In Between Men: Season One

By: Movie Lover

I was watched hundreds of gay movies including series and I have to honestly say this series In Between Men is absolutely the best of the lot.

Great writing, professional actors and it doesn't hurt they are smoking hot as well. Yeah good looking and can act, rare combination but this series has both!

I highly recommend this series!

Wish there were more to come!

By: Amos Lassen

"In Between Men"
Four Friends
Amos Lassen
Four All-American guys feel caught between two worlds, not truly knowing where they fit in. "In Between Men" follows these four friends in New York City who live "in between" a gay world, "whose cliches they don't relate to, and a straight world they don't belong to". They are successful, professional men not defined by their sexuality. We go with them on their wild adventures, racy story lines, joys and pains all underscored by the pulse of New York City, "In Between Men" looks at relationships the men have between each other, their lovers, and the greater community. Granted that description sounds wonderful but unfortunately the series is not nearly as good as it could be. This was originally a web series about sex and clubbing and all the things upstanding gay men are supposed to enjoy. In reality, it is a stereotypical mess.
To start, the acting is poor at best. The men are gorgeous but their lines are delivered without emotion, and the energy feels sudden and manufactured. The main character Dalton (Nick Mathews) is robotic. The worst of the bunch is Michael Sharon who plays an older, wealthy Italian man that wants Dalton and he is, indeed, cringe-worthy.
The dialogue is unbelievable, as if the characters aren't even listening to one another. While some bits of the writing are funny, these moments are ruined by bad timing. The majority of the lines are strange and stilted, often in situations that seem out- of-place. The narration, which (thank goodness) fades away as the series progresses, is very similar but not nearly as good as Carrie Bradshaw's narration in "Sex and the City".

There are problems in every aspect of this show: the vast majority of the characters are white, well-to-do men (with the exception of a black man that appears in the final episode of the first season and he seems to be there as an afterthought and to appease that criticism); the opening credits, the best of a high school Flash project, are set to hip hop that has nothing to do with the show or the atmosphere in it. An even bigger problem is that thee is nothing new to see--- it has all been done before and better.

The show does become a bit better as it moves forward and for a series made for the Internet, its production values are quite good. If you like cute boys, beautiful bodies, a bad script, and bad acting then this is a series for you. So if like fluff, a contrived scrip, and you have a mind that is partially gone, you should enjoy this.
The series presents an over-the-top idea of how gay people might be living in New York City today. For those of us who don't live there, and never will, this is a chance to see what it is like (for the rich gay man). It is a fantasy world that presents itself as something that arguably could exist in today's world and we are well aware that it is fantasy. Here is a list of the episodes that are part of the series.
Season One
Pride & Prejudice
It's Friday of Gay Pride Weekend in NYC. All in one day, Dalton Fuller considers hiring a PR Firm for his business, throws a major industry party for his friends opening night art exhibition, and learns what happens when you do talk to strangers.


It Takes Two
Dalton and Massimiliano learn that the unexpected is sometimes better than any plan. Jake and Kyle take the next step. Dane makes a forbidden compromise.

Business as Un-Usual
It's Monday after Pride Weekend and the guys' attentions turn back to work. Ben's career is skyrocketing, but could get sidetracked by a competitive colleague. Kendra's efforts to sign Dalton to Capital PR are called into question. Dane shows his frustration.

Secrets and Ties
Dalton gives Massimiliano the third degree. Jake reveals a past tragedy to Dalton. Ben gets a surprise visitor with his own secrets and Dane hits a low point of desperation.

Muscles and Manbags
Dalton and Dane discuss the travails of modern dating. Ben calls on a secret weapon to uncover the truth behind Andrew's surprise visit. Massimiliano gives a deeper glimpse into his "other" life. Kendra reveals more than she realizes.

Trouble in Paradise
After riding a great high, Dalton & Massimiliano hit a new low. Jake and Kyle have a turf war as Jake's past catches up with him. A fetish catches Dane off guard. Ben feels the heat at work.