Looking for Alaska (2019)

Drama · Romance

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.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (17,521 votes)
Episode average: 8.5 ↑ +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

8.48 avg 8 episodes 7.8 → 8.7 53 min avg

Slow burn

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Famous Last Words	7.8	788
2	Tell Them I Said Something...	8.1	688
3	I've Never Felt Better...	8.2	650
4	The Nourishment Is Palatable	8.6	685
5	I'll Show You That It Won't Shoot	8.8	668
6	We Are All Going	8.8	684
7	Now Comes the Mystery	8.8	718
8	It's Very Beautiful Over There	8.7	715