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Looking

Name: Looking
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2014-01-19
Cast: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Russell Tovey, Lauren Weedman

2014 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Love, Victor or Master of None, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 9 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 178K people sought it out in the past year