HBO has cancelled their Looking TV series after two low-rated seasons. While there won’t be a third season of the gay dramedy, the series will have a resolution.
Looking revolves around three gay friends (Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, and Murray Bartlett) in San Francisco as they make their way in the world, looking for personal and professional fulfillment. Also starring are Lauren Weedman, Russell Tovey, and Raul Castillo.
The half-hour show debuted in January 2014 to just 338,000 viewers. It was a poor start but viewership grew as the weeks progressed, hitting a season high of 519,000 in week six. Despite the low ratings, HBO renewed Looking for a second season, keeping it as a companion to their low-rated Girls series.
The ratings have gotten even worse in season two. Just 150,000 viewers watched the February 15th installment. Season two averaged 240,000 viewers with a 0.1 rating in the 18-49 demo. The finale aired on Sunday.
Now, HBO has decided to cancel the show but plans to wrap up the series with a special. There’s no word on when it will be released as yet.
A statement from the cable channel says, “After two years of following Patrick and his tight-knit group of friends as they explored San Francisco in search of love and lasting relationships, HBO will present the final chapter of their journey as a special… We look forward to sharing this adventure with the shows loyal fans.”
What do you think? Did you like the Looking TV show? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season? Will you be watching the special?
Loved this show! Why is any show that is intelligent, well written and beautifully acted cancelled and the crap is left on!
What a shame!
Christopher
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I really enjoyed the movie and the series! I was wanting more and found out it had been cancelled, such ashame! We need more movies and series like these that reminds us how friends and relationships can develop and help us grow with love and togetherness within the gay community!
I’ve just been watching the 2 seasons of looking, and I really liked it. I hope there will be a season 3.
Brilliant show please do a series 3 , 4, 5 and many more. Absolutely loved it and every character
So sad looking was canceled!
Love the show looking, hate to see it go!
OMGAWD….where is the special?? We have to know what Patrick is ready for?? Does he go back or stay; does Jamie take him back? will they find love with others?; what happens to Dom’ and ..and..and…and….
My bf and I found this series coming out of Pandemic lockdown and feel in love with it. HBO – make the special..give us answers!
I just found this series. I first came across the movie. I am an older gay man who lived my 20/30 in San Francisco. I found the characters great and story lines reminiscent of my years in San Francisco and the Castro.
I may just have to watch it all again!
Loved Looking
I only just learned about the show today! Immediately, was sucked in! Although it seemed a little parallel to some other favorites (i won’t mention) at first. I found this one to be true to life, I laughed with them, and cried with them. I fell in love with the entire cast! Even more in the second season. I loved them and the story line so much that I binge watched the entire 2 seasons! Only to find it was canceled due to low ratings. And now I am sitting here with a glass of wine still at 4:16am, heat… Read more »
If you say it was that bad then make a season three and spice it up some. Even though viewer ratings were poor. They are still rating which means people were and are still watching it so it should continue. Maybe try and have it aired on other channels. It was so good.
The main characters in Looking felt real. Their lives changed as they were affected by circumstances. They were better people by the end
But, HBO, life goes on, Qu##r Eye is a massive hit with gay and straight people.
Bring back the original Looking but let one of the three guys feature in Qu##r Eye in beweenand then introduce a short series of 6 new episodes.
If you take up this suggestion, I charge £1,000 for it
Please bring Looking back, me and my husband stumbled across it during tv searches in lockdown. We loved the characters and we became invested in Patrick, Dom and Augustine.. felt bereft at the end of season 2. Please bring it back..
Why did you get rid of looking. Its the best. I have bern wanting to watch a tv series like this for so long and finally it came. Please bring it back. Take it globally and take Hbo globally as a channel. Looking was so good to watch. It also gives people an insiders view on the real gay gays life and experience. Im a gay guy and I love it.
Why was looking cancelled???? I loved it!!!
I’ve just finished season 2 and pissed off theres no more. I loved the characters and their stories. MAKE MORE!!! Ps. Not that it matters but I’m a 57 year old straight woman, from the U.K so it’s not just for gays if you wanted to pigeon hole it!! BRING IT BACK!!!
Im a straight lady from South Africa. I absolutely loved Seasons 1 & 2. Please bring it back. Want to see more. This is a series for everyone no matter your gender, preferences, etc.
Me three, 49 year old hetero female from Australia. Loved the wit and humour on this show. Would love another season.