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Looking

Looking

Find something real.

20147.42 Seasons18 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

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

NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff

Patrick Murray

Frankie J. Alvarez

Frankie J. Alvarez

Agustín Lanuez

Murray Bartlett

Murray Bartlett

Dom Basaluzzo

Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey

Kevin Matheson

Lauren Weedman

Lauren Weedman

Doris

Raúl Castillo

Raúl Castillo

Ricardo "Richie" Donado Ventura

Themes & Keywords

san francisco, californiamale friendshipfriendshiplovelgbt

About Looking

Looking is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of san francisco, california, male friendship, friendship, love, lgbt. it stars Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett. Three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men.

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