Why Do I Love These VICIOUS Queens?
I just watched this new show called Mid-Century Modern. It’s about a group of older gays living together and it’s been billed as The Gay Golden Girls. And to be honest … I didn’t love it. But it got me thinking about another show, from ten years ago, called VICIOUS. It’s about these horrible people who say and do horrible things to each other. And it’s one of the coziest love stories I’ve ever seen. I’ve been trying to wrap my head around why I have such warm feelings for this show. What is it that makes VICIOUS so special?
Thanks to Trevor at Media Processing for editing help on this video! @mediaprocessingchannel
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@Alex-m1p9z
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
In Malcolm in the Middle everyone is detestable and that's a main draw of the show, just not in the US.
@sherri_925
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
I'm one of those Americans that love Vicious. Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi are British stage royalty. They've been friends for decades and you can feel it. Fabulous and touching series. The other characters are fantastic as well. I highly recommend it.
@gloriauribe7662
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
I absolutely LOVED Vicious. I guess I just like Black humor.
@edwardnashen5960
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Older Gay men can be very Nasty. B*tchEEE! Makes me feel like going straight! They Can be viscious. And the newbies need to watch it Too!
@mistressveila52160
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Omg,I love 'Vicious'!!
2 great actors of the stage,and screen..Ian and Derek ❤️ together playing these 2 old queens.
I loved Mid Century modern. I'm going to rewatch it soon.. Faulty Towers is a classic!
@tommygoodman110
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Mid century modern looked to be funny 😁. Wish I was given a chance to watch it before it was yanked. Too bad you don't have taste
@ROLCY2024
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
I love Vicious and all the actors involved in it. I'm glad I found it on YouTube.
@jurassicjustindino
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
This was very moving 😢❤❤❤ thank you so much for making this video. It's so important for marriage equality ❤
@kathrynmast916
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
I’m American and I absolutely love British humor! In fact, I prefer British programming over what is now offer in America.😊
@robertmack5425
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Me and my now deceased husband loved this show! Being catty and making each other laugh by throwing shade was our love language. We were so comfortable with our love for each other, the barbs were just being witty.
@Bodhigoggins
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Viscous was and is a great show. Funny and well cast and acted. Love it!
@thepossibles2149
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
I am a queer person (27) and I am so thankful, that I have the privilege to live in a place and time, where I am allowed to enjoy the life that was built by those who came before us.
I was 18 years old when gay marriage was legalised in my country. I remember the discussions I had to witness by my family. I was in the closet back then, because my own mother threatened to make life of every homosexual in her presence a living nightmare – yes, especially if the person was her daughter.
But I want to end on a sweeter note. My grandma studied in the late 1950s and lived with two wonderful roommates. One was aromantic-asexual, the other lesbian. They stayed friends till they died, phoned each other about once a week and her roommates became the guardians of her two daughters.
What I want to say with this is: there have always been queer people and if you were decent enough, they confide it to you. And there were always decent people somewhere!
@cindicallaway5553
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Vicious is now on Britbox!
@TheBombanater
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
How have i not heard of the old queen sitcom staring Sir Iam before
@ZidaneWarner
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
It’s also funny to mention that both leading actors showed up in Doctor Who with Ian voicing the Great Intelligence and Derek playing the Master.
@SunyattaAmen
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Thank you! Mid-century modern was horrible to watch and I really expected so much more. A total waste of a good name and actors on the other hand ILOVE Vicious.
@LanaGrey-db9qp
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
I love VICIOUS❤
@Sm0key-owo
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
“Did you hear something? I swear it sounded like a Homosexual Balloon slowly leaking Air!”
Best joke in the whole show😂
@rjturk
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
How many season? 4?
@andysmith5806
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
If you like bitchy queens, look up Are You Being Served. Mr Humphries is amazing.
@CleavingGold
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Vicious! That brings back memories!
@munjatkumo1929
June 6, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Oh hell yes, I just checked and most of the eps are freely available right here on YT! This show seems to be extremely my jam!