Season 1 – Looking for Alaska

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Oct 2019

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Romance

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36 Reviews

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Miles "Pudge" Halter wants to gain a deeper perspective on life, so he enrolls in boarding school. While he's there, he gains a group of loyal friends and falls in love with Alaska Young. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, the close-knit group of friends try to make sense of what they have been through. The limited series is based on the John Green novel of the same name, and it was created by Josh Schwartz, whose teen-TV pedigree includes Fox drama series "The O.C." and CW's "Gossip Girl."

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Bittersweet and beautifully performed, Looking For Alaska is the rare adaptation that deviates from its source material only to find something even better.

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Caroline Siede

AV Club

12/13/2019

Looking For Alaska takes huge advantage of the chance to flesh out its ensemble.

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Raisa Bruner

TIME Magazine

10/25/2019

The show hit home - and not just for its throwback music and early-2000s fashion. It's poised to do the same for today's teens, for reasons that go far beyond appearances.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

10/21/2019

This is all pretty stiff, predictable stuff, built around the operatic pangs of teen romance.

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Elizabeth Garcia

But Why Tho?

01/22/2023

8/10

Fans of the book and similar teen dramas should definitely hit play on Looking For Alaska

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

11/27/2019

Looking For Alaska, with all its bumps in the road much like its hurricane epicenter Alaska, is an adaption with heart, an endeavor delivered to fans with the deepest understanding of the text and the love that made it a success to begin with.

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Matthew Passantino

AwardsCircuit.com

11/13/2019

3/4

Sometimes, the drama is undercut by the relaxed nature of the series and its buttery, calming cinematography but "Looking for Alaska" keeps its focus on its characters as the beating heart of the show.

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Roman T

@RT40762069 4d

This isn't just a faithful adaptation of the book, some scenes in the series are just better than in the book while being directionally faithful. Bravo, and absolutely stunning, heartfelt series full of life and at times deeply thought provoking moments.

Nichole P

@NicHole734 Jun 5

I really liked this show. The story is emotional and interesting, and the characters feel real. It is a beautiful show about friendship, love, and growing up.

patrick S

@Patstorm 03/10/2025

Great adaptation, probably my favorite of John Green.

Star S

@RT08411325 05/11/2024

I wish this series didn’t have to end! So good and heartbreaking.

Sarah M

@Sarkiste 08/09/2023

Looking for a reason why Let's start with this-I liked this show more than I anticipated that I will. It's one of the few teen shows that paint maturity so well and yet is appropriate for teens. It explores topics of teen life so well. Charlie and Kristine portray Miles and Alaska so well with visible chemistry and you can't put your eyes off of them for one moment (especially her). Even the supporting cast is amazing. The cinematography is great, it gives 2005 vibes and sells you the story. The show opens teen topics so perfectly, all under the banner of finding a reason why. That all being said this is the major problem I have with John Green period-he loves tragedy. There was no reason to place it here but he did because...I don't know he just loves it. I don't like that. So this is maybe his best book adaptation but please sir, chill with tragic events.

Andrew M

@RT94645951 05/22/2023

Excellent adaptation of the book

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Kristine Froseth

Alaska Young

Charlie Plummer

Miles "Pudge" Halter

Denny Love

Chip Martin

Jay Lee

Takumi

Landry Bender

Sara Bankhead Urist

Episode 1

Aired Oct 18, 2019

Famous Last Words

Miles Halter -- seeking a more-than-minor life -- enrolls at Culver Creek Academy; on his first day, he gets a new nickname, a best friend and some enemies; he also makes a deal with Alaska Young that will change his life forever.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 18, 2019

Tell Them I Said Something ...

An expulsion ignites an escalating prank war with the Weekday Warriors as both sides try to discover who is "the rat" inside Culver Creek; Miles finds his future at the school at risk and his loyalty to his new friends tested.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 18, 2019

I've Never Felt Better ...

Alaska sets Miles up on a triple-and-a-half date that doesn't go as planned, while a fragile truce with the Weekday Warriors proves short-lived.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 18, 2019

The Nourishment Is Palatable

Despite his friends' warnings, Miles agrees to spend Thanksgiving with Alaska at Culver Creek, but a trip to the Colonel's home for the holiday -- designed to bring everyone together -- only leaves the group further apart.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 18, 2019

I'll Show You That It Won't Shoot

After the Weekday Warriors go too far, Miles, Takumi, the Colonel and Alaska decide to reunite for revenge; following a wine-soaked game of Best Day/Worst Day, new secrets are revealed and a new romance blossoms.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 18, 2019

We Are All Going

The Colonel faces the consequences of his actions; Miles and Alaska find themselves closer than ever.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 18, 2019

Now Comes the Mystery

Culver Creek grapples with a devastating tragedy; a potential clue leads to more questions.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 18, 2019

It's Very Beautiful Over There

The search for answers pulls the group apart -- until one final prank brings them back together.

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Director: Sarah Adina Smith
Creator: Josh Schwartz
Executive Producer: Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, John Green, Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner
Network: Hulu
Rating: TV-MA (L)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 18, 2019

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