POSE: Season 2
Season 2 of Pose flashes forward in time to the year 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a fever pitch. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the series continues to explore ball culture, an LGBTQ subc
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series explores New York City's ball culture, an LGBTQ subculture in the African-American and Latino communities throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
- The narrative examines the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society, including the ball culture world, the luxury Trump-era universe, and the downtown social and literary scene.
- The story focuses on the gay and trans community, capitalism, and the raging AIDS crisis in New York.
- The House of Evangelista is part of the ballroom community that has worked to establish itself in pop culture and go mainstream.
Season overview
Season 2 of Pose flashes forward in time to the year 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a fever pitch. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the series continues to explore ball culture, an LGBTQ subculture within the African-American and Latino communities, alongside the gay and trans community, capitalism, the raging AIDS crisis, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe, and the downtown social and literary scene throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Acting Up
Jun 11, 2019 · 60 min
Convinced Madonna's "Vogue" will lead to mainstream acceptance, Blanca encourages the House of Evangelista to follow their dreams despite putting her own on the backburner. Meanwhi
Worth It
Jun 18, 2019 · 55 min
Determined to be an example to her children, Blanca launches a business venture with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Ricky's travels have unpredicted consequences for his relationsh
Butterfly/Cocoon
Jun 25, 2019 · 43 min
A fatal mishap with a client leads Elektra to seek out the counsel of Blanca and Candy. Meanwhile, moving from friends to lovers proves to be a challenge for Angel and Lil Papi.
Never Knew Love Like This Before
Jul 9, 2019 · 63 min
The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.
What Would Candy Do?
Jul 16, 2019 · 45 min
Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour.
Love's in Need of Love Today
Jul 23, 2019 · 50 min
After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.
Blow
Jul 30, 2019 · 44 min
The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling
Revelations
Aug 6, 2019 · 57 min
Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.
Life's a Beach
Aug 13, 2019 · 43 min
With Blanca reeling from an unexpected loss, Elektra organizes a girls trip to the shore.
In My Heels
Aug 20, 2019 · 68 min
After a medical set back, Blanca struggles to reassemble the House of Evangelista. Meanwhile, Pray Tell confronts old traumas when an exciting new category is proposed.