Limited series Fellow Travelers explores the romance and political turmoil of the McCarthy era

Fellow Travelers, a new Showtime limited series, tells a story set during the Lavender Scare, a campaign against gay government employees that took place in the McCarthy era. The series follows the passionate and risky relationship between two political staffers who fall in love despite the constant threat of exposure and losing everything. It blends elements of a love story, political thriller, and historical drama to explore the turmoil of the times.