In just eight episodes, this densely packed miniseries manages to be a beautifully told queer romance, a riveting political thriller, and an important snapshot of 20th-century America. It’s nothing short of an epic. Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey effortlessly carry the series on their backs. Their chemistry is undeniable, but they shine just as well in their political scenes. McCarthyism and the Lavander Scare in the ‘50s, the rampant protests in the ‘60s, the carefree parties of the ‘70s, and finally the AIDs crisis in the ‘80s, where present-day Hawk and Tim live in—all are consistently compelling thanks to the actor’s powerful, decades-spanning performances and showrunner Daniel Minahan’s stable direction. The end may be (unsurprisingly) tragic, but it’s nonetheless moving because of the strong storytelling that preceded it.
"A remarkable new period drama...the supporting cast is nearly as strong, though the time-line hopping and the old-age makeup don’t always work to their advantage..."
— Inkoo Kang
"Fellow Travelers earns its rousing moments, which double as a shield for a handful of shortcomings."
— Ben Travers
A chronicle of a decades-long volatile romance between two men — from their first meeting during the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare to the AIDS crises of the 1980s.
The series follows Hawk (Matt Bomer) and Tim’s (Jonathan Bailey) turbulent love story as they brave through terrifying crackdowns and crises of the late 20th century.
The chemistry between Bomer and Bailey is a beautiful, rare thing.
No second is wasted in this densely packed epic of a miniseries.
