Looking

2014

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1

8.2| 0h30m| TV-MA| en
Synopsis

Three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men.

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Also starring Frankie J. Alvarez

Reviews

Lucybespro It is a performances centric movie
Melanie Bouvet The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
Leoni Haney Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.
valeriobotello This was honestly the best TV series I've ever seen, it just felt real. I think that's why was so drawn to it watch it!!!
emilyna-60680 A TV-series that has been incredibly revolutionary and important to an often marginalized gay community. The first show that truly portrays gay people as persons, as humans first and foremost. And the first TV-show where being gay is not a problem or an issue but where gay peoples lives is shown to have meaning. Where you explore a gay-majority world and where gay men aren't accessories, sidekicks or comic reliefs. If not on HBO, please help make arrangements for it's continuation on another network. It would be tragic if this show is lost. I feel that a special episode will not do justice to the stories of these characters who have become like friends to us. :( This show is very real, very natural. I love everything Andrew Haigh makes. So sad that HBO cancelled it. I would really like to see another season.
Jeffrey Roegner "Looking" is sort of this generation's "Boys in the Band", the 1968 play (and 1970 film) that centered on gay men living in New York. We follow three men living in San Francisco, each at different stages in their romantic lives. One, Agustin, is moving in with his long time boyfriend, leaving behind perpetually single, and possibly commitment phobic Patrick, while their friend Dom is weary of growing older and hooking up with younger men. As the season progresses, these story lines get more complicated, as Agustin's carelessness jeopardizes his relationship, Patrick finds himself in a love triangle, and Dom finds himself falling for his older business partner. The show really just employs traditional soap opera conventions to it story lines, but what strengthens it are the actors and the writing. Jonathan Groff is likable and believable as Patrick, as is Murray Bartlett as Dom, and Frankie J Alvaraz, who plays Agustin is good in his role, but his character is unlikeable (and maybe deliberately so). The supporting cast is fantastic too and the scripts are both witty and engaging, Russell Tovey is fantastic as Patrick's new boss. The show's story lines are fairly realistic, and the characters are three dimensional and develop as the season goes along. They are selfish, they seem like real people. This is one thing I really liked about Looking. I can't wait for more.
derrickluciano One of the best gay themed TV series I've seen. A splice of gay life of 30's-40's men in SF, showing their loves and insecurities.The story focuses on three gay friends: Patrick an efficient game designer who has issues with his Mexican boyfriend Richie, and later develops some tension with his British boss Patrick; Agustin, an artist testing the boundaries with his bf Frank; Dom a 40's guy who is eager to start his restaurant business and then maybe finding something more than just a business relationship with partner, the older guy Lynn.I am not sure why the other commentators find the series boring or slow. Probably they only watched the first episodes. I suggest watch it in full. It is moderately paced. It takes time to get to know the characters but you will get involved in the end. That's how I experienced it.The acting is quite natural and their conversations feel like ad-libs. Kudos to Jonathan Groff as Patrick, who seems not to be acting at all. Get perked with Kevin with his British sways and accent. Sympathize with romantic Richie or feel the nervousness of Dom as he prepares for the pop-up. You can feel Agustin's loneliness at the train scene. And I wouldn't mind having Doris as a friend.Now I'm looking forward to Looking Season 2!