Fellow Travelers Episode 8 | Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey React to Finale

The Hawk and Tim actors break down the key emotional moments from the finale, including the nude slow dance, a.k.a. "the most profoundly intimate" love scene of the series.
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[@jeremiahmcfarland9734]

I've never in my life experienced such heightened emotions. Seeing Hawk finally embrace his love for Tim was so beautiful. Absolutely will miss this series each week. Such a beautiful way to tell a story esp during that period of time.

[@tiggerfitness976]

Seeing him do so was everything and so healing! I will definitely miss it also. Don’t think I have the heart to rewatch right now but def will 😭

[@jeremiahmcfarland9734]

@@tiggerfitness976 same! I’m like I hope I get to experience a love as intense but not as toxic lol

[@jpg1344]

You don't mind that the series is so different from the book especially in its ending?

[@jeremiahmcfarland9734]

@@jpg1344 no I haven’t read the book! what’s the ending in the book? 👀

[@davidtracey985]

A sad statement on the spiritual, intellectual and political education of the American people of the time. It is purported that McCarthy had a past. In a country and time when so many thought they were Christian there certainly was a lot of judgment going on. Of course we mustn't see the faults of others without loving them as ourselves. Merry Christmas all. ❤

[@lilimarlene7813]

I’m seventy. I’ve lived through all of those decades. Tim’s panel on the AIDS quilt was fiction, but other names are real. My dear friend’s panel is there, just out of camera range. He died in 1987. I still miss him. 🥺

[@thanos_is_bacc]

may he rest in peace.

[@nipragupta1923]

🥺❤️

[@_khorshid]

❤

[@sarahyd8494]

❤️

[@jacintaoconnor675]

❤

[@AuntieM27]

How intelligent and articulate these two men are. Besides being incredibly brilliant actors they answer questions with a fluency not often seen or heard - no stammering, mumbling, or hesitation so welcome.

[@marlenaroyster9827]

This limited series was by far one of the BEST I've ever seen!!!! Tim and Hawk's love story spreading over 30 years was so heartbreaking and lovely at the same time.

[@JoshAragon]

Yes I cried at the end- but no show has ever ever affected me like Fellow Travelers everyone involved in this show deserves the highest praises

[@JustinSimpson]

Terrific interview! After just watching the finale it was great to hear Matt and Jonathan’s thoughts. Such a powerful series!

[@cazb5777]

Yes, I love this interview. I do hope we will get a chance to see the entire interview

[@tiggerfitness976]

The closure I needed! 😭

[@rxgirl5150]

Literally the best show I have ever watched. It moved me in ways I never imagined.

[@auntisthenes2754]

ahah ! gay ploryamorous ? PFFF. Imagine many things, even incongruous things. Nothing wrong with loving a gay man, but he can't love you the same way. just like a relative. we're all about the guys, but i feel for Hawkin's wife. they love each other, but he loves her like a sister; and his son is different too and already trapped in a lie in a early age.

[@JimHinCO]

@@auntisthenes2754 He doesn't love her like a sister...they sleep together and raise kids together.

[@auntisthenes2754]

@CO 20/20 for your eyesight. Points for his marital duties accomplished. Zero for psychology. just because he was able to perform doesn't change a thing. He loves her like a sister or pillar of hope. She's the corsnerstone of his new fake life, for a few months at least. He values her a lot, likes her a lot. that used to be the miracle recipe in the 19th century..I kinda married my husband for the same reasons and what a surprise, it didn't work. I still value "my best friend".

[@tiggerfitness976]

When he told his daughter this was the man I loved I balled! Not just cause of the love but to see Hawk accept himself and stand in his truth. Beautiful how his daughter never let go.❤ it think that’s every gay persons fear. Losing the love of the ppl in your life because of your choices

[@malasharma-zu4pt]

At last tim changed hawk for the better ❤

[@kristineking9825]

The scene of them dancing was absolutely beautiful. It was so tender and free. Pure love ❤️

[@jeanbergeron6451]

I didn’t want their story to end! It was moving from beginning to end. What an incredible love story. I would have liked Hawk to tell Tim how much he loved him as well. I guess Tim learned to read between the lines with time.

[@ucity88]

"I guess Tim learned to read between the lines with time." Tim knew Hawk was a coward.

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

3:39 My personal interpretation of that moment was: Tim came to the hospital, all fired up, SO angry at Hawk for what he did (and rightfully so). Angry enough to confront him even though he *knows* Hawk’s wife had JUST given birth. But then… But then he lays eyes on that baby and he is shook to his core. He has a moment of profound realization that he cannot blow up this child’s family and ruin his life. The baby is innocent. Tim can’t hurt him like that. (Side note: This scene makes Tim’s scenes with Jackson when he’s older at the cabin, hit that much harder.. 😢).

[@ramalamadingdong7576]

Really appreciated Jonathan’s thoughts on Tim seeing Jackson in the hospital. Gives insight into their other interactions as well.

[@DebraKadan]

This by far was one of the most beautiful touching and endearing series I have seen in such a long time that it brought me to tears... They are outstanding actors and the message BEYOND POWERFUL. LOVE THEM BOTH❤❤

[@billhobartclairvoyantmedium]

Absolutly one of the best series about gay men's struggles in the 20th century! As a gay man in my early 60's it shows things many young ones today can't believe actually happened BRAVO!

[@vatiammatri2660]

The most beautiful and important series I've seen in a long time, if ever. Kudos to everyone involved. ❤

[@maashm6749]

They did amazing job. ❤ I don't know why some people can't understand love. There is no diffence between any kind of love. If you feel some thing for some one its pure. Any one can't force for that.

[@alanhatton9649]

Two beautiful human beings.

[@Welderswife1]

Two beautiful actors and now I have to watch the series all over again!

[@akaeda-chan4846]

Just finished watching the finale and I cried like a baby. So wholesome and natural, never seen gay romance depicted in such a way. This is a great masterpiece and an unforgettable drama, it really touched me deeply. I truly hope Fellow Travelers wins all possible awards there are! What a gem to watch this interview right after. ❤ All the best to you guys!

[@r.h.7486]

They are Hawk and Tim. couldn't imagine a more fitting pair.. You are wonderful. I don't know what touches me more, the last episode or the interview. I love you.. .. ..

[@ElanaSaks-it4oo]

What an amazing interview! I had tears in my eyes watching these gifted actors speak about their roles and pivotal moments in the series. The interviewers questions were thought provoking and excellent..❤ I can relate so much to the 1970s period shown in the series, as I lived in San Francisco in that time period as a teen, and was very close to the emerging and vibrant gay LGBT community there. Even down to the scene where the two actors were dancing at the night club with the other men with their tops off; this was exactly how it was; wild and free and expressive and a safe space to do so at that time. AIDS was only beginning to emerge then and had not begun to take its terrible toll on members of this community and others. Kudos to all involved in bringing this beautiful love story to life from the timeless novel. May the people’s names on the quilts and all the others lost to AIDS never be forgotten. Love is love no matter what sexual orientation…❤❤

[@user-vv7og1gt7t]

This is one of the best shows I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s really shows you a different perspective of love and life.

[@Vejur9000]

I cried just watching this interview.

[@PK-kitti]

This show you need to see so beautiful

[@TheSassyHuskyBros]

These men are such a gift.

[@naomiwhitehead4392]

Absolutely amazing series and I agree with the slow dancing moment was so so emotional a started crying then and don’t think I stopped till about half hour after it ended 😩😩😭😭

[@badwater]

Perfect ending when Hawk and his daughter were are the quilt panel for Tim... and Hawk says, "He was the man I loved."

[@LisaBurton-n5g]

I loved this so much! What a true love story! Great actors, great cast, and about time this needed to be made!

[@Aindrea66]

I just love this series. So addictive ❤❤❤❤❤

[@regeanajohnson6772]

It was heartbreaking and beautiful. Loved the whole series. ❤

[@darinlegore284]

Thank you Matt & Jonathan for this. So helpful!

[@michaelm3943]

These 2 guys are fucking brilliant/beautiful human beings.

[@kiwigirljacks]

So glad those were the moments picked to talk about as they were the ones that stood out to me for the same reasons. Especially the naked dancing. It was certainly the most intimate moment. Not the most sexual… the most intimate.

[@ksagg2008]

This was a phenomenal show. The slow dance scene was so epic and Tim looking thru the window at Jackson in the Nursey. His facial expression was all you needed. You knew what he was thinking..the hopes of what he had for Hawk and him were over! I believe Hawk did what he did in hopes that Tim would "hate" him and let him go. But, Tim said it perfectly at the end.."Most of my life, I waited for God to love me. But what matters the most, is that I love God. It's the same with you. I have loved you my entire life!" I can relate to this SO much. This mirrors so well something that happened to me a long time ago, to a lesser degree, but the same nevertheless.

[@8thDecade45]

This interview got to me ❤

[@philipeugenio2233]

Great series. Everyone is a revelation. It touched me to the core.

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

I love their devotion to each other and wonder what their relationship is in real life. At the least, it's evident they are very good friends.

[@blackalien6873]

Matt Bomer has been married for a long time. He has kids.

[@hillaryroberts3623]

The book was incredible and the actors did the work very proud.

[@treesny]

Yes, it's a very fine novel (by Thomas Mallon),. Equally brilliant is the way that Ron Nyswaner expanded almost every element for the 8-part "adaptation." So many great new characters and subplots, so much added complexity for Hawk and Tim, memorably and truthfully portrayed by these immensely gifted actors.

[@malakelabbadi04]

series of the year!!!

[@larry1824]

Brave powerful stuff and you ended it just right. Kudos to whole cast. This is legendary. Tv

[@joeljack1]

I can't imagine going to work everyday knowing my job was to have one of these guys as my man for the day. OMG!

[@bernylatt]

WHY CANT I NOT STOP BALLING AT THE LAST DANCE SCENE?! LOL

[@livencali1]

I cried like a newborn baby on the last episode. 😭. My heart dropped into my stomach, and I couldn't take it anymore. 😢

[@india8448]

I love these two. 🥹

[@missalessandra4111]

Tim & Hawk forever 🖤🖤

[@eddiestongue]

completely sobbed during the finale. absolutely beautiful show

[@ShayNola]

They're both so pretty, but Matt has a special part of my heart since White Collar

[@ucity88]

Neil Caffrey absolutely did it for me. I'm a Matt fan foreverandeveramen.

[@nikkixo6334]

I reccomend holding the man movie 2015 ( as a teen I grew up finding movies like it on netflix so I appreciate it even if its not as good as their series)

[@thebarrenhuman6736]

HTM was sooo good

[@nikkixo6334]

@@thebarrenhuman6736 yess it was sad to see when i was younger but a great story

[@nikkixo6334]

@@thebarrenhuman6736 I recently searched up the real people its based on and it made me sad all over again😂

[@danielobrien7695]

One of the best programs I’ve ever watched. As a gay man there were so many little nuances that I have never seen portrayed in gay love stories before these two were made for their parts

[@chillyisangel]

Life altering series. I have an extremely evolved sense of gay relationships after watching their story. Jonathan and Matt were brilliant. To have the deep love like Tim and Hawk have, in any relationship- homo or hetero will be an eternal blessing. I doubt many people have that.

[@xg1559]

Half way through this I realised they’re in the Hobbit fits and it must have been that day 😅

[@katskillis911]

Great show. 😢 🥰🥰🥰

[@mon6745]

I think Tim was also crying cuz he wanted a baby with Hawk but he didn't know it 🥺

[@benlila7585]

Not for the lack of trying 😅

[@xg1559]

I don’t actually think that was the thing

[@olubukonla7352]

I think he was overwhelmed with joy to see that new life come from Hawk. Jackson for All intents and purposes was his step son. That was clearly shown in ep 6, w. How effortlessly they fell in with each other. And even when Hawk and Skip were talking about Jackson while he was sleeping off the LSD, they looked like a family. Skip might not have been there all the time physically but he was always there, in Hawk's ❤. So he was a part of the Fuller family TOO.

[@luckyvanilla388]

Hated when it was over 😭

[@MARCOMEDORA]

I love them!!!!

[@mariacecilialaporta3580]

excelente entrevista!

[@Vibe69909]

Someone please tell me where I can get that Sweater that Jonathan is wearing?

[@Evelyn-k7o]

Pongan los subtítulos en español,por favor 🙏❤

[@nripendraguha8122]

Where is the series

[@ucity88]

LOL! What else is there to say after that finale?

[@frenchitaaki7357]

I am afraid to see this movie because I know what its going to do to me.. I am such a coward. Maybe one day....

[@raffaellarotunno859]

non mi piace

[@missk7922]

The most touching and thought provoking show I've seen. Both actors were phenomenal. Just watching this interview had me in tears again.

[@tach4868]

The way they are both choking back tears when talking about their characters, shows how deeply they felt for them. The show is truly a work of art and devotion and has opened a new page to portrayal of gay intimacy. It's evident Matt and Jonny have immersed themselves fully in this in order to achieve the vulnerability and closeness Tim and Hawk deserved. The authenticity and verisimilitude they brought to every scene in this - whether it came to sex, grief, regret, pain, power dynamics, were absolutely mind-blowing. Whoever decided to put these two together, has my eternal gratification.

[@auntisthenes2754]

It's great that the series works; i just learned now that Bomer was homo, at the very least. i never cared about ticking boxes, he can play nice sexy scenes with ladies too..even as a boy toy.;Whatever HE IS, is an actor. I would like the ID crowd ask my, yours mothers what their sex life was like. unfortunately one of my granns couldn't stop telling insignificant true stories . she was fun. Full on alzheimer..kinda got it right.

[@Normita807]

Muy bien expresado. Así lo siento también

[@donmadden7413]

None of this was fictional. The 70's and 80's were exactly like this series. I felt like I was reliving those decades. Outstanding writing and acting. I can't believe how similar life was as portrayed by this film. Lots of films of this nature tend to exaggerate, but not Fellow Travelers. Wow!

[@nuriko455]

Thanks for the struggle for those today. I hate that no one respect that. Show like this and pose should always be culturally relevant

[@lesliesmith9299]

I lived through these decades and you are 100% spot on. Thanks

[@CapeVenus]

The interviewer asked many of the questions I've been pondering as well. The scene of Hawk and Tim dancing, chest to chest, hip to hip- so connected in every sense- was the epitomisation of their love for me. It was such a poignantly vulnerable image and brilliant depiction of queer love as pure and wholesome and real. Then, I loved Jonathan's interpretation of the scene where Tim cries when he sees Jackson. It resonates with me and answers my own question as to what could've been running through his character's mind at the time. Lastly, Hawk's confession at the end- it gutted me- but Matt put it brilliantly. Hawk now understood the cost of compartmentalising his life- he lost his one great, all-consuming love. He really was a baby now on the journey to discovering and accepting himself. But I do think Tim always knew Hawk loved him. There were multiple scenes where Hawk alluded to it in both word and action. The public kiss at the banquet- initiated by Hawk, something he never would have done in the past- was his declaration of love back to Tim. But he made it easy, as per Tim's request, and he finally let go. He placed Tim's needs above his own, being unselfish for once in his life. That was love. Ugh! This was a brilliant series. Congratulations to the cast; I hope Fellow Travelers wins all the awards!

[@doctor-jw]

I just finished watching the finale and had no idea I could cry that much in one hour. Also, Bailey's accent is bolstering my existing crush on Tim.

[@antoniomonteiro7724]

Me too.

[@ucity88]

Tim's big loving eyes break my heart every time he looks at Hawk. I was like 'Stop that! I can't stand it!' LOL!

[@jcphan22]

Such a beautiful yet heartbreaking story. I keep rewatching to remind myself how far we’ve come, yet how many years of my life I’ve lost hiding away much like Hawk’s character. Cried so many times watching.

[@charlotted1321]

Phenomenal series, Jonny and Matt, the score, makeup, story. Still sobbing from the finale. Jonathan feeling like he hasn't grieved it is how I'm gonna feel for a while.

[@Elmerphant]

The baby: Is a loss of a dream. The dream that these men could in fact ever have a "real" life (a family, be together). This baby confirmed that Hawk and Tim were done and that they could never have that (and how sad that they couldn't have a baby/future). The innocence of this baby and the world it might grow up in. We hope all babies/kids get to grow up with love and acceptance (but then we grow up and realize the world can be extremely harsh/unfair). Hawk & Tim experienced deep love and deep hurt (that sort of thing changes you forever)

[@hustler212]

That moment when Tim sees the baby, it was like a very tangible confirmation for him that he gotta move on.

[@olubukonla7352]

And sadly due to Hawk's lying, Jackson STILL ended up tormented, and on drugs, and wanting to escape being a part of Hawk's beard family however he could. Hawk ruined a lot of lives by choosing not to live his Truth

[@yessica4932]

@@olubukonla7352 yes but we could go back and blame hawk's father for treating him as poorly as He did over his sexuality, and then the blame could go further and further back through the family link until it's hardly trackable anymore and that would get exhausting. the lying hawk was doing clearly did not do jackson justice or any favours, but he reacted to the deceit and coldness he felt at home in his own, damaging ways and we can understand why he'd have grown up to do that; it's a lot harder for people to do the same sort of thing with hawk, so this isn't personal toward you necessarily, it's just that there's been a hugely repulsed reaction to his behaviour as a father (let alone a person, but that could take Years to unpack), despite how well the show lays out so many of the ways that hiding himself and lying about it was already necessary for his survival before he ever had kids of his own, and long before living your Truth was even all that plausible an option for LGBT people. if you weren't actively arrested if discovered, you'd have been completely shunned unless you were lucky enough to know the right people at the very least, both actors talked freely and from a deep place of understanding in this video about the corruptive structures that forced the characters they're playing (and in their cases, completely BODYING) to make these horrible choices to get by and it could be worth it to take what they've got to say on that to heart, just as actors who've given performances you must've enjoyed enough to be here talking about the show like this or as people within the present LGBT community looking back on a period that was so repressive for those that came before them; there's value in that

[@ucity88]

I think that Tim seeing Jackson not only let him know Hawk would never be his in the ways that count, it also made him realize that Hawk would continue using him as often as he could. Tim's innate empathy also plays a part. He would NEVER intentionally harm the kids, whereas Hawk was always centering his own needs to the detriment of everyone who loved him. I think Tim seeing newborn Jackson in the hospital also added a layer to Tim's brief interaction with Jackson at the cabin. Tim needed to protect Jackson from Hawk. AGAIN. I'm also not convinced that Hawk was HIV negative. His reply to Marcus was totally sus!

[@ShelbyBaby27]

Yes! Tim counseling Jackson in the cabin allowed for Tim to gift Hawk an understanding of his son and helped Tim pivot from the seminary to becoming an openly gay activist/ counselor. Jackson transitioned Tim & Hawk's relationship into a less sexual more caring one. In another world Hawk would have reached out to Skippy to help Jackson.

[@nika3789]

This show definitelly deserves more recognition, I loved every episode and the chemistry between all actors was incredible. I'm just sad that it ended:(

[@whinniesinmars]

everyone who worked on FT did an amazing job. truly a life changing series

[@mochachaiguy]

🙏🏽 it was the highlight of my career so far. The sound of the baby crying in the finale was a recording I made of my 2 day old son.

[@slothochdonut3099]

That scene with Jackson? That's amazing

[@GUNNER1511]

@@mochachaiguy❤❤

[@gregm762]

It was interesting hearing their take on the finale. They’re both such gifted actors and I can’t imagine the vulnerability required to film those scenes. Certainly a vulnerability I’ve never gotten close to. That nude dancing scene was the deepest level of intimacy I’ve ever seen depicted between two men on television. I’ve never been in love or felt that close to any man that I’ve dated over the past 20 years, but that scene is exactly what I imagine had I ever met someone and felt so intensely for them. Overall, it was such a great and tragic love story.

[@ucity88]

Devastating and beautiful. This is why art is so necessary in our world. That dance scene was BRUTAL. Seeing that clip again, Skippy looks so content and happy while Hawk knows he's just about to devastate him in the worst way.

[@auntisthenes2754]

Doesn't he always lead. that's their dynamic. You, yourself call him Skippy. The objectifying name. very Boy Toy. more to the point, it smells like no good deed goes unpunished, a recurring theme. Yet someone , quite a few someone in this case made it count. Texas Buyers Club is just one movie, lives were extended, some illegal cigars may have been involved in healthcare..

[@BeachTass]

I don't think he knew that until Tim said they would be colleagues and see each other every day. Suddenly that terrified him and he ran from that plan. He would be outed, no doubt, from loving him and needing time with him that he could not resist. .

[@MrsNanaBlue]

I believe in the moment of the dance, Hawk hadn't yet made up his mind. He was blissful. But it's somehow tragic, that in the moment that Tim says, I'm happy with the little breadcrumbs that you will give me, I will make no drama. Hawk destroys everything -again.

[@hiyc99]

⁠​⁠@@auntisthenes2754Their dynamic shifts when Tim grows older. Skippy the name Boy Toy, objectifying? Have you ever been in love? You seem very depressed and angry. And how hilarious you call it unpunished while Marcus, Frankie and Mary all suffered yet they got paid back for their conscience for standing for their faith, supporting Tim and doing the right thing. And Hawk suffered from him own choices, his pay back being he lose every single one he cares except his daughter. The show writers clearly criticised the oppressive moves against lgbt+ community in the most fierce way, is that not obvious or ppl are just being oblivious.

[@hiyc99]

@@MrsNanaBlueNotice the nuances of his facial expression at the end of the scene. He sure wasn’t blissful all the time, something is up on his mind. He knew at the time joy like this won’t last long when Tim started fantasising.

[@Sams_fangirlera]

Omg just watched the last episode This is just pure art, never cried harder - Wow wow wow best show of 2023

[@trinia3046]

Fellow Travelers is a beautiful, moving series. The final episode is excellent.😔😭❤️

[@123skyye]

Me crying like an idiot at 12MN when Hawk admits to his daughter that Tim was the man he loved.😭😭

[@curseknight5]

the only time he used the L word in the series towards him :(

[@makissklavenitis9881]

Most definitely the best TV show I watched 2023. Congratulations to everyone involved.

[@Pablorcct]

This project is beyond amazing and so special, the emotions, the feeling, the great performances of Jonathan & Matt, i never cried before with a tv show in my life until this one, both deserve all the praise and awards for this because really is amazing ❤️

[@cazb5777]

OmGosh. Just watched the finale & I’m in pieces. That slow-dancing scene had me in tears!!!! I need to pull myself together because it’s 2am & I’m getting up for work in 4 hours. Awww, that scene with Tim looking at newborn Jackson is so powerful too. I’m not surprised that both Matt & Jonathan were emotional when talking about it. I could sit down & write an essay on this series. It has been wonderful & will stay in my mind for a very long time ❤❤❤

[@erichsalreto9567]

#realtalk they have no balls that time, I don't think how they can apply nowadays

[@breal9028]

I thought it was just me, excellent series but the finale episode had me in tears and found me needing to pull myself together. The slow dancing scene, Tim seeing Jackson, and Hawk finally coming to terms with who he is was so powerful, I was left speechless. Brilliant writing and brilliant casting, and exquisite acting!💯

[@cazb5777]

@@breal9028 Yes! Although the ending was devastating I felt that Tim knew for sure that Hawk loved him deeply because Hawk’s actions in the 1980s proved this. Actions definitely speak louder than words, but the romantic in me would have loved to see Hawk declaring his undying love to his Skippy. The final scene with Hawk telling his daughter his true feelings was just beautiful! I am also relieved that I didn’t have to watch a death scene. The ending was so so sad, but it was good to see Hawk finally being able to feel his emotions with the support of his child 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@cazb5777]

@@erichsalreto9567 Those days were so so difficult for people. Many of us in modern times are so privileged to be able to live our authentic lives, but in some parts of the world many people are still not free. I’m hoping that this show will have a huge impact on people who have maybe been unaware of the difficult lives that some people have led (and are still leading in some cases) 🥹

[@hustler212]

I feel like Tim was such a treasure and all through the series I was clenching in my stomach, wishing if he could be protected from the entanglement he was in with Fuller. I felt like, He could have been someone's Tim, Haukins made him his skippy and just left him... He was such a nice innocent boy...

[@lazedaisies]

thank you for asking such great questions that allow us to hear these thoughts from Matt and Jonathan. These two really did an amazing job in bringing these characters to life and I hope we'll see them win some awards soon ❤

[@katewhite2465]

What adds to the heart wrenching love story intertwined with politics thriller, is the fact that too many are attempting to knuckle drag USAll BACK into another Lavender scare period of intolerance of "others". Learn from history and support moving forward, away from intolerance and darkness...

[@weitse]

That scene with Tim at the hospital with baby Jackson gutted me.

[@sarahlee104]

This could very well be the first and last drama I cried so much over.

[@charlieb2b]

This show is absolutely amazing. One of the best shows I have ever watched. Well done Matt and Jonathan.

[@dfa3366]

Finished ep 8. Beautiful ending. Have Kleenex ready. The final scene is so tastefully done.

[@irvingmorrison6046]

Ty for this project Matt. The chemistry you two have is incredible. I wish you both the very best for your future endeavors

[@kalleygirl7]

I can’t even think about this show without sobbing

[@user-zi2hc3yb9l]

What phenomenal series it has been..the whole team did such wonderful job..it definitely was a story worth telling.. gonna miss this beautiful pair so much ❤❤😢

[@DareGemini]

This series was so healing to watch. Even though Hawk & Tim's love story is central & so beautiful, the love story of Frankie & Marcus is also very poignant & touching. Juxtaposed to Tim & Hawk they actually achieved a level of acceptance, truth & stability. Esp with the addition of Jerome they were able to share a type of family. I also love that the black male queer experience is highlighted, the only thing missing was some black lesbians.

[@treesny]

The Frankie/Marcus/Jerome storyline is an addition to the original Thomas Mallon novel, as is the Mary/Caroline thread. Creator-showrunner Ron Nyswaner did a fantastic job of expanding the scope of the original story.

[@fadis6257]

I LOVED the series but it was a toxic relationship and Hawk was so selfish and abusive towards Tim however, the ending scene really rocked me and made me sob for the fact that he never ever said i love you to Tim. Seeing him confessing his love, honouring Tim's memory and FINALLY living his truth was just magnificent.

[@ucity88]

So many toxic relationships feel like love until you know better...

[@tacom1]

Hottest couple in tv history , brilliant actors, their chemistry is sky high and they are such lovely people as well.

[@charlottemottram]

Watching this changed my life. I have realised that it doesn't matter who you love as long as you're happy. Love should never be hidden.

[@camilaruiz4535]

Estoy llorando de nuevo con la entrevista 😪 Ese final fue demasiado para mi estabilidad emocional 🤍 Que grandes actores.

[@jenniferbarrera9543]

Sucha great series. Seeing Hawk finally embrace his love for Tim was so beautiful and heartwarming. Love the ending.

[@Cindayyee]

thank you for asking such fantastic questions about these key moments!!

[@rustyb2692]

when they danced I lost it, so beautiful🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[@tkcruise]

Why couldn’t they have a fckin happy ending like damn

[@tiggerfitness976]

This show perfectly captures the purity of gay love and the sacrifices made for it to have a place in the world and flourish in the mainstream! It was beautiful and healing to experience a show like this. I hope to see more like it in the future

[@leahpinault1617]

i also read the infant scene as tim realizing that hawk did a terrible thing but he was doing it to protect his new family. so complex.

[@biga36695]

This was a tough series for many of us because we lived it. Some fully and some, like me, partially. I lost my one true friend in 2009 having believed we had both made it unscathed through nearly twenty years of the crisis. The way in which the art direction was approached in this series was masterful and the cast equally amazing with their handling of the content. Well done, Matt and Jonny.

[@arthurchan1993]

Tim’s quilt destroyed me. 😭😭😭