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Looking for Alaska

2019Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic727.1Rotten Tomatoes92%91%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E5 "I'll Show You That It Won't Shoot" 8.8

Episodes

8.5

Story

Find your people. Find yourself.

Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Coming-of-Age
  • Non-Linear Mystery Drama
  • Existential Teen Angst
  • Boarding School Ensemble
  • Tragic Romance
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Psychological Grief
  • Quirky Character Study
  • Atmospheric & Moody

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brett Haley, Clea DuVall, Megan Griffiths
Written by
John Green, Josh Schwartz
Produced by
Josh Schwartz
Music by
Siddhartha Khosla

Everyone

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Facts

October 19, 2019 · October 19, 2019 · Ended

First aired
October 19, 2019
Last aired
October 19, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Stool Pigeon, "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark, Ambiguous Situation +9

  • The Stool Pigeon
  • "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Destructive Romance
  • Big Guy, Little Guy
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Adaptational Sexuality
  • Downer Beginning
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • The Nicknamer

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Looking for Alaska?"

Questions about Looking for Alaska

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Looking for Alaska?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Looking for Alaska from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Looking for Alaska worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72).

How long does it take to watch Looking for Alaska?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Can I half-watch Looking for Alaska?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for philosophical.

Is Looking for Alaska good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Looking for Alaska use?

The Stool Pigeon"Both Sides Have a Point" RemarkAmbiguous SituationDestructive RomanceBig Guy, Little GuyActually Pretty FunnyAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherSpared by the AdaptationAdaptational SexualityDowner BeginningAdaptation Dye-JobThe Nicknamerand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The Stool Pigeon, "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark, and Ambiguous Situation.