<![CDATA[HBO Cancels "Looking"]]>From Huffingtonpost.com (aka "Huffpoo") today:

As its small pool of viewers expected, "Looking" will not receive a third season. The dramedy, which chronicles a group of gay pals in San Francisco, will instead bow with a "special," HBO announced Wednesday.

Following two seasons of low ratings, author Kevin Sessums took to Facebook on Tuesday to say the show's star, Jonathan Groff, had informed him HBO would make a "Looking" movie in lieu of renewing the show. The network's official statement, released the morning after Sessums' revelation, reads thusly:

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.

Sunday's season finale pulled in a paltry 298,000 viewers, a steep dip from the 425,000 people who tuned in for last year's closer. HBO, whose subscription-based services ensure it is not as dependent on overnight ratings as advertising-reliant broadcast networks, has proven that earning a third season is a show's true test. The acclaimed Laura Dern vehicle "Enlightened" was axed after its second run, while six final episodes will usher out the similarly low-rated "Getting On" later this year. "Hello Ladies," on the other hand, lasted one season before also receiving a television movie.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/topic/16605/hbo-cancels-lookingRSS for NodeWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:32:38 GMTThu, 26 Mar 2015 14:47:29 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:12:16 GMT]]>@foreco:

27 July premiers! yayy

The movie for the final of the series actually premieres on HBO on July 23.

http://www.hbo.com/movies/looking-the-movie

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/179828https://community.gaytor.rent/post/179828Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:12:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:05:19 GMT]]>27 July premiers! yayy

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/179823https://community.gaytor.rent/post/179823Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:05:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Sun, 22 May 2016 17:57:55 GMT]]>sad news

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/174764https://community.gaytor.rent/post/174764Sun, 22 May 2016 17:57:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:36:34 GMT]]>Meh. I feel absolutely no sense of loss whatsoever. The characters were mostly bland and boring at best (aside from Daniel Franzese's character) and the prose dragged without anything entertaining to keep viewers interested. Not only did QAF have better paced story lines but it also had constant ever changing eye candy by way of the HDGBs at Babylon. And QAF got very political very fast. Looking seemed scared to want to do so (likely trying to entertain all and afraid to alienate anyone) and that was likely apart of its downfall. QAF kicked in the door hard from the first episode. Lets deal with the reality of older men dating/wanting younger men. Showtime had to put up a disclaimer. That's how you make a buzz. When Looking finally got to a fairly charged topic (the use of PReP) it seemed too scared to really touch it. In fairness, exploring the notion of serosorting withing a relationship was interesting as well but notice how it centered around Daniel 's character. The only person who truly was a character and not just playing a very dull version of themselves. And on a last note people keep speaking about "ALL" the diversity in the show. Seemed pretty white washed to be honest. Further, it was handled in the most white washed way. Was there ever any conflict around the TWO LONG TERM interracial relationships that took place in the show? Perhaps…but we'd never know it mattered. It had a very colorblind/we're all the same feel to it. Not only is that inaccurate, a dangerous notion to push forward but also plain boring to watch. The conflicts in the show never even elevated to high school drama. It was junior high school drama at best.

There was just no fun looking at Looking. Next.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/167624https://community.gaytor.rent/post/167624Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:36:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:31:23 GMT]]>It's so frustrating considering the finale of season 2 leaves to many things unresolved

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/167597https://community.gaytor.rent/post/167597Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:31:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Sat, 06 Feb 2016 02:58:23 GMT]]>It is a great show, but quiet conservative regarding gay relationship.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/166979https://community.gaytor.rent/post/166979Sat, 06 Feb 2016 02:58:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:10:56 GMT]]>dont know why they cancelled this . the show was good. Excited for the movie though

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/166944https://community.gaytor.rent/post/166944Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:10:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:36:28 GMT]]>The 2nd season was definitely better than the first. Hope the movie is good too

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/165403https://community.gaytor.rent/post/165403Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:36:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 24 Dec 2015 18:47:29 GMT]]>ainda bem, ô série ruim!  😉

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/163218https://community.gaytor.rent/post/163218Thu, 24 Dec 2015 18:47:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:07:43 GMT]]>:cheesy2:

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/161797https://community.gaytor.rent/post/161797Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:07:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:38:34 GMT]]>it was a great show

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/161738https://community.gaytor.rent/post/161738Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:38:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:58:35 GMT]]>I adored this show.
I hope the movie that ties up the series does so in a satisfying way.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/161733https://community.gaytor.rent/post/161733Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:58:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Fri, 16 Oct 2015 03:18:06 GMT]]>Bad news, but I think I have heard this news before from somewhere, but still thank you for your updating.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/149856https://community.gaytor.rent/post/149856Fri, 16 Oct 2015 03:18:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:04:21 GMT]]>I don't understand why they cancelled the show when for me, it was a great show. But i still do hope it will air someday or atleast do web series instead.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/147601https://community.gaytor.rent/post/147601Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:04:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:04:07 GMT]]>@Patcub2:

Well it was a tad too serious for me - kinda like the 'L' word was.

Yeah QAF wasn't realistic - but it was fun to watch.

I freaking love the L word , its sad that we ( Males ) cant have a show with its calibre

QAF ( the original UK version ) was amazing , the US version was a parody of a bad b grade film

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/139795https://community.gaytor.rent/post/139795Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:04:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:01:18 GMT]]>Well, I enjoyed it. I'm not quite sure what the nay-sayers want from a series like that. Good job they weren't forced to watch  😄

And I think the finale is due nearer Christmas

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/136273https://community.gaytor.rent/post/136273Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:01:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:32:35 GMT]]>Never thought it was up to much personally, very flimsy stuff. But we need more gay-centric shows on TV. even bad ones!  😛

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/136267https://community.gaytor.rent/post/136267Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:32:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:41:12 GMT]]>it was a good show i think, is there any specific time for the movie stayle finale?

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/136264https://community.gaytor.rent/post/136264Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:41:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:20:36 GMT]]>@matwlep:

That show was crap. Good riddance.

I generally agree. Though it started out well and then just lost itself.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135454https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135454Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:20:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:49:24 GMT]]>@matwlep:

That show was crap. Good riddance.

Agreed. I don't like it.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135453https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135453Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:49:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:05:46 GMT]]>That show was crap. Good riddance.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135448https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135448Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:05:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:39:03 GMT]]>oh no! i'm so sad :cry2:

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135370https://community.gaytor.rent/post/135370Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:39:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Wed, 17 Jun 2015 05:50:34 GMT]]>it wasnt a good show anyway  ::)

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/133590https://community.gaytor.rent/post/133590Wed, 17 Jun 2015 05:50:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HBO Cancels "Looking" on Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:40:33 GMT]]>Kinda sad news.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/132805https://community.gaytor.rent/post/132805Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:40:33 GMT