A fictional narrative penned by Thomas Mallon delves into the intricate experiences of two individuals navigating the evolving societal milieu from the mid-1950s to the early 1980s.
Paramount+ and Showtime collaborated to bring this narrative to the screen. Matt Bomer, in the role of Hawk in “Fellow Travellers,” delves into the intricate odyssey of the LGBTQ+ community against a backdrop of shifting societal norms.
Hawk grapples with concealment, shame, and remorse, contending with the profound repercussions of his actions on those close to him. His journey unfolds in a tangle of concealed truths and self-exploration, seeking solace in relationships with other men despite being married—a choice that extracts a considerable emotional toll. The series portrays the resilience and torment of this discreet gay character as he confronts the challenges intertwined with his deepest aspirations across riveting episodes.
Recap
This episode is sad and depressing as it has a big impact on Hawk and Tim. Firstly, the crackdown on anti-communism and the lavender scare intensities. Hawk finds himself involved in supporting Leonard, Senator Wesley Smith’s son. But when their favorite meeting place is swept across the city, they are exposed to the authorities.
We move on to Senator Smith, who finds himself in danger following his son’s arrest for indecent exposure. The situation deteriorates in spite of attempts to buy time and retain political influence. We see Leonard receiving conversion therapy.
When this episode ends, it ends in a sad tone because Tim and Hank break up their relationship after so many ups and downs. It was Tim’s call. Tim came to terms with the fact that his romance with Hank wasn’t going to work. Determined to turn a new leaf, Tim goes on to join the Air Force, hitting that reset button, and maybe finding another closeted dude in the armed forces to fall in love with.
Meanwhile, both Tim and Hank take a break from their current lives to really stop and think about what’s ahead for them, to think where they want to go.
As the series progresses, it vividly captures the evolution of these characters over the decades, delving into their experiences and relationships, ultimately leading up to the heightened tensions surrounding the gay panic and the emergence of the HIV-AIDS scare in the early 1980s.
Release Date
Fellow Travellers Episode 6 will be broadcast by Showtime and streamed on Paramount+ on Sunday, 3 December 2023, at 21:00 hrs Eastern Time, United States. Each episode lasts around one hour, and the upcoming episode is titled “Beyond Measure” In the following list, you’ll find the regional time release dates for this program.
- Pacific Time (PT): Sunday at 6:00 PM (6:00 PM PT)
- Mountain Time (MT): Sunday at 7:00 PM (7:00 PM MT)
- Central Time (CT): Sunday at 8:00 PM (8:00 PM CT)
- British Standard Time (GMT): Monday at 1:00 AM (1:00 AM GMT)
- Central European Time (CET): Monday at 2:00 AM (2:00 AM CET)
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): Monday at 12:00 PM (12:00 PM AEDT)
Episode Guide
- Episode 1: “You’re Wonderful” – Sunday, 29 October 2023
- Episode 2: “Bulletproof” – Sunday, 5 November 2023
- Episode 3: “Hit Me” – Sunday, 12 November 2023
- Episode 4: “Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire” – Sunday, 19 November 2023
- Episode 5: “Promise You Won’t Write” – Sunday, 26 November 2023
- Episode 6: “Beyond Measure” – Sunday, 3 December 2023
- Episode 7: “White Nights” – Sunday, 10 December 2023
- Episode 8: “Make It Easy” – Sunday, 17 December 2023
Where To Watch?
Catch the latest episodes of Fellow Travellers via Showtime at the times and dates described above. If you have cable, you can stream the show online using your cable credentials to log in to Showtime’s website and its app.
If you get a Paramount+ subscription, you can also enjoy streaming the show from there. A Paramount+ subscription with Showtime, plus live sports and CBS access, will set you back $11,99 a month or $119,99 a year. This saves you nearly 15% of the monthly subscription, and you have access to a vast catalog of movies, series, and shows.
If you’re looking for a strong alternative to Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+, consider getting a Paramount+ subscription, as it offers content not available on these platforms, as well as all the content from filial networks like CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon, making it a good alternative for content for all the family.
