Synopsis
HBO's Looking (2014), Season 1 — eight episodes, watch online on iFILM — follows three gay friends in San Francisco, each stuck in a different kind of rut. Patrick learns his ex just got engaged and tentatively starts dating Richie. Agustín moves in with his boyfriend Frank. Dom turns forty and starts talking seriously about opening a Portuguese chicken restaurant.
The season builds through small moments rather than dramatic turns. Patrick's new boss Kevin keeps showing up in ways that complicate things with Richie. Agustín gets fired, takes on an ethically murky art project, and picks more and more fights with Frank. Dom forms a business and possibly personal connection with Lynn, an older man who could back the restaurant idea. The season closes at a family wedding where Patrick introduces Richie to people he's never had to explain himself to before.
Season 1 is quieter than most prestige TV. What it does well is the specific texture of your thirties — old enough to know what you want, not sure enough to go get it. Stream Looking Season 1 online on iFILM.
8 episodes
S1·E1Looking 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.
S1·E2Looking 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.
S1·E3Looking 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.
S1·E4Looking for $220/Hour
Dom asks Lynn to lunch, but is unsure if it is for business or pleasure. Meanwhile, Patrick and Kevin's outing is interrupted by a call from the latter's boyfriend, and Agustín considers hiring help for an art project.
S1·E5Looking for the Future
Patrick calls in sick to work so he can spend the day exploring with Richie. They see the sights of San Francisco while discussing their pasts and what they want to do in their futures.
S1·E6Looking in the Mirror
Dom's feelings for Lynn grow as they discuss becoming business partners, a frustrated Agustín introduces CJ to Frank, and Patrick introduces Richie to his friends at Dom's 40th birthday party.
S1·E7Looking for a Plus-One
Patrick is nervous about Richie meeting his family at his sister's wedding. Unsure of himself, Agustín pulls out of an art exhibition and fights with Frank, while Dom ignores Lynn's advice as they prepare for the restaurant pop-up. opening.
S1·E8Looking Glass
Frank tells Agustín what is on his mind, Patrick tries fixing what is broken in his life, while Dom's restaurant pop-up event sees Patrick and Agustín show up, as does Lynn, with a surprising guest.
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