It's a Sin (2021)

Russell T Davies’s best series so far, a drama that radiates joy and makes viewers care deeply about its characters even as it confronts the tragedy and prejudice of the AIDS crisis.

The review calls it arguably Russell T Davies’ masterpiece, an involving, devastating and often very funny piece of TV that mixes humour and sorrow while remembering the human stories at the heart of the AIDS crisis.

The series is gorgeous, bright, colourful and full of warmth, joy, celebration and humour even as it depicts the poignant and shocking impact of the AIDS crisis on a group of young friends.

The critic calls it a remarkable and essential AIDS drama, placing it alongside Angels in America as a vital queer opus. Strong performances, especially from Olly Alexander and Lydia West, are singled out for praise.

The series is a sublime companion piece and potential masterpiece to Queer as Folk, full of humour and humanity as it follows young gay men navigating freedom and the emerging AIDS crisis in 1980s London.

The critic praises the series as deeply affecting, highlighting its blend of warmth, joy, humour and the creeping darkness of the AIDS crisis in 1980s London. The emotional impact and strong performances are singled out.

The review commends the series for keeping its fizzy and effervescent tone without diminishing the devastation of the AIDS crisis. The cast’s performances, especially those embodying youthful radiance, are singled out as terrific.

The series is praised for its masterful control of tone, shifting from joy to tragedy while depicting the AIDS epidemic with care and deep thought. Davies’ ability to make great and painful art about time’s passage is highlighted.

The first episode is described as a joyful, sexy opener full of life and energy, with sombre foreshadowing of the AIDS crisis ahead. The critic notes having watched the full series and finds it worth the emotional weight.

The series offers a clear-eyed, moving look at the AIDS crisis in London with strong performances and joyful early episodes, but it has a notable blind spot in how it handles characters of color. The critic finds it very much worth watching despite this flaw.

A funny, touching and sentimental drama that manages to be dramatically light despite its heavy subject, celebrating gay lives and love in the 1980s while acknowledging the shadow of AIDS.

Russell T Davies’ best work yet, a joyful tribute to lost lives that is full of vitality, laughter, color, and righteous anger against ignorance and cruelty. The impeccable cast and powerful set pieces are highlighted as standout elements.

The critic calls it a landmark Aids drama that is deeply moving yet vibrant and daring. They single out the authentic '80s soundtrack and Russell T Davies' writing.

It is hailed as a coming-of-age masterpiece and crucial retelling of the AIDS crisis. The critic praises the spirited cast and the balance between devastation and the joy of youth.

The series is described as a near-flawless portrait of queer youth and the AIDS crisis, with masterful writing and perfect performances.

The critic praises the series for offering a fresh British perspective on the AIDS crisis by centering ordinary young gay men in a London flat rather than prominent activists or victims. It highlights the show's joyful yet poignant tone, sexual frankness, and relevance to contemporary events.