After the horrifying school shooting in Uvalde, Texas last week, Peacock has decided to add a warning to its upcoming series Queer as Folk.

A reimagining of the British series of the same name by Russell T. Davies, Peacock's Queer as Folk follows how the LGBTQ+ community in New Orleans builds itself back up following a shooting in the show's Babylon nightclub.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, when writing 2022's Queer as Folk, show creator Stephen Dunn pitched the idea of the reimagining directly to Davies in a gay bar, which is how he secured the IP rights. Dunn also "worked with a number of survivors from the Pulse nightclub shooting" in Orlando, Florida. Many of these survivors also became consultants on the show.

Due to the sensitive nature of Queer as Folk's story, Peacock added a warning that reads:

"Queer as Folk is a fictional series about the vibrant LGBTQ community in New Orleans rebuilding after a devastating tragedy. Some viewers may find elements of the first episode distressing, as it depicts the aftermath of a shooting. Our hearts go out to all of those affected by these senseless tragedies."

Despite the dark nature of the show, Queer as Folk's trailer tackles the subject matter straight on and appears to pull no punches. While the show will depict the pain of these survivors, the trailer's focus on the vivacity, resilience, and strength of the community stands out.

We're looking forward to seeing how the show will play out, though we completely understand if audience members sit this one out after the string of gun violence in recent weeks.

Queer as Folk debuts its full season on Peacock on June 9, 2022.

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