Looking (HBO)

About Looking (HBO)

"Looking" is an American drama television series about a group of gay friends living in San Francisco. It was produced by HBO and aired over the period 2014 to 2015 with two seasons. Each episode explores themes as diverse as relationships, ageing and personal growth, and the show stands out for its realistic and unique approach to depicting the everyday lives and struggles of its characters.

Making / Production

"Looking" was created by Michael Lannan, and the series' execution was helmed by Andrew Haigh. The show was praised for its cinematic quality, with much of the filming taking place on location in various neighborhoods throughout San Francisco, lending an air of authenticity to the storytelling.

Actors

• Jonathan Groff played the character Patrick Murray, a video game designer struggling with his identity. Groff brought a sense of vulnerability and relatability to his character.
• Frankie J. Alvarez acted as Agustin Lanuez, a struggling artist known for his wild lifestyle and carefree attitude. Alvarez's performance added depth and complexity to Agustin.
• Murray Bartlett played the role of Dom Basaluzzo, a mature waiter aiming to open his own restaurant. Bartlett portrayed Dom with a sense of realism and humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Looking" is renowned for being one of HBO's few television shows focusing solely on gay men.
• Some scenes of the series were shot in the same apartment where Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City" character Michael "Mouse" Tolliver lived.
• The title "Looking" connotes looking for love, looking for identity, and looking for happiness.

Awards

Although "Looking" did not win any major awards, it was nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series in 2015.

Quotes

• "It's not about where you've been, it's about where you're going."
• "I'm a disaster. I'm a mess. I'm the worst."
• "In this city, it's hard to avoid becoming who you're supposed to be."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Looking for Now" - by Matthew Bernstein
• "Go- All I Want" - by Kodaline
• "Faultline" - by Beacon