#jonathan meinert pedersen

[loveallthegays]

One Of The Boys

One Of The Boys is a charming miniseries that transports viewers to the scenic Danish countryside for a story that explores the complicated but not unfamiliar swirl of feelings around sexuality, masculinity, and queerness.

Teenaged Lau (Jonathan Meinert Pedersen) has always felt a bit socially awkward, especially in his small, provincial town where hyper-masculinity is idolized. So, of course, he sticks out like a sore thumb when he’s sent to what’s known as “Man Camp”—a wilderness retreat where young boys undergo a series of challenges to test their strength and stamina.

This year, however, a new kid named Aksel (Jacob Spang Olsen) catches his eye. He’s got bleach-blond hair, an artistic sense of style, and he seems to be above all of the Man Camp nonsense (“Don’t you find it a bit creepy that two grown men take these young boys out to a cabin to play?” Aksel jokes). Naturally, Lau can’t help but be intrigued.

As the two develop feelings for on another, they struggle with how to show it, especially as they’re surrounded by peers who have shown they’re pretty eager to mercilessly taunt anyone who can’t prove their manliness on this so-called “mancation.”

The four-part series makes its U.S. premiere—with English subtitles—on June 8, exclusively through Viaplay.

[inbestigator]

One of the Boys

[levok]

Have you watched "En af drengene" on Viaplay? (It`s a mini series 4 ep), and the lead Jonathan Meinert Pedersen was good. I think you (as in Denmark) have a promising young actor in him. Looking forvard to see him in something else in the future.

I have. And I agree, he did well. Unfortunately, I think all the danish gay drama series are filled with so much homophobia and hatred. They are always centered around misery! I really liked Drenge (also on Viaplay), but again. The fucking misery!!

[loveallthegays]