Pose | Identity, Family, Community Season 2: Violence Against the Community | FX

Stand up. Speak up. Candy's story is a frightening reality. The cast and creators deliver the truth about violence against transwomen of color.
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Season 2 of Pose flashes forward in time to 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a fever pitch. Pose features the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles.
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[@taylorcathey4066]

This episode broke my heart. I was crying after hearing she died. It’s so sad and this is happening right now in the world and nobody is willing to fight for trans people.

[@jeneenbuchanan8891]

The 🌎 is basically saying they don't count as human or as people but as a disease or vernom to our society. They are human & they do have rights like everyone else; this shows as a community & society we are not perfect people; we are all dying to survive & stay afloat in this 🌎. 😟🙏🇺🇸

[@effronferran]

@@jeneenbuchanan8891 beautifully said

[@jeneenbuchanan8891]

@@effronferran Thank u 👼

[@traceehart2229]

I loved this episode it really shows how my sisters we're there for each other and how they love one another

[@aidasa3791]

Please don’t be exaggerated. First they mental help. That’s where the focus should be.

[@stephaniehardy7718]

This episode has me in my feelings and it’s almost been a whole day. It’s not fair........

[@Yardibella]

But she gonna be one AHS next so I think maybe that is why they did venused her

[@noaccount7595]

@@Yardibella Really.... I hope so.

[@OyayoTheStorm]

Angelica was told much earlier than the rest of the cast, to prepare her next moves. She was offered another position around the same time and was able to accept the role because of her death. I know I'm late to respond, but... This death was on purpose. They didn't want a supporting character or a reoccurring character -- or even a guest character -- to die in front of you. They wanted you to feel the grief of learning, growing and loving someone and lose her/them/him to violence, because many of us in and out of the community have been met with that grief and that pain of losing someone who's family... Someone who deserves a happy ever after and... Never gets to, and if you've never had that pain -- that "It's not fair!" punch to the gut in real life, you have now, and I'm so sorry for your loss

[@Stacey24101]

This episode was very tough to watch because it was raw, but it was probably the most powerful show I've watched ever.

[@hellokitty71]

The story about her time in the military! God bless Angelica Ross...she is a force.

[@edithking83]

Give Candy all 10 for that performance I hope she wins the Emmy

[@Dasani605]

All I know is somebody from this show better walk away with a Emmy or Golden Globe 🏆! That was some of the best acting I've seen in a very long time! Billy Porter and Angelica Ross were phenomenal! Don't even get me started with that scene between Candy's spirit talking and making peace with her parents at her funeral 💔

[@pricelesskaye8456]

Dasani605 I cried like a baby!!!!!

[@diamondruger]

A lot of somebodies! Great series

[@geraldmocarsky906]

I feel so silly but I kept saying, “please let this be a dream or prank”. I loved Candy’s character so much! There was something about her strength, her gumption, her drive! After I thought “I have to call my trans friend and see if she is ok. “. Anyone who had been beaten down knows Candy.

[@taylorcathey4066]

gerald mocarsky Honey you were not the only one.

[@verbatimmags]

I agree. I kept thinking it was Praytell's dream so he could be a little more nicer to her. But I went to twitter and Janet Mock tweeted the actress that she can't wait to see her in her new role. So I'm thinking now that Janet has the deal with Netflix, she will use the actress again. I didn't want Candy to die, and I didn't want the actress to lose a job. So knowing she will be working with Janet again, makes me feel little better:)

[@raineyj560]

@uknow who yes especially during the "Never Knew Love Like This" scene

[@geraldmocarsky906]

Tenisha Evans I think inside all of us there is the knowledge that we are meant for great things. I think it’s what pushes us to keep moving forward. I wonder if it’s the deep belief god created and loves us. God meaning what ever you believe in.

[@geraldmocarsky906]

Rainey J it reminded me of the last scene in the movie “Long Time Companion”. When heaven opens up to our world.

[@labellasunshine]

Candy wasn't my favorite, but the way she died ripped my soul apart. I'm a CIS woman, but that doesn't mean I can't relate to what she went through having survived an assault myself as well as seeing some of my trans loved ones not surviving something similar to Candy. No matter how you identify yourself, I want you all to know I see you for who you TRULY ARE. And that you're BEAUTIFUL ❤️

[@queenroyaltyrules55]

You're a woman period! Cut this CIS mess!

[@dixienormous6969]

@@queenroyaltyrules55 fr

[@amarcy6]

A life expectancy of 35?! Unacceptable! Something has to change. How can I help?

[@eshagcom3742]

Me too ..what to do?

[@valentinomays3654]

Form a secret society of those who are willing to stand with you.

[@NanthaleCollins]

Check your community for lgbtq groups. Not sure of your gifts but share your talent with them and how they can use it to help the trans community in your local community

[@Janine.Najarian]

Donate your time and money to your local trans activist organizations

[@gm44467]

People need to change.

[@LovelyBabyG]

“You now know someone” DEEP 💔💔💔

[@pricelesskaye8456]

LovelyBabyG that hit my heart!

[@lw7379]

Candy reminds me of the 1rst Aunt Vivian, from Fresh Prince, with all her sassyness 😊

[@victorrodrigueesoficial]

And Janet was in season 3 as Prey Tell Aunt... Great actress!

[@tyralikadiamondstar8960]

It's a shame but this happen in real life and hear this everyday...trans women of color have right to live and are humans too

[@sharjjahnaziz4122]

Why is it always women of colors ?

[@caronpearson4412]

Sharjjahn Aziz because trans women of color are getting murdered left and right unlike trans caucasian women

[@tyralikadiamondstar8960]

@@sharjjahnaziz4122 Because it is true and maybe you need look it up how many have dies this year alone

[@riveraspen2745]

because white trans girls have easier access to better clients etc.

[@noaccount7595]

@@sharjjahnaziz4122 People hate my beautiful people

[@crecasens]

I was NOT ready for Candy to go. I was so wanting her to succeed and shine on the ballroom floor and in life. Then I got pissed 😠 for Angelica Ross the actress. How dare them cut her job shot lol. I was thrilled to read that she is going to be on American Horror Story 1984.

[@notthefather3919]

That's the life of trans women of color. Cut short on the cusp of great things in their lives or ones doing so many great things for others...she's murdered for being trans.

[@davidlandin1730]

When Candy’s spirit had a moment with majority of the characters was absolutely pure gold! This show will forever mean so much to me and teach me so many things about the value of life for everyone

[@brimitch22]

As a heterosexual woman and pastor, I have always preached acceptance. People are people. No one should be subject to violence no matter who they are. I thank God that I was taught to love everyone. I stand firmly with my trans sisters and brothers. God loves you and so do I...... This episode had me crying......hard.

[@brimitch22]

@Derek Fisher What you really need to do is find a hobby other than gay-bashing.

[@brimitch22]

@Derek Fisher you need a hobby. I have one, it's called living people. Good riddance.

[@OyayoTheStorm]

And as a queer woman who practices outside of Christianity, thank you So much, Pastor Bridget, for your services and your love. It's so needed in clergy world 💚💚💚

[@shelbigrant1393]

To all my POSE fans. I feel your pain, disappointment, sadness and shock over the demise of one of our favorite characters "Ms. Candy". I applaud the creative geniuses behind this raw and emotional masterpiece. Don't fret ya'll, Angelica Ross aka Candy has joined another Ryan Murphy team in the new season of American Horry Story. I see Candy is still getting paid. #ImStillInMyFeelings

[@kayluv33]

I CRIED LIKE A BABY during the entire second half of this episode. Candys death did nothing for me but have me wake up sad and want to rally a mob with pitchforks and torches in front of Janet Mocks house. I’m distraught 😩 I need a therapy session or ten. 😢

[@egyptg4512]

Y’all when candy died I cried my eyes out, I felt like I lost someone. The funeral really got me. And when she finally got to lip sync at the end made me so happy.

[@miguel-qq6kw]

it made me cry sm more when i realized this happens in real life

[@edwardmccauleyiii7882]

I'm so sadden by the lost of candy... That was my Ki ki fave character...

[@wandac3676]

Well, y'all sure did do it. I felt that deep down inside. I was rooting for her the most, though they all have me...💔

[@shannonalexis4300]

The scene with her mother was so beautiful and powerful. I cried like a baby!

[@alladat28]

I wasn’t 100% sure about how I felt about the Candy character. Whether I loved her or hated her but I did know that I admired her. I was so shocked when she passed that I didn’t think it was real at first. I cried during the funeral like she was a friend of mine. That character will truly be missed and I love how her story was wrapped up. Bravo 👏🏾

[@hairbytrea]

I cried through the whole episode. 😭😭❤❤❤

[@jamesfelix7751]

hanging out a window by your ankles?!?! omg omg omg 😭 i can’t handle this, so f*cked up!

[@robertojr4396]

Y’all when I say I cried through out the whole episode I’m no lying I was balling my eyes out and snoting… I couldn’t it ripped me

[@LADYBEYWEST]

Support our trans people too!! This year pride I felt so liberated and free especially when I saw Dominque, Mj and Indyda! Why Candy dad had that wagon 3:50 😅

[@jasminee1357]

😂😂😂😂 daddy thiiiiiicccccckkkkk. Trunk junky as hell lol

[@NewEyes25]

😂😂😂

[@queenroyaltyrules55]

I'll support when they start supporting my race and gender (female)!

[@davidamayaperez6522]

This episode fucked me up

[@jasminee1357]

Me too 😔

[@sharonsterling2576]

This show is groundbreaking, inspirational, educational and full of heart. May the writers and the entire cast be blessed for telling these stories.

[@LadyFrankieH]

This episode made me cry more than I've than I've cried watching a scripted TV program. I watched half of this Pose episode and should be strong enough to watch the rest later.

[@wandac3676]

Can she come back in their dreams and as their conscience?????💔💔

[@kaybest3715]

beech dreamer Loved ya thoughts 💭 I was thinking 🤔 that too ♥️

[@Bloooooooooooppp]

I doubt it, they wrote her off not only because it was a story that needed to be told but because she got casted as a series regular on AHS so she probably can’t do both, but I’m sure she’ll do guest here and there hopefully.

[@jeneenbuchanan8891]

That would be awesome!!! But, she's gone for good. Goodbye, Miss Candy. 😟 🍬😿

[@eternalluv3r372]

Ryan Henry omg Yes.

[@ascott2168]

This story reminds me of what happened to Venus Xtravaganza 😔😔 !!

[@jasminenoir8444]

Candy was based off Venus from Paris is Burning

[@brittanydoss1799]

These episodes have been hard to watch but they’re so necessary. I felt like I lost a family member or a friend when candy died. Thank you for everyone on this show for showing the tough reality and the strength of these black women who live their lives out loud. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@brendonisrael6255]

This episode was powerful and real. It hit home for everybody. This episode was a wake up call for everybody.

[@nenalogovii8209]

This episode has me in tears everytime i watch it😞😞

[@meli9125]

I am so scared to watch this episode I been so emotional finding out she died and the way she died because this is a reality to many transgender women and it breaks my heart ❤️

[@Shilo1987]

Miss Candy deserved better than the didactic, emotionally manipulative trauma porn that the writers gave her.

[@kenny808kine8]

I actually like how they covered everything. I was thinking it was gonna be a funeral and thats it.

[@Emalye.Saeeeeeeeee]

Shilo1987 they was colorist as hell to her character Like they could’ve done better

[@NamiBluee]

Kate B. THAT PART 🗣🗣🗣

[@mizzoutigger]

Thank you for shining the spotlight on this grave and important issue impacting our community, our loved ones.

[@kayt3844]

I have never cried so much!

[@Macksworld86]

Candy wasn’t my favorite character until this episode. I was in bed crying like, “God, please bring Candy back and take Trump.”

[@TheMorganVEVO]

Excellent episode. The quote at the end of the episode made me research Octavia St. Laurent. Her videos really opened my eyes and inspired me. Thank you all for educating me about everything. I would’ve never known about her without this episode. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@GETOSUPASTAR]

This was too much. My heart hurts cause I LIVE for Miss. Candy. But i get it. The story that Janet & Ryan were trying to tell in this episode wouldn't have resonated as much had it been a character we weren't invested in. #AngelicaRoss is beautiful, talented & will be missed on the show! I hope everyone involved, especially her gets ALL the awards for this!❤ RIP #CandyFerocity #translivesmatter #PoseFX 🌈

[@longbeachinthehouse]

I just love this show so much. It’s amazing how I feel so much emotions every episode, emotions awakened by the stories derived from the show.

[@MeaganBetter]

I was crying like a baby watching the episode. Thank you, Pose, for telling these stories! We need to see them. We need to hear them.

[@manramen]

The only question in my mind is what will become of House Ferocity. I hope Lulu finds strength I really do.

[@seanmicheal85]

I watched this episode maybe 10 times already, no lie It made me cry every single time, some of the best acting I have ever seen in my life. It really touch my spirit and my heart. If I felt this way towards Candy dying and she was not even my favorite then I know for Facts I’m not ready for Blanca, Prey, Electra, Angel or Papi to go, I swear I’m going to lose it. And I’m mean LOSE IT! Long live Miss CAAAAANDY 🙏🏿

[@Housewarmin]

At first I was like “awe no candy” but after all the conversations with her friends and family I was like “NoooOoooOo CAndyyy 😭😭😭” I was ugly crying. THEN when her momma started crying I was just a mess. 😭😭

[@riveraspen2745]

Weird. I thought that Angel would have been Venus

[@GianniDonovans]

Sharon Tate She represented Tracy Africa

[@byronbenguche]

I cried when Candy was killed cause that hit so close to home with me cause my trans neighbor and friend was shot and killed here in Chicago in 2014 that brought back painful memories of her funeral all over again.#RIPSHAYSHAY

[@tammytheonly]

Pose better get some praise and win trophies their amazing

[@9nineinches287]

I am on the clock here in Melrose Park Illinois USA watching this video. A eye opener..

[@pricelesskaye8456]

Was I the only one who tripped when they skipped a week?! I was like Nooooooooooooooooo!!!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@queenie7129]

Priceless Kaye Holiday traditiona I guess.

[@Ahhhhht]

I SOBBED this whole episode. A tv show has never hit me so hard before.

[@susanedwards4620]

Cried through this whole episode. Amazing acting and storytelling. Powerful messages and real life issues. Great job Pose.

[@katrinaboyer386]

Thank you Pose for listening to transwomen that live the life. Lucky Candy was put to rest as herself because I don't know how many times I've seen families dressed transwomen as boys when they are put to rest.

[@BeautyMonster1000]

Absolutely heartbreaking loss. It both saddens and angers me that this happens in the real world. It really needs to stop. Trans people are human beings. They are important, they matter and they count. They deserve love and respect just like the rest of us. R.I.P Candy Ferocity, you will be dearly missed. 💔

[@goonnbegreatwhicholavender3973]

Was her death an ode to Venus xtravaganza from Paris is burning? Their deaths are sort of similar :(

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

Hopefully this subject matter on Pose will shine a light on the dangers and violence and unsolved murders against trans people and the LGBT community. Hopefully it will hit home and drive out that hatred from the hearts of others. Hopefully the world will see that humans are humans and bigotry and hatred against each other should never happen.

[@hunterkoster233]

I've cried sooooooooo many times from this show

[@salsasoul4112]

This hurt to watch. I can't deal...

[@enrique25may]

NO, Candy is one of the best characters of this show, they should have killed someone else instead!

[@travisjames3517]

Enrique Otarola It wouldn’t have had the same impact, though. It had to be her. Read up on Venus Xtravaganza and Marsha P. Johnson....

[@travisjames3517]

Btw, Anjelica Ross has joined the cast of “American Horror Story: 1984.” 😀

[@riveraspen2745]

I understand your grief but let's focus on the real issue

[@travisjames3517]

Enrique Otarola No, it had to be her. If Lulu had died, it would not have had the same emotional impact. Candy had to die.....

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

Thats not how life works. No trans person should EVER be murdered. Understand and embrace that this epidemic needs to end. You mad they killed your favorite character on a tv show but imagine if Candy was your child or your sister or your friend and was murdered in real life. Perspective.

[@ifamacrews4171]

Season 2 is coming through honey

[@ninaangelique4811]

I wasn't ready for this episode, I cried like a baby😭😭😭 I needed her to be in more seasons🤷🏾‍♀️

[@marian3nene45]

My heart 💔💔

[@harraj516]

EVERYBODY and I mean EVERYBODY was in their feelings on this episode! Talk about taking the work home, when the work is you.

[@sweetlocs42]

OMG .. last nite I watched the candy episode and I cried like a baby ... it was so well done!

[@sunluv6115]

I wish people just let people live there lives an leave people alone !!this episode had me in my feelings . No one should be treated like that 😔

[@GianniDonovans]

I did nothing but cry for a whole hour. a whole hour of me crying, thinking of my sisters and what would happen if they weren’t here. The violence they have and could further face. This episode TOOK you there whether you wanted to go there or not. #ProtectOurGirls #BlackTransLivesMatter

[@jeffmccrann9466]

thank you for posting this.

[@CarterDoesASMR23]

This episode is perfection. I’m beyond grateful this show exists, and I’m hopeful more shows like it will come in the future.

[@deedelavega6688]

This happens all over the world to trans people. Just last year I was attacked in a motel I'm trans and my attacker worked at the motel that I was staying at the police did nothing did not even arrest him that night however now he has five calcium hate crimes against him but still the police has done nothing to pick him up. This episode touched my heart and I wish that more people did care about us and treat us like we're human

[@louismassauro1681]

This episode has really broke my heart

[@ayo_moreno]

This took me out I cried so hard!!

[@nickelwindow53]

RIP candy 🕊 gone but never forgotten!

[@valvalvalval25]

Candy! She deserved so much more. I hated how elitest at time the trans community was portrayed, they would tease her for not "passing". Candy was so brave, and clearly had a sense of taste in clothing, despite not winning many trophies at the balls. Love my girl Candy! I will buy this episode tonight and cry my eyes out. RIP my girl Candy!

[@_alanawalker]

I shouldn’t have watched this video. Haven’t seen the new episodes and now I’m holding back tears..

[@malisalewis454]

Protect our Trans beauties!!! 🏳️‍🌈🙏🏽

[@Blackcubin1]

Such a powerful episode. I cried soooooo much! Even got a laugh when she was taking her clothes off Candy. Definitely an awesome performance!

[@CLeonard484]

The violence towards trans women of color is a serious issue which is over looked by the mainstream media. It is good to see Pose is using its platform to shine a light on this major issue. Hopefully, it will starting getting more coverage and the numbers will go down.

[@lilnell3124]

Man I was so hurt when I started crying 3 times 1- when they said she died 2- when she talked to her parents and 3- when she gave that all 10 performance so RIP to Candy I love you girl❤️

[@nycgtl88]

this was massive in so many ways, well done, let’s spread awareness and spread kindness

[@M.Neptune]

Rest in Paradise Candie

[@trkaboo2]

When I say this episode BROKE MY HEART I just couldn’t watch it all in one day.

[@unconventionalfarmer5943]

Candy is so beautiful. This was such an amazing episode.

[@CeliniacForLife]

Angelica Ross better win that 2020 Emmy for Drama Guest Actress or I swear I’ll riot!

[@sharondavis9079]

Girl I cried like a baby ..... Candy you will be missed .

[@prettydivine07divine86]

This made me CRY SO HARD...😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🌈🌈🌈💯💯💯💯🤦🤦🤦

[@OyayoTheStorm]

For those that didn't know, Angelica was informed much earlier than the rest of the cast, to prepare her next moves. She was offered another position with the same network and writers around the same time and was able to accept the role because of her death. I know I'm late to comment, but... This death was on purpose. They didn't want a supporting character or a reoccurring character -- or even a guest character -- to die in front of you. They wanted you to feel the grief of learning, growing and loving someone and lose her/them/him to violence, because many of us in and out of the community have been met with that grief and that pain of losing someone who's family... Someone who deserves a happy ever after and... Never gets to, and if you've never had that pain -- that "It's not fair!" punch to the gut in real life, you have now, and I'm so sorry for your loss

[@imperialgardens69]

This episode had me in shivers and crying. I felt it. It was so raw and so real. Great job! Hopefully cis gender folks become more sensitive and supportive to an already oppressed and marginalized part of our community. ⚧🏳️‍🌈💔

[@jamesmajorburns6820]

I was NOT expecting her to die at all

[@zlatkajupe]

Never cried more for any show than I did for this episode.

[@jstnm]

This episode was a lot for me. Emotionally draining to the point that I had to pause it many times.

[@toddtoure7041]

This is a Very Enlightening, well Thought out, excellent Show, That deals with some Harsh realities that people need to come to terms with. I have some beautiful Transwomen friends and to me, they are some beautiful individuals who I see as women, like any other Woman, as far as I see it. They deserve to be treated as such.As a Man secure within myself,I never understood those who Secretly Desired them, and yet internally are So Insecure to the point of Violence .Our Society is filled with Hypocrisy. Hopefully I'm sure this Groundbreaking Show will open some Minds for the better.

[@amazing-osky2052]

That's right Candy! This episode was so powerful.

[@PrimordialChaos07]

They should all write a book about their experiences.

[@ihatesnoop]

LONG LIVE CANDY FEROCITY !

[@allin4136]

I support you all!

[@natejackson8907]

I cried so hard because my bff is trans...I couldn’t imagine getting that call or someone telling me that she was murdered

[@therealkata]

This was such a powerful episode!!!

[@BkGoodBoyBad]

This is dedicated to Ms. Gita of Alabama. A trans woman I barely knew in college - but her mysterious death went unknown and unreported. I’ll never forget when I heard. Please stop killing our sisters and brothers. We love, value, and support you all 💖