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Looking (HBO) - Series Thread
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(from HBO's press release, October 2013) LOOKING debuts SUNDAY, JAN. 19 (10:30-11:00 p.m.) on HBO. The series revolves around three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men. Created by Michael Lannan and executive produced by Andrew Haigh ("Weekend") and Sarah Condon ("Bored to Death"), the show stars Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez and Murray Bartlett. Special guest stars include Russell Tovey and Scott Bakula. After a park-cruising experiment is derailed by a phone call, 29-year-old video-game designer Patrick (Jonathan Groff) meets up with his best friends, roommate Agustín (Frankie J. Alvarez), 31, and Dom (Murray Bartlett), 39, to discuss the impending wedding of his ex. The next morning, Agustín agrees to move in with his boyfriend, Frank (O-T Fagbenle), in Oakland, though he wonders if domesticating is the right move. Dom, who's been a waiter at the same restaurant for years, tells his roommate, Doris (Lauren Weedman), that he's thinking of reconnecting with old flame Ethan (Derek Ray), who has a successful real-estate career. Later, Patrick meets up with OkCupid date Benjamin (Matt Wilkas); after the date goes south, Patrick is chatted up on the Muni by Richie (Raúl Castillo), a cute barber who also works the door at a Latin drag club in the Mission. 8 episode season. Probably won't get much attention on here... but for anyone who is interested... |
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No thank you.
One of the few HBO show I will not be giving a chance. |
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Originally Posted by sven
(Post 11982859)
No thank you.
One of the few HBO show I will not be giving a chance. I wasn't that interested in this until I found out that Andrew Haigh was involved. I liked the first episode but I don't think it was a very good pilot. |
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
(Post 11983654)
Oh god! Gay people! Run!
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The trailer for this made it look thoroughly uninteresting. If it gets good buzz, I'll check it out via HBO Go, but otherwise, I'll pass.
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I liked it - Living in SF, I like to see how the city is portrayed, it was all shot here. Will be interested to see Russel Tovey's character show up.
First ep was a good intro to the characters, so far my fave is the waiter at Zuni |
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I'm sure this show has an audience out there, but I'm not one of them. It's just a subject that I have zero interest in. I've also never seen an episode of The Vampire Diaries or Beauty And The Beast either.
About the only thing I'd be interested in seeing would be if this exchange happened between Scott Bakula's character and someone else: Guy: "I'm sorry, but I got tested and it turns out I have HIV" Scott Bakula character: "Oh boy" |
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Jesus.
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Originally Posted by JasonF
(Post 11983686)
The trailer for this made it look thoroughly uninteresting. If it gets good buzz, I'll check it out via HBO Go, but otherwise, I'll pass.
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I was really hoping against hope that the posters here wouldn't act like jackasses just because this is a show centered around gay men. How stupid of me.
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
(Post 11983862)
It's exec produced by Andrew Haigh, who made one of the finest films of 2011. He directed the pilot and he's writing a few episodes , too. I'd check it out.
Did the pilot match your expectations in terms of quality? |
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Originally Posted by JasonF
(Post 11983892)
Ok, I will. I've heard of Greek Pete but never seen it, so Haigh's name didn't make this must-see for me.
Did the pilot match your expectations in terms of quality? |
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
(Post 11983654)
Oh god! Gay people! Run!
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
(Post 11983863)
I was really hoping against hope that the posters here wouldn't act like jackasses just because this is a show centered around gay men. How stupid of me.
When people post they're not going to watch something, I can't help but wonder why. Surely there are many shows any given person doesn't watch. Why does a given show deserve the special, "I'm not watching," treatment? Subject matter? Talent involved? Of course there could be other reasons it's notable as well, but it does invite the question. Personally, I don't plan on watching the show, but I didn't feel any need to announce that fact. But I'll continue to read the thread(s) as it wouldn't be the first time I didn't think I'd have any interest in something but once I got into the right frame of mind and found out it was a quality product, I took the plunge. It took me 3 tries to get into breaking bad, a show which now ranks as one of my favorite ever. I kept coming back because I kept hearing how good it is. If I get enough positive feedback for Looking, I'll give it a try regardless of my discomfort with the subject matter. Besides, sometimes discomfort is a necessary of growth. |
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Originally Posted by MikahC
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In fairness, I've been tempted to reply a few times, "We get it, you're definitely positively absolutely not gay, OK," but I really haven't seen any responses in the thread that fall into the category of "jackasses".
When people post they're not going to watch something, I can't help but wonder why. Surely there are many shows any given person doesn't watch. Why does a given show deserve the special, "I'm not watching," treatment? Subject matter? Talent involved? Of course there could be other reasons it's notable as well, but it does invite the question. Personally, I don't plan on watching the show, but I didn't feel any need to announce that fact. But I'll continue to read the thread(s) as it wouldn't be the first time I didn't think I'd have any interest in something but once I got into the right frame of mind and found out it was a quality product, I took the plunge. It took me 3 tries to get into breaking bad, a show which now ranks as one of my favorite ever. I kept coming back because I kept hearing how good it is. If I get enough positive feedback for Looking, I'll give it a try regardless of my discomfort with the subject matter. Besides, sometimes discomfort is a necessary of growth. Great post. I really appreciate it. |
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Originally Posted by mcnabb
(Post 11983915)
Typical response these days as you guys think people are bigots because they dismiss shows like this. I would say 'No Thank You' to Sex in the City when it was on HBO, does that make me a sexist? I thought Dexter and True Blood were too weird for my tastes, do you have a problem with that?
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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
(Post 11983924)
No, we think you're bigots because you refer to us as "you guys"
Just to let you know before you stereotype me, that I am pro-gay marriage and pro-gay rights, but I'm still not interested in this show the same way I'm not into the show 'Girls' either. |
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Some great discussion of this show so far.
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The nudity in this couldn't be any worse than Girls - I'll give it a shot.
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Mod note: Please keep the discussion of the thread to talk ABOUT the show. Not why you aren't watching it. |
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
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The nudity in this couldn't be any worse than Girls - I'll give it a shot.
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Originally Posted by JasonF
(Post 11983892)
Ok, I will. I've heard of Greek Pete but never seen it, so Haigh's name didn't make this must-see for me.
Did the pilot match your expectations in terms of quality? I think much of the acclaim it got was because it doesn't really focus on having eye-candy and sex scenes that are one step short of being porno like a lot of gay themed shows (Queer as Folk). Instead it focuses on the actual feelings and relationships between the characters just like any other film showing a heterosexual couple. In this sense its groundbreaking, at least for gay cinema. Brokeback Mountain would have been a good example of this if it didn't deal with a character being in the closet and ending up dying for being gay. In the first generation of gay cinema those were the subjects of 90 percent of what you found. But in 2014 those themes are no longer central to the lives of 90 percent of the gay population. It's funny to see the previous posts from people, who I'm assuming are straight, discussing whether they don't want to watch something because its gay or because the subject matter. I think the point of the 'New' gay cinema and a show like this is to see if it connects with a heterosexual audience just because they can relate to the characters through their 'humanity'. Its one thing to get an audience because the show is about gays and the audience is gay but its quite a jump to get an audience who is straight just because its a quality project that speaks to your heart whether you are straight or gay. I hope there are some straight people who watch this show and post their thoughts. I would definitely be interested in hearing what they think, especially if its as funny as the threads we get about every episode of 'Girls' |
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Originally Posted by bluesix
(Post 11984129)
Actually I think the OP was referring to 'Weekend' which was barely released in the US but is available on Netflix.
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For anyone on the fence about checking this out, I'd say that if you loved Jonathan Groff in Frozen but felt that the flick was a little too girly, you'll get plenty of dude time with him in this. Give it a whirl.
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I won't watch until I get a statement from Andrew Haigh on his feelings about murdering horny birds.
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Originally Posted by MikahC
(Post 11983918)
When people post they're not going to watch something, I can't help but wonder why.
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I'm on the fence really. I have it recorded, not sure it will make it to my weekly watching list. The only relationship dramas I'm currently watching is Girls (oddly enough, the only characters I like are the guys on it) and Episodes. Not sure I wanna add a third.
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I watched it and found it pretty dull. I didn't find any of the characters interesting and shut it off. I was looking forward tot his because I am am so sick of crime shows, but this unfortunately wasn't memorable. I'd rather watch Queer As Folk re-runs.
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No one wants to talk about uncut Latin cock?
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I liked the second episode a lot more than the pilot.
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I predict the move to oakland will last one episode!
Real Estate guy was a complete asshole! |
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I'm digging this show. That was a pretty sweet video game launch party -- liked how Patrick was hitting on his new boss while they were literally straddling torpedoes. :lol: Oh, and Scott Bakula finally shows up :up:
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Was anyone besides me watching this? :) Not a lot to comment on, but season 1 wrapped up last night. Fairly predictable ending, but I did like the performances from the season as a whole and was consistently entertained throughout.
Earlier, it was renewed for another season, so we'll see where it goes from here. |
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I caught the pilot on demand a while back. It was alright, but I got sidetracked with catching up on a bunch of other shows. Now that this first season is wrapped, I'll probably go back and watch the rest.
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Season 2 premieres tonight:
Patrick is on the verge of a new relationship that could complicate life at work and home, even as he tries to salvage a friendship from an old one. Agustín, still floundering from his own breakup, leaves old aspirations behind while making a new connection. Dom continues to pursue his restaurant dreams, but encounters obstacles at every turn. From collaborators Michael Lannan and Andrew Haigh ("Weekend"), the comedy-drama series LOOKING returns for its ten-episode second season SUNDAY, JAN. 11 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The show takes a frank look at the experiences of three close friends living in San Francisco as they explore the options available to a new generation of gay men seeking fulfillment in love and life. |
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Season 2 wrapped up Sunday night and overall, I thought it was pretty good. Thought it improved on last season by branching out a bit and allowing the characters to flourish. I feel happy for Dom and am glad he made right by his ex. Augustine is much better off and found someone important in his life. While Patrick continues to bounce back and forth between Ritchie and Kevin.
HBO has not yet renewed this for a season 3, but I understand the creative team is cautiously optimistic about their chances. This show is not a ratings hit for HBO, but sounds like they do want to stand by it and support it as much as they realistically can. |
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I've been watching since season 1, and like the arcs that Augustine and Dom had. Patrick makes me want to smack him so much. He wants to believe he's an adult, but he's so whiny and indecisive it makes me want to puke. Love the show. It makes me care about the characters even if I do want to smack them. My favorite new character though is Malik.
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This was canned but will be getting a series finale "special"/episode to wrap it up.
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I've only seen a few of the episodes. Only because I'm overloaded with TV shows at the moment. From what I saw, I thought it was a decent series. The only person I didn't like was the one reoccurring female character. The "hag". I don't know if it was the actress or the character, but I found her to be really annoying. I also want to say, it was nice to see a show about gay men that wasn't so over the top with stereotypes. Like the gay couple on "Modern Family". Or even the recent gay character on "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". I couldn't get past two episodes of the U.S. version of "Queer as Folk". Thought it was a terrible show.
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Bummed this wasn't renewed for another season, but kudos (again) to HBO for committing to give it appropriate closure.
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