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Arte Launches 'Lost Boys and Fairies', Charting a Gay Couple's Adoption Path

In three episodes, the series reveals how personal trauma shapes a gay couple's quest to prove parental readiness during the adoption process.

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Overview

  • The complete three-episode mini-series premiered on Arte on June 5, 2025, after its initial run on the BBC.
  • Daf James drew on his own experience of adopting with his partner to write and produce the story.
  • Siôn Daniel Young and Fra Fee deliver acclaimed performances as Gabriel and Andy, blending humor with emotional depth.
  • The drama earned the 2024 Prix de la meilleure fiction européenne at La Rochelle festival before its Arte debut.
  • Critics have praised its unflinching look at homoparentality, parental readiness and the demands of social evaluations.