Series synopsis
Looking is an American drama animation comedy television series that premiered on HBO on January 19, 2014. It ended on March 22, 2015. It was created by Michael Lannan. It stars Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett and Russell Tovey.
Even though Yuuichi Ezaki is in the hospital recovering from an illness, he's constantly sneaking out. One day he's caught by the head nurse, who makes a deal with him: she'll overlook his future excursions if he's willing to befriend a new patient, Rika Akiba. Due to a serious heart condition, Rika has spent most of her life in the hospital, and doesn't really have any friends. As Yuuichi and Rika spend time together and learn more about each other, their relationship soon blossoms into romance ...
Premise
Even though Yuuichi Ezaki is in the hospital recovering from an illness, he's constantly sneaking out. One day he's caught by the head nurse, who makes a deal with him: she'll overlook his future excursions if he's willing to befriend a new patient, Rika Akiba. Due to a serious heart condition, Rika has spent most of her life in the hospital, and doesn't really have any friends. As Yuuichi and Rika spend time together and learn more about each other, their relationship soon blossoms into romance...
Premise: Find something real.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan Groff as Patrick Murray
- Frankie J. Alvarez as Agustín Lanuez
- Murray Bartlett as Dom Basaluzzo
- Russell Tovey as Kevin Matheson
- Lauren Weedman as Doris
- Raúl Castillo as Ricardo "Richie" Donado Ventura
- Scott Bakula as Lynn
Guest cast
- O-T Fagbenle as Frank
- Tanner Cohen as Scotty
- Ann Magnuson as Stina
- Matthew Wilkas as Benjamin
- Derek Ray as Ethan
- Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Alex
- TJ Linnard as CJ
- Ptolemy Slocum as Hugo
- Joe Williamson as Jon
- Carlos Carrasco as Jack
- Richard Conti as Randy
- Kimberly Legg as Bethany
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 19, 2014 | March 9, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 11, 2015 | March 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Looking for Now Patrick deals with news of his ex's engagement, Agustín prepares to move in with his boyfriend, and Dom considers reconnecting with an old flame. |
January 19, 2014 |
| 2 |
Looking for Uncut Dom helps Agustín move into Frank's house in Oakland while discussing Patrick's love life. Back in San Francisco, Patrick goes on a date with Richie, and Dom has an encouraging reunion with Ethan. |
January 26, 2014 |
| 3 |
Looking at Your Browser History Patrick goes to a party on an aircraft carrier for a video-game launch, where he meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Dom shares his plans for a Portuguese restaurant with Doris, and Agustín gets fired for criticizing a sculpture. |
February 1, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Looking for the Promised Land Patrick, Agustin, and Dom make their way to the Russian River for a short visit to Lynn's cabin and end up attending a party in the woods. Patrick thinks about what he wants. Dom looks for clues about Lynn's old life. |
January 11, 2015 |
| 2 |
Looking for Results Patrick and Kevin attempt to create a gay game app. Patrick finds a small rash. Dom take a look around a location in the Tenderloin. |
January 18, 2015 |
| 3 |
Looking Top to Bottom Patrick gets ready for his first official overnight stay with Kevin. Kevin does not want Patrick's friends to know they are seeing one another. Agustin goes to see Richie to sort things out. |
January 25, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2014 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2015 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |