A Discussion of HBO’s “Looking” (and “Real” Depictions of Gay Men)

A nice write-up that reflects my own thoughts on the show. The characters, challenges, and writing are just too stereotypical. The show’s lack of originality could easily be remedied with small doses of reality. Not every gay man (where are the lesbians by the way? or the transgendered folks?) is buff and horny or buff and looking-for-mister-right.

Three cookie-cutter characters out of 1970s central casting. I expect more of shows on HBO in terms of quality (I honestly couldn’t give a damn about seeing them naked or fucking).

It’s sad when, in the 21st century, a show makes me feel like a character being pushed back into a closet.