, in hopes of securing life-saving treatment for Pray Tell.

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