If there was a list cataloguing all the things humans can do without, a reality show fixating on Fire Island would almost certainly be included.
But a reality show fixating on Fire Island we shall have, even if we shall not decide to watch.
If you cringed at The A-List and grimaced at Finding Prince Charming, you can practice “palpably wincing” in the mirror until the premiere.
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Focusing on six “friends” in Fire Island, the aptly-titled Fire Island just entered our consciousness by way of the below short teaser, which heavily hints that the show will be exactly what you expect: Speedos, screaming, social climbing, shrill shrews, soirees….
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Dancer from the Dance this is not. Brought to you by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelo’s production company Milojo, it’s at least a cheaper alternative to crystal meth for anyone ISO self-orchestrated drama this summer.
But now, let’s pause from being preemptively judgy to meet the cast:
Khasan Brailsford
Jorge Bustillos
Brandon Osorio
Cheyenne Parker
Justin Russo
Patrick McDonald
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Black Pegasus
Everything you hate about gay men wrapped up in yet another crappy show. This trailer was vomit inducing.
ChrisK
Yes you’re right but that’s also what makes it interesting. Normal people act normal and thus boring. Give me some vapid queens and their drama any day.
whatsaywhat
This trailer makes me feel sad inside.
Kieran
It certainly beats another re-run of “Moma’s family” on Logo.
Xzamilloh
I’d rather beat off to Bubba from Mama’s Family than any of those vapid a-holes in that trailer. All that beauty and not a working brain among them.
Xzamilloh
Five bottoms and one versatile bottoms…. let the hi-jinks ensue. I know what I’ll be watching… not this.
DCguy
I think the author nailed it when he wrote. “If you cringed at The A-List and grimaced at Finding Prince Charming, you can practice “palpably wincing” in the mirror until the premiere.”
James Hart
I’m in my 50s now and live in Chelsea. Having grown up on Long Island, I remember going to the Pines in my 20s and 30s. It was fun. If these guys can truly enjoy the experience, I wish them the best.
LongIslandGayPhotos
#notmyfireisland
Just started seeing comments about this show on my Facebook newsfeed. All were negative… and from people I know from years of visiting Fire Island.
LongIslandGayPhotos
Not sure if Queerty will allow this external link to “my Fire Island” – mostly Cherry Grove, but some Fire Island Pines.
http://alphonse.zenfolio.com/fire-island
QJ201
Dancer from the Dance it is not
it’s more like the other book that took place in FI published at the same time written by the pre-AIDS era Larry Kramer. The title is now very un PC. It was called “F*ggots”
Dancer painted a pretty picture and you can guess what LK had to say.
barkomatic
It’s about as cheesy as any reality show out there so I think some gays here are being dramatic. Shocker!
While its certainly not educational TV, I can see a young gay kid in Oklahoma watching this and feeling a little better.
epleon
I can only say this is yet another boring, typical self service show about the stereotypical gay man. I assume that there will be a lot of bitching, complaining, sleeping around; so nothing new. I would rather pull my finger nails out than watch a show about shallow, vain men who think they are gods gift to earth.
toronto
Unless they show Cheyenne getting ass f*cked, I do not care.
Happyhomo
I was on the fence cancelling my Logo subscription after reading RuPaul was moving to VH1; reading this story sealed the deal. If this is the best programming our people can do I’d rather spend the extra 10 bucks a month supporting local bookstore. #ByeLogo
crowebobby
“Housewifes of (fill in the blank)” with a bunch potentially hot guys with repulsive personalities.
Biscuits
This should be renamed “narcissist island”. No wonder Viacom has LOGO on the chopping block – bye Felicia!