Post-‘honeymoon’ phase, Rai and Haniff face challenges as a serodiscordant couple. To deal with grief, Joel binge-eats and struggles with dating again. At the same time, Ridzwan distracts himself with work and sex.…
In the evocative third season of 'People Like Us,' Singapore's groundbreaking queer drama returns to explore love, loss, and resilience with unflinching honesty. The series picks up with Rai and Haniff navigating the fragile aftermath of their honeymoon phase as a serodiscordant couple—a relationship where one partner is HIV-positive—testing their commitment against societal judgment and internal fears. Meanwhile, Joel, still grappling with grief, spirals into binge-eating as a coping mechanism while tentatively re-entering the dating scene, hoping for connection but haunted by past pain. Adding another layer, Ridzwan buries his emotions under a relentless schedule of work and casual encounters, masking a deep loneliness. Across six tightly crafted episodes, 'People Like Us' weaves these intersecting storylines into a tapestry of modern queer love in Singapore, tackling mental health, stigma, and the messy, beautiful reality of finding your people. What makes this season special is its raw authenticity—the performances are intimate, the dialogue rings true, and the show dares to show flawed, hopeful humans trying to heal. A must-watch for those craving mature, heartfelt LGBTQ+ storytelling.