Jonathan Groff has said that the writers use inspiration from the actors' real lives for some of the things that happen on the show.

Two men have come to Patrick's door with their hearts in their hands, professing love. Patrick has never said that word to either of them or suggested that he loved his ex-boyfriend from last season. Patrick never got what he wanted growing up (never kissed under the bleachers) so he feels entitled to get what he…

That's exactly what I think, and I think Patrick is going to find out what really went down.

I like Togetherness but Looking feels more risky to me in a way that I like. I feel a sense of emotional jeopardy that I don't see in Togetherness. It's more like Enlightened in that way. I'm not sure things are going to magically work out for anyone, they really have to put everything on the line. Look at how much…

Yes, and it seems like there were callbacks/references to other episodes as well. When Richie's cousin starts popping shit at the car wash, Patrick changes his physical position in the frame and stands practically shoulder to shoulder with Richie. His face was smiley Patrick but his body language was very "Is there a…