We watched episode five of series two. Young Will is taken into the City of the Masters, where he�s dressed in short trousers, sold at auction to a Master, and taught the ways of service by a kind old man.

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James: "The Ultimate Gay Nightmare"

This is the gayest thing ever! The human servants wear cute white shorts and tight black leather, many have �taches, and we�re assured that in the City men soon lose their taste for women.

I was astonished to see that Young Will�s packet is checked out frequently, and he�s even felt up by his Master�s third leg.

The tone is set by the opening dialogue:
SLAVE: (staring at Will�s trousers) You�re impressed.
WILL: (glancing down) Does it show?

It�s almost unbelievable. Forget the stunning model work or the score - the S&M subtext is quite astoundingly kinky. In later episodes, they actually introduce a disco called the Pink Parrot.

We�re even told that your life is over in your mid-twenties - the ultimate gay nightmare.

Stephen: "Dominatrix Tripod"

Hang on! Where did the immense homo-erotic double entendre come from? That went totally over my head as a young Steve, but thankfully it provides the only enjoyment to be had upon second glance.

This is a garish and plodding piece of sci-fi drama. The costumes look like discards from Frankie Goes To Hollywood videos. The same can be said for the cast.

Still, slaving for a dominatrix Tripod at least gets you moved rent free into a luxury pad with a shower and everything. Shame you'll look like Keith Richards when you hit twenty-one.