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Looking
GenreComedy-drama
Created byMichael Lannan
Based onLorimer
by Michael Lannan
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
ProducerKat Landsberg
CinematographyReed Morano
Editors
  • Jonathan Alberts
  • Andrew Dickler
Camera setupSingle
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJanuary 19, 2014 (2014-01-19) –
present

Looking is an American comedy-drama television series about a group of gay friends living in San Francisco.[1] It premiered on January 19, 2014, on HBO.[2][3][4] The series' executive producers are David Marshall Grant, Sarah Condon, and Andrew Haigh.[5]

Cast

Main

  • Jonathan Groff as Patrick, a video game designer[6]
  • Frankie J. Álvarez as Agustín,[7] an artist's assistant and Patrick's best friend[6]
  • Murray Bartlett as Dom, a wine waiter in a gastronomic restaurant.[1]

Recurring

  • Scott Bakula as Lynn, an entrepreneur[1]
  • Russell Tovey as Kevin, a "video game wunderkind" who works with Patrick[8]
  • O. T. Fagbenle[2] as Frank, Agustín's boyfriend
  • Andrew Law[2] as Owen
  • Raúl Castillo[2] as Richie, romantic interest of Patrick
  • Lauren Weedman[2] as Doris, Dom's room mate

Production

HBO ordered an eight-episode first season of Looking on May 14, 2013.[9] The pilot was written by Michael Lannan, based on Lannan's 2011 short film entitled Lorimer, and directed by Andrew Haigh. Filming began in the San Francisco Bay Area on September 16, 2013, and ended on November 7, 2013.[10] According to Lannan in a 2014 interview, out of nine writers, seven writers are gay men, and one is a woman.[11]

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Looking for Now"Andrew HaighMichael LannanJanuary 19, 2014 (2014-01-19)0.33[12]
Best friends Patrick, Agustín, and Dom discuss the impending wedding of Patrick's ex. Agustín moves in with his boyfriend Frank. Dom tells his roommate Doris that he’s thinking of reconnecting with old flame Ethan. Patrick meets up with a date from OkCupid but it ends badly. He rides Muni and is chatted up by Richie, a barber who also works the door at Esta Noche, a Latin drag club in the Mission.
2"Looking for Uncut"Andrew HaighAndrew HaighJanuary 26, 2014 (2014-01-26)N/A
Agustín moves in with boyfriend, Frank, with the help of Patrick and Dom. A reunion with old flame Ethan does not go as planned and eventually ends with Dom asking for a repayment of money that he gave him several years ago. Patrick goes on a date with Richie that leads to them almost having sex, and Richie leaving.
3"Looking at Your Browser History"[13]Andrew HaighMichael Lannan and Andrew Haigh[14]February 1, 2014 (2014-02-01)N/A
4"Looking for $220/Hour"[13]Ryan FleckAllan Heinberg[14]February 9, 2014 (2014-02-09)N/A
5"Looking for the Future"[13]Andrew HaighAndrew HaighFebruary 16, 2014 (2014-02-16)N/A
6"Looking in the Mirror"[13]Joe SwanbergTanya Saracho and JC Lee[15]February 23, 2014 (2014-02-23)N/A
7"Looking for a Plus-One"[16]Jamie BabbitJohn HoffmanMarch 2, 2014 (2014-03-02)[17]N/A
8TBAAndrew HaighMichael LannanMarch 9, 2014 (2014-03-09)[17]N/A

Reception

Looking has received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 89% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 36 reviews, with an average score of 7.6/10. The site's consensus states: "Funny without being obnoxious, Looking provides authentic situations that feel universal with its subtle details and top-notch performances.".[18] On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the series holds an average of 74 based on 25 reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews.[19]

Broadcast

Looking premiered on HBO Latin America and HBO Canada with the U.S. on January 19, 2014, with Australia's Foxtel Showcase premiering the series on January 20, 2014 at 8PM AEDT.[20] New Zealand's Sky Television SoHo premiered the series on January 23, 2014 at 9PM NZDT.[21] The United Kingdom's Sky Atlantic will start broadcasting the series on January 27, 2014.[22] The Hungarian dubbed version will start airing from February 25, 2014 on HBO Hungary[23] while the subtutled version has been available on HBO Go Hungary since the U.S. premiere.

References

  1. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2013). "Scott Bakula Joins HBO's Michael Lannan Dramedy Series, Now Titled 'Looking'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e Bibel, Sara (December 13, 2013). "New Drama 'Looking' to Premiere January 19 on HBO". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "HBO Sets Debut Dates For 'True Detective', 'Looking' & 'Girls' Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. October 16, 2013.
  4. ^ Ausiello, Michael (October 16, 2013). "HBO Announces Dates for Girls Season 3, Jonathan Groff's Gay Dramedy Looking". TV Line.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 14, 2012). "HBO Orders Comedy Pilot From Michael Lannan, David Marshall Grant & Sarah Condon". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (February 8, 2013). "'Glee's' Jonathan Groff to Star in HBO Comedy Pilot (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  7. ^ "Frankie J. Álvarez". Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  8. ^ Abramovitch, Seth (August 29, 2013). "Russell Tovey Joins Gay-Themed HBO Dramedy 'Looking'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 14, 2013). "Michael Lannan & Andrew Haigh's Gay Friends Dramedy Gets Series Order At HBO". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ "Mission restaurant becomes set for new HBO series 'Looking'". KTVU. October 22, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  11. ^ Reese, Hope (January 15, 2014). "HBO's Looking: Not 'the Ultimate Gay Show About All Gay People'". The Atlantic. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  12. ^ O'Connell, Michael (January 22, 2014). "TV Ratings: 'Looking' Gets a Soft Launch, 'True Detective' Scores Huge DVR Boost". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  13. ^ a b c d "Schedule Results for "Looking"". HBO. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Looking - Episode 1.03 - 1.06 - Press Release". SpoilerTV. January 23, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  15. ^ "Twitter / TanyaSaracho". Twitter.com. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  16. ^ "Photo by actorot". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  17. ^ a b "Shows A-Z - looking on hbo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  18. ^ "Looking". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  19. ^ "TV Show Releases by Score". Metacritic. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  20. ^ http://showcasechannel.com.au/show/6013505
  21. ^ http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_14469.php
  22. ^ Drewett, Meg (December 16, 2013). "Jonathan Groff, Russell Tovey's Looking gets UK airdate". Digital Spy.
  23. ^ "Hírvasárnap". Sorozatjunkie. January 26, 2014.

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