Noah's Arc, a comedy-drama series, follows the lives of four friends who work to solve their dilemmas involving sexuality, gay bashing, same-sex parenting, and HIV/AIDS awareness, as well as finding acceptance and equality in their community. Since its debut in October 2005, the series has followed the career of Noah Nicholson, as he progresses from through different jobs to mainstream screenwriter.
The show features similarities to the 2000 film Punks, which was also directed by Patrik-Ian Polk. Three actors from the film re-appeared in the show including Rodney Chester, Gregory Keith, and Rockmond Dunbar. Below are characters of the TV series Noah's Arc.
Main characters
Noah Nicholson
Portrayed by Darryl Stephens
Episodes: "My One Temptation" – present
Noah is the protagonist of the series. He is an aspiring screenwriter, who was later hired by Brandy King of Paramount Studios to do a re-write of Wade's scripts "Bait and Switch". He is best friends with Alex, Chance, and Ricky. In the first episode of season 1, it is revealed that he often meets up with Wade at a cafe to collaborate on script and movie ideas. Noah begins an intimate relationship with Wade in the second episode of season 1, which continued until Wade broke up with Noah after catching him kissing Malik at the end of season 1. Throughout the series, Noah helps Wade comes to terms with his sexuality.
In the first episode of season 2, Noah is revealed to have been in relationship with Malik for several months. After a brief encounter with Wade and his new boyfriend, Noah breaks up with Malik after realizing that he hasn't gotten over Wade. Throughout season 2, Noah has relationships with Baby Gat and Quincy, the latter which ended at last episode of season 2. Noah also regains the trust of Wade and they collaborate on a new script called "Fine Art". At the end of the sixth episode in season 2, Noah is gay bashed by three guys at a gas station. In the following episode, Wade is shown to be first one present at the hospital to be beside Noah. Noah is later released to his home and Wade is shown taking revenge on one of the guys who attacked Noah. Wade is later shown helping to take care of Noah. During this time, Wade revealed that he was still in love with Noah, despite being in a relationship with Dre. The following day, Noah and his friends attend a party at a public beach, which Wade and Dre also attend. Noah and Wade later shown kissing bathroom while a heartbroken Dre watches. When Dre and Wade leave the beach, it is revealed that they got into a car accident with Wade being thrown from the vehicle. Noah and his friends later arrive at the accident scene when they realized that it was Wade's vehicle that was overturn. Noah is then shown holding Wade in his arms while awaiting for an ambulance.
In Jumping the Broom, Noah and Wade have fully rekindled their relationship and later get married at Martha's Vineyard. Noah also accidentally reveals to Wade's mother that he is gay after inviting her to their wedding. During the same night, a heartbroken Noah is shown watching a slightly-intoxicated Wade and Ricky share a kiss. When Wade realizes this, he chases after Noah who eventually locks himself in their room and begins to doubt if he should marry Wade or not. After a heartfelt conversation with Brandy in the following morning, Noah forgives Wade and continue with their wedding plans.
Alex Kirby
Portrayed by Rodney Chester
Episodes: "My One Temptation" – present
Alex is an outspoken HIV counselor who demonstrates self-confidence, sassy-mouthed, and a "take charge" personality. He's also in a relationship with Trey. During season 1, Alex works as a counselor at the HIV Treatment and Prevention Center until quitting the job in episode 5. He later opens his own non-profit HIV-awareness treatment center called "Black Aids Institute". Throughout most of the series, Alex was on-going war with Guy who was secretly trying to steal Trey from him. At the end of season 1, Alex proposes to Trey who declines after he reveals that he took a position in Africa to work with AIDs patients and orphans.
In the beginning of season 2, Trey returns home and offers Guy a place to stay at Trey and Alex's home. Alex reluctantly allows Guy to stay with them to prove he is not insecure about having Guy in their home. Various schemes by Guy are shown to put a strain on Alex and Trey. In the sixth episode of season 2, Alex (with help from Noah, Ricky, and Chance) is able to reveal to Trey that Guy was trying to break up them up. In the season 2 finale, Alex and Trey talk about adopting a child after babysitting Kenya.