Are you serious? So you don't think Don Draper's trouble with commitment and infidelity is at the core of the character and the drama depicted in the series? You think that if all of the character's relationship stories were excised that anyone would watch that show? Just a show about people in the ad industry…

But see - what drama in the history of television hasn't been focused on relationship dynamics? All of those other stories you mentioned are always included as peripheral, but ultimately every televised drama ever made (and most comedies) have had love/relationship stories at their core. But they're about straight…

I honestly found it gripping - not bland at all, and immensely rewarding emotionally. You're right about TV and feature filmmaking being different but I actually think Looking worked well within its 10 (or 8) episode structure. Agree to disagree I guess.

I disagree - it's a poor choice made by an unhappy person that could have definitely led to a terrible outcome. It's a problem in the loose sense of the word but a "drug problem" refers to a pattern of addictive behavior which is not what this show explored. Your original point was that the show included drug…

Here's the thing. The show was subtle. I mean really subtle and filled with symbolism. I've actually considered writing an almost absurdly academic essay dissecting the series. They packed most of those 27 minute episodes with a lot of semiotic weight. But it's the sort of storytelling that if you're not paying really…

No one on the show had a drug problem. Augustin - who I assume you're referring to - briefly used drugs and alcohol to numb the pain of imploding his relationship with Frank, which was itself an exploration of that particular character's fear of commitment. He was never addicted or in recovery. See my earlier post for…

Looking was nothing like Queer as Folk and exploring infidelity is a natural part of exploring relationship dynamics. Pretty much every show ever made about straight relationships explores infidelity. Looking was unique because of its tone and approach to exploring the everyday lives of gay characters without…

Yeah. It's an interesting phenomenon. I think because it was the only show about gay men on TV a number of guys wanted it to speak to their specific experience and of course a 27 minute drama can't possibly speak to everyone's experience or reflect every gay man's life. The result was ire instead of support and now…

I don't think I've ever cared this much about a TV show and of course it gets cancelled.

despite my sadness this made me lol

This show deserved to be renewed. So sad right now.

yup. that's the dynamic between these two - barber and client…

I love how Richie runs his hand through Patrick's hair a few times and his hand lingers for a second before he pulls it away. It's like he wants to be consoling because he knows Patrick is hurting and confused but also doesn't want to complicate the situation by betraying any lingering romantic/sexual feelings he may…

yup

Yeah, sloppy writing, because people NEVER move in together too soon in real life.

1) A touch that I loved at the very beginning is the android ad outside of the apartment building: "be together. not the same." - good advice android ad, good advice.
2) His inability to get into the building on his own.
3) The dark halls intermittently lit by florescent light really intensify the sense of being in a…

Oh shoot - totally forgot about that. I concede.

First: I'd be equally upset if I encountered the Beast Masturbator at a dumpling place on my birthday.
Second: Is this the best role Leo Fitzpatrick has played since Kids? I think so…

Honestly, after watching this episode I sort of wish it had just been a whole half-hour of Augustin and Eddie.

So the question now becomes, who done it? Who done the crime? Dat we don't know. Dat we would like to know.